These political science scholarships are designed to help students who are interested in government, politics, and public administration. Awards are available for undergraduates, graduate students, recent graduates who are looking for loan forgiveness, and even to the children of public servants. Click here to learn more about scholarships for political science students, and find out how you can apply!

Application Deadline

June 30, 2023

Award Amount

$500

Awards Available

1

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Link

Email Address

scholarships@aftercollege.com, scholarships@aftercollege.com

Contact Information

Elena Romanyuk, n/a

About the Scholarship

The AfterCollege Business scholarship is available to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in a field of business. Business may include (but is not limited to): Accounting, Advertising, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Human Resources, International Relations, Management, Political Science, Public Relations, etc. Application requirements for the AfterCollege Busine...

Application Deadline

November 23, 2023

Award Amount

$250000

Awards Available

25

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Link

Email Address

internship@uncf.org

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Girmu Habte, Relatio

About the Scholarship

In partnership with UNCF, Crown Castle has developed the Crown Castle Opportunity Scholarship Program to provide 25 need-based scholarships to African-American/Black college students who meet criteria. Application requirements for the Crown Castle Opportunity Scholarship Program are:No application requirements for this scholarship...

Application Deadline

January 06, 2023

Award Amount

$12000

Awards Available

1

Website

Link

Email Address

scholarships@pridefoundation.org, scholarships@pridefoundation.org

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Anthony Papini, Scho

About the Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. students who are majoring in law, political science, public policy or public administration with the goal of improving rights for LGBT people. Applicant must be a resident of Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, or Washington state. Application requirements for the Political Leadership Scholarship are:EssayInterviewRecommendation letterApplication form...

Application Deadline

February 28, 2023

Award Amount

$3000

Awards Available

3

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Link

Email Address

rochelle.naylor@gcrcf.org, rochelle.naylor@gcrcf.org

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Rochelle Naylor, Fou

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is available for high school seniors in Lynn County, Iowa who demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Preference is given to students majoring in government, political science, engineering, or music, and students who are attending a college or university in Iowa. Application requirements for the Kalous Opportunity Scholarship are:Application form Personal statement Of...

Application Deadline

February 01, 2023

Award Amount

$9000

Awards Available

9

Website

Link

Email Address

scholarships@hcf-hawaii.org

Contact Information

-Scholarship Departm

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is available for Hawaii undergraduate students who are majoring in political science, international relations, international business or public administration. Students must have a grade point average of 2.7 or higher. Application requirements for the Henry A. Zuberano Scholarship are:FAFSAApplication formPersonal statementOfficial Transcript...

Application Deadline

March 12, 2023

Award Amount

$5000

Awards Available

1

Website

Link

Email Address

Info@sacregcf.org

Contact Information

Tina Bryce, Grants &

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is available for high school seniors from a high school in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, Shasta, Yuba, Sutter, Colusa, or Butte Counties. Applicants must plan to major in public affairs, public administration, political science, or another field related to government. Application requirements for the The Philip M. Dowd Memorial Scholarship are:Essay Application form...

Application Deadline

January 13, 2023

Award Amount

$28000

Awards Available

15

Website

Link

Email Address

profiles@nara.gov, profiles@nara.gov

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Lisa Menendez Widema

About the Scholarship

Applications are available online on the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library Foundation website. To enter this contest, students must write an essay addressing the topic listed on the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library Foundation website. The essay should be original and creative, and demonstrate an understanding of political courage as described in John F. Kennedy's 'Profiles in Courage' book. Applicant...

Application Deadline

April 15, 2023

Award Amount

$1000

Awards Available

1

Website

Link

Email Address

kbaxter@comto.org

Contact Information

Kelli Baxter, COMTO

About the Scholarship

All recently accepted undergraduate students must provide proof of being accepted into a qualifying program, along with proof of having a minimum cumulative high school GPA of 3.5 if enrolling in an associate’s or four-year bachelor’s; or in their associate’s program if transferring in credits to begin a bachelor’s. Application requirements for the $1,000 Criminal Justice Trailblazer Schol...

Application Deadline

February 11, 2023

Award Amount

$500

Awards Available

1

Website

Link

Email Address

info@vsac.org

Contact Information

-VSAC Scholarship Pr

About the Scholarship

This scholarship is available for Vermont high school seniors who are seeking a degree in the social sciences. Students must demonstrate academic achievement and financial need. Application requirements for the Vermont DAR Good Citizenship Scholarship are:EssayRecommendation letterFAFSAApplication formOfficial TranscriptSAT/ACT score...

Application Deadline

January 01, 2023

Award Amount

$2000

Awards Available

2

Website

Link

Email Address

C_ED_DAVIS@dfps.state.tx.us

Contact Information

C. Ed Davis PAL Scho

About the Scholarship

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services offers two C. Ed Davis PAL Scholarships for youth who aged out or were legally emancipated of the DFPS foster care. Applicants must major in law, government, political science, history or pre law. Application requirements for the C. Ed Davis PAL Scholarship are:No application requirements for this scholarship...