Connection
Awards, Scholarships, and Other Financial Support
The Department is connected to a robust network of alumni. Many alumni continue to support the department and students by generously establishing awards and scholarships. A list of these, as well as other opportunities for financial support, are listed below.
Awards and Scholarships
- Robert and Anne Trunzo Scholarship in Political Science and Pre-Law
- Rebecca Westerfield Fund for Student Development*
- Crum Outstanding Undergraduate Paper Award
- David A. and Michelle Schwarte Scholarship in Political Science*
- Political Science Alumni Outstanding Senior Award
- Mary Belle and Amy Vandenbosch Award in Constitutional Rights and Civil Liberties
- F. Chris Gorman Pre-Law Scholarship*
- Malcolm E. Jewell Scholarship in Political Science*
- Mary Alice Pratt Peace Studies Scholarship
- Theresa D. Westerfield Fund for Peace Studies*
- Edward L. Angus First Gen Award in Political Science*
*Students graduating in May are ineligible for this award/scholarship.
The application deadline for all Department awards and scholarships is March 1 annually. Eligible students should apply for department awards and scholarships through Scholarship Universe.
A list of all Department awards and scholarships, along with their requirements, is located on the Department website.
Department Support for Internships and Financial Need
The Political Science Department is strongly committed to ensuring that all students can take advantage of opportunities regardless of financial need. Generous donations from alumni, faculty, and friends of the department allow us to provide support for students majoring in Political Science and Law and Justice who wish to engage in our internship opportunities. To request support for internship opportunities, please complete the Internship Financial Assistance form.
We also have funds to support Political Science and Law and Justice students who are financially disadvantaged and have specific needs for support. To request assistance from the department, please complete the Political Science Financial Hardship form.
We do not have specific deadlines or criteria for allocating these funds. Students who find themselves in need of financial support to stay in school or take advantage of opportunities like internships should fill out the forms linked above or contact the Department Chair.
College of Arts and Sciences Need-Based Scholarships
- The Finish Line Fund
- First Generation Trailblazers Fund
- Workforce Ready Wildcats Fund
