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You’re earning a degree in political science and developing your future career as a strategic player in law, government, nonprofit, advocacy, journalism, politics, education, research – the list goes on. Your wide variety of analytical and communication skills are going to serve you well in your career, and they can serve you now in your scholarship search. Read on to learn about the list we’ve assembled of 25 Political Science scholarships most likely to match your to skills and abilities.
1. ALBA George Watt Memorial Essay Contest
Deadline: July 1
This essay contests calls for submissions of previously completed student work that discusses “any aspect of the Spanish Civil War, the global political or cultural struggles against fascism in 1920s and 1930s, or the lifetime histories and contributions of the Americans who fought in support of the Spanish Republic from 1936 to 1938.” What a great way to turn some previous coursework into cash! Open to current graduate or undergraduate students, for coursework completed within six months of the deadline.
Award: two prizes of $250 each
Contact:
ALBA George Watt Memorial Essay Contest
Abraham Lincoln Brigade Archives
799 Broadway
Suite 341
New York, NY 10003
Phone: 212-674-5398
Email: info@alba-valb.org
2. Army Staff Sgt. Special Agent Richard S. Eaton Jr., Scholarship
Deadline: January 31, July 31
This scholarship honors a fallen US military hero. Applicants must be students pursuing a career “related to Alliance Building, Counterintelligence, Cultural Understanding, and National Security Studies.” The scholarship is an essay contest focusing on a priority held by the Lint Center. Winner receives award plus a year-long mentoring relationship. Students must be admitted to a undergraduate degree program prior to scholarship application. All scholarship applications must be submitted through the Lint Center’s online application form. Do not contact this organization by phone or mail.
Contact:
Army Staff Sgt. Richard S. Eaton Jr., Scholarship
Lint Center for National Security Studies, Inc.
4803 Atlas Cedar Way
Aberdeen, MD 21001
http://www.lintcenter.org/
3. COAG Scholarship
Deadline: April 1
The COAG Scholarship is available to a Georgia high school senior entering an undergraduate degree program that pertains to government, law enforcement, political science, accounting, finance, business, or pre-law. Applicant may also be currently enrolled in a program within the state of Georgia. This organization awards three scholarships at $1,500, $1,000, and $500. The application package requires a 1,000 word essay following a prompt set by COAG that changes yearly. Award is based on essay content, with special consideration given to applicants with a track record of contributing positively to local government or local law enforcement.
Contact:
COAG Scholarship
Constitutional Officer’s Association of Georgia
PO Box 1644
Decatur, GA 30031
404-377-1364
Suzanne.cross@coag.info
4. Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
This scholarship is awarded to a graduating high school senior intending to pursue an undergraduate study program with a minimum of 24 credit hours in American History and American Government. This $2,000 scholarship is renewable yearly for up to four years. The Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship is awarded by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). Applications are available by written request. Please include a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Contact:
Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
National Chairman, Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Committee
PMB #618
1910 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104-2640
(202) 628-1776
5. Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: February 15
The Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship is awarded by the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) to an undergraduate junior or senior. Applicants are reviewed based on merit and must be pursuing a major in political science, history, government, or economics at an accredited United States college or university. This scholarship is a one-time award of $1,000. Interested applicants must contact their local DAR chapter to learn more and to obtain an application form.
Contact:
Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship
National Chairman, Daughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Committee
PMB #618
1910 Madison Avenue
Memphis, TN 38104-2640
(202) 628-1776
6. GWCF National Scholarship Competition
Deadline: January 15
The GWCF National Scholarship Competition focuses on students intending a career in government service. The Competition is open to all high school seniors and must be accompanied by recommendation from the high school principal or guidance counselor. Scholarship is awarded by a panel of judges who will determine the applicant’s “understanding of career requirements, purpose in choice of a career, preparation for such a career, qualities of leadership exhibited, sincerity, and historical perspective.” Possible award ranges from $500 to $5,000
Contact:
GWCF National Scholarship Competition
The Washington Crossing Foundation
P. O. Box 503
Levittown, PA 19058-0503
215-949-8841
7. Hawaii Community Foundation
Deadline: January 31
The Hawaii Community Foundation offers a large pool of scholarships available to residents of Hawaii. The Foundation is dedicated to philanthropy to improve the quality of life for residents of Hawaii, and emphasizes education for students of all types, including nontraditional students. The Hawaii Community Foundation offers over 170 scholarships targeted to the needs of different individuals and the preferences of its donors. Applicants may make a single application with the Foundation to be considered for all awards. All applications must be received online.
Contact:
Hawaii Community Foundation
827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
(8008) 537-6333
scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org
8. HORIZONS Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: July 1
The HORIZONS Foundation Scholarship, coordinated through Women in Defense, is open to enrolled undergraduate students who have accrued at least 60 credit hours. Applicants must have demonstrated intent to pursue a career related to national defense or national security. Undergraduate majors considered by this organization include: security studies, military history, government relations, engineering, computer science, cyber security, physics, mathematics, business (as it relates to national security or defense), law (as it relates to national security or defense), international relations, political science, and economics. The scholarship is awarded based on academic achievement and other merit indicators as it relates to the student’s desire to serve in national defense or national security. 2013 awards ranged from $4,000 to $20,000.
Contact:
Women In Defense
HORIZONS Foundation
c/o National Defense Industrial Association
2111 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 400
Arlington, VA 22201
(703)522-1820
wid@ndia.org
9. Islamic Scholarship Fund
Deadline: April 15
The Islamic Scholarship Fund (ISF) seeks to increase Muslim representation in key fields of study as related to public policy and public opinion. Scholarships are open to Muslim students studying at the undergraduate or graduate level in the United States as US citizens or permanent residents. This scholarship fund supports students in humanities, social sciences, liberal arts and law. Applications must be submitted online, and award winners must complete required hours of community service under the supervision of ISF.
Contact:
Islamic Scholarship Fund
P.O. Box 802
Alamo, CA 945070
(650) 995-6782
contact@islamicscholarshipfund.org
10. Intercollegiate Studies Institute Essay Contest
Deadline: December 1
The Intercollegiate Studies Institute offers an essay contest, open to current undergraduate students. The essay contest awards three prizes: $5,000 first prize, $3,000 runner up, and $1,000 third prize. Undergraduate students of all disciplines are invited to read Russell Kirk’s “The Question of Social Justice” and respond to the question “Is Social Justice Just?” The essay draws out the reader’s response to the provocative Kirk text, calling for critiques of political parties, but it does not call for a particular political slant in its argumentation. Additional essay requirements are available on the ISI website.
Contact:
Intercollegiate Studies Institute Essay Contest
3901 Centerville Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19807
(800) 526-7022
(302) 652-4600
essaycontest@isi.org
11. Jim & Anna Hyonjoo Lint Scholarship
Deadline: July 31
The Jim & Anna Hyonjoo Lint Scholarship is presented by the Lint Center for National Security Studies, Inc., and exists to support the education of students intending to serve in international affairs, counterintelligence, and national security. This scholarship is an essay contest seeking entries written in support of the goals of The Lint Center. The judges favor essays detailing “ground-breaking innovative ideas” with creativity, scholarly rigor, and interdisciplinary innovation. Judges are former Counterintelligence Special Agents. The award is $1500 as well as an opportunity for mentorship. All applications must be submitted online.
Contact:
Lint Center for National Security Studies, Inc.
4803 Atlas Cedar Way
Aberdeen, MD 21001
12. Lebanese American Heritage Club Scholarships
Deadline: April 14
The Lebanese American Heritage Club Scholarship is available to Michigan residents of Arab descent who are U.S. Citizens and who maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The scholarship awards a non-renewable $1000 scholarship to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. Preference is given to applicants majoring in communications, political science, or related fields of study. Applicants complete an essay describing their intentions to contribute to the well-being of their community upon graduation.
Contact:
Lebanese American Heritage Club Scholarships
4337 Maple Road
Dearborn, MI 48126
(313) 846-8480
13. Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Program
Deadline: December 16
The Massachusetts AFL-CIO supports working men and women of the state of Massachusetts as the state’s largest labor organization. In addition to criteria that allows individuals affiliated with the union to apply for scholarships, the non-affiliated high school seniors of Massachusetts are eligible to sit for an annual exam, given in February. Results from the exam determine fourteen available awards. The exam covers labor history, and the Massachusetts AFL-CIO provides a study guide on its website.
Contact:
Massachusetts AFL-CIO Scholarship Program
Carla Trulli, Scholarship Coordinator
389 Main Street
Malden, MA 02148
(781) 324-8230
ctrulli@massaflcio.org
14. National Foundation for Women Legislators/NRA Bill of Rights Essay Contest
Deadline: September 15
The National Foundation for Women Legislators/NRA Bill of Rights Essay Contest is open to a female high school junior or senior. Applicants must demonstrate intent to enroll in undergraduate studies and obtain a female state legislator sponsor to support the application. Those wishing to apply must complete an essay prompt following the current application’s guidelines. Essays are judged based on: “(1) historical research, insight and perspective, (2) demonstrated understanding of the American Constitution and Bill of Rights as a whole, (3) inspirational quality and (4) meaningful personal connection.”
Contact:
National Foundation for Women Legislators, Inc.
ATTN: NFWL-NRA Bill of Rights Essay Contest
1050 17th St. NW
Ste. 800
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 293-3040
alex@womenlegislators.org
15. National Pathfinder Scholarship Fund
Deadline: June 11
The National Federation of Republican Women (NFRW) annually awards three one-time scholarships of $1,000 each for women who are currently enrolled in undergraduate studies and who have completed at least two years of college coursework in political science, government, or economics. Applicants must submit to their state’s NFRW federation president for the current scholarship cycle. Applications may not be submitted directly to NFRW national headquarters. The scholarship grants three awards of $1,000 each.
Contact:
National Pathfinder Scholarship Fund
National Federation of Republican Women
124 N. Alfred Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
(703) 548-9622
16. The Persian Scholarship Foundation
Deadline: December 15
Applicants for the Persian Scholarship must be current students in a US high school, college, or university, who have published an article in a school or national newspaper discussing the heritage and contributions of the Iranian people. Suggested essay topics are available on the scholarship’s website, and must focus on the theme of highlighting the positive and enlightening influence of the Iranian culture on society. High school students are eligible for a $500 prize. Undergraduate students are eligible for a $1,000 prize. Applicants must submit complete materials for the scholarship in a single e-mail to info@persianscholarship.org. Details available at the scholarship’s website.
Contact:
info@persianscholarship.org
http://www.persianscholarship.org/
17. Professor E. A. Rogers Award
Deadline: Contact Sponsoring Organization
The Professor E. A. Rogers Award funds exceptional high school junior or senior, or a current undergraduate student, to attend the prestigious Junior Statesmen Summer School. The program offers a rigorous academic and practical hands-on experience for students pursuing a career in politics. The Junior Statesmen Fundraising Academy also assists students accepted to the Summer School in coordinating fundraising efforts, should the student require aid beyond the scholarship awarded. The program seeks students majoring in political science intending to apply their education to a career in politics.
Contact:
Professor E. A. Rogers Award
The Junior Statesmen Foundation
800 S. Claremont St., Suite 202, San Mateo, CA 94402
(800) 334-5353
jsa@jsa.org
18. Public Policy and International Affairs Program
Deadline: Contact Sponsoring Organization
The Public Policy and International Affairs (PPIA) Fellowship and Junior Summer Institutes program seeks current undergraduate juniors and seniors pursuing professional careers in public affairs, international affairs, and other professional public service careers. The fellowship awards professional internships to highly qualified candidates seeking to continue their education to the graduate level.
Contact:
Public Policy and International Affairs Program
Ward Circle Building 310
American University
4400 Massachusetts Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20016-8146
(877) 774-2001
19. Roosevelt Archival Internships
Deadline: April 1
This paid internship opportunity focuses on undergraduate and graduate students. The Franklin D. Roosevelt Library and the Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt Institute (FERI) award applicants to this competitive internship a six or seven week summer program at the FDR Library in Hyde Park, NY. The internship is open to all applicants, but applicants from the undergraduate majors in history, political science, archival, library, or computer science may be preferred. The $1,200 to $1,400 stipend compensates students for specified work projects assisting the FDR Library.
Contact:
Roosevelt Archival Internship
Cliff Laube, Internship Coordinator
Franklin D. Roosevelt Presidential Library and Museum
National Archives
4079 Albany Post Road
Hyde Park, NY 12538
(845) 486-7745
Clifford.laube@nara.gov
20. Salvatori Fellowship
Deadline: Contact Sponsoring Organization
The Salvatori Fellowship is an elite graduate fellowship for individuals studying a field related to the American Founding. This $10,000 grant is available only to persons preparing to teach at the college level. Applicants are required to become members of the Intercollegiate Studies Institute (ISI) and cannot be seeking to enter professional careers in law, medicine, divinity, or business.
Contact:
Salvatori Fellowship
Intercollegiate Studies Institute Graduate Fellowships Program
3901 Centerville Rd.
Wilmington, DE 19807
(800) 826-7022
awards@isi.org
21. TELACU Education Foundation College Success Program
Deadline: March 22
The TELACU Education Foundation College Success Program focuses on providing funds and social support to disadvantaged Latino students from particular neighborhoods in California, Texas, Illinois, and New York. Applicants pursuing science, math, and engineering are prioritized; however, the student’s overall financial need and status as a first-generation college student are the primary factors in determining awards. Those pursuing political science majors can strengthen their applications by demonstrating extracurricular involvement, community service, academic achievement, and proven leadership.
Contact:
TELACU Education Foundation College Success Program
Jonathan Garcia or Lauren Lizarraga
5400 E. Olympic Blvd.
Third Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90022
(323) 721-1655
collegesuccess@telacu.com
22. Union Plus Scholarship Program
Deadline: January 31
The Union Plus Scholarship Program is available to current undergraduate and graduate students who have a personal or family affiliation with a Union Plus labor union. Applicants are evaluated by, “academic ability, social awareness, financial need and appreciation of labor.” Awards range from $400 to $4,000. A GPA of 3.0 or higher is recommended. Application requires an essay, and is competitive
Contact:
Union Plus Scholarship
1100 1st Street, NE
Suite 850
Washington, DC 20002
info@unionplus.org
23. UNCF Fund Scholarship Program
Deadline: May 31
Students attending a UNCF member college or university are encouraged to apply for eligibility for the many scholarships available through the UNCF. UNCF focuses its scholarship efforts on minority students. Current undergraduate students of minority ethnicity maintaining a 2.5 GPA are invited to complete a general application with the UNCF. The UNCF assists applicants in obtaining scholarships to fund their higher education goals. Additional applications may be required.
Contact:
UNCF Scholarship Program
1805 7th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20001
(800) 331-2244
24. Virginia & Frank Misselhorn Memorial Scholarship
Deadline: July 31
The Virginia & Frank Misselhorn Memorial Scholarship is awarded to the runner-up of the Jim & Anna Hyonjoo Lint Scholarship. Both awards are presented by the Lint Center for National Security Studies, Inc., and applicants need not submit separate applications. The Lint Center supports the education of students intending to serve in international affairs, counterintelligence, and national security. The Lint Center supports the winners of scholarships with mentorship, opportunities to publish, funding, and career support. All applications must be submitted online.
Contact:
Lint Center for National Security Studies, Inc.
4803 Atlas Cedar Way
Aberdeen, MD 21001
25. Wayne V. Black Scholarship
Deadline: January 21
The Wayne V. Black Scholarship is available to current undergraduate students pursuing degrees in engineering, computer science, pre-law, political science, telecommunications, or information technology, and must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents of the U.S. The scholarship is offered by the Energy Telecommunications & Electrical Association (ENTELEC) and is judged according to the applicant’s biography, essay, GPA, and references. The award is $5,000.
Contact:
Wayne V. Black Scholarship
ENTELEC Association
Attention: Scholarship Application
5005 W. Royal Lane, Suite 116
Irving, TX 75063
