Minnesota State University Mankato
Political Science/History Sponberg Scholarship
The Florence and Ray Sponberg Endowment Fund is accepting applications for its annual scholarship for students in the Political Science or History Department. Florence Sponberg is an emeriti faculty member of the Department of English at Minnesota State University.
One scholarship of $600.00 can be awarded to a female undergraduate or graduate student (who qualifies) with Political Science, History, International Relations, or Social Studies (Political Science) majors, who can demonstrate that they are contributing actively to the promotion of peace in the world or by submitting evidence of active participation in the Kessel Institute or another peace-promoting organization. Applicants should plan to enroll as full-time students at MSU in the Fall Semester of 2009.
Applicants must submit a current transcript and a completed application. The winner will be announced as soon after March 27th as possible. The award will be in the form of a $600.00 tuition payment for 2009-2010.
University of Minnesota
This was created to honor Alfred I. Johnson who was a Regent of the University and Speaker of the Minnesota House of Representatives. The selected students commit to completing 400 hours in an off-campus public service internship. This scholarship provides students with a demonstrated interest in public affairs a stipend for their internships. In 2008-2009, three students will receive scholarships ranging from $6,000 to $10,000. Applicants must show evidence of a strong interest in public affairs, with an intention to pursue a career or avocational activities in public affairs, including any kind of community volunteer activity, organizing to affect public policy, service on government advisory committees, and service in elective offices. Recipients of this scholarship are asked to write thank you notes to the Johnson family.
Professor Charles Backstrom Undergraduate Scholarship in Political Science
is named for Emeritus Professor Charles Backstrom who taught American government courses, particularly state and local politics. It is with respect and affection that one of Charles Backstrom’s former students, Leonard Robins, decided to create this scholarship which will assist students with tuition, fees, and the purchase of books and materials. Recipients of this scholarship are asked to write thank you notes to Professor Backstrom and Mr. Robins.
Asher M. Christensen Scholarship Fund
is named for Professor Asher Christensen (1904-1961), who graduated with a bachelor’s degree from the University of Minnesota in 1924. He continued his education at the graduate level at the University of Minnesota, the University of Chicago and the Universidad de Madrid in Spain. He taught American government courses and Latin American politics and governments. This scholarship fund was created by the family and friends of Professor Christensen to be awarded to students conducting political science research abroad or who are preparing to teach in the field of American government.
Judge Earl and Mrs. Cecill Larson Scholarships
are awarded to honors students and other outstanding students to support their research interests. Honors students who are preparing to write their theses and other students who wish to conduct a research project are encouraged to apply. The purpose of the scholarship is to permit students to devote more time to their academic pursuits and to support their research interests. Award amounts vary based on research costs. Scholarship recipients are asked to write thank you notes to Mrs. Cecill Larson.
is named for Professor William Schaper who was an instructor at the University of Minnesota in 1900. He taught courses in American and comparative government, constitutional law, elements of jurisprudence, theory of the state and even an introductory course in political science for engineers. The recipients are expected to complete a research or special project for credit. The project can be of the student’s own design based on his/her research interests. Other projects will also be considered such as an internships, fieldwork, or a project that promotes citizenship in the community.
Jonathan Smaby and Michelle Roberts Scholarship
is available thanks to the generosity of Jonathan who graduated in 1985 from the University of Minnesota with a B.A. in political science and his wife, Michelle. Jonathan and Michelle received their law degrees from the University of Michigan and practice law in Dallas, Texas. The purpose of this scholarship is to provide financial support for gifted undergraduates so they may dedicate themselves to their studies and attain the best possible liberal arts education. Selected recipients will be asked to write a thank you letter to the donors and provide some details about their research interests, future academic and personal goals. Recipients must enroll for 15 credits each semester to retain their scholarship eligiblility.
Hegman Scholarship Award in Citizenship
The Hegman Scholarship Award in Citizenship provides $3,000 per year for up to four (4) years. Students majoring in Political Science are considered based on high school performance, test scores, leadership and extracurricular activities, and indicated financial need.
CLA Dean’s Scholar – Political Science Award
The CLA Dean’s Scholar – Political Science Award provides $2,500 per year for up to four (4) years. Students majoring in Political Science are considered based on high school performance, test scores, and indicated financial need.
University of St. Thomas
Each year the Department of Political Science awards G. W. C. Ross Scholarships to Political Science majors who have demonstrated excellence in their academic studies. These awards, made possible by an endowed fund named after the late G. W. C. Ross, a long-time department faculty member, are given in the major’s junior year for use in the senior year. Those students selected by the Political Science faculty will have demonstrated academic excellence as measured by their high G.P.A. In the past recipients typically have had G.P.A.s of 3.4 and higher.
There are two kinds of scholarship awards:
• Majors who are receiving financial aid are awarded a $2,500 scholarship
• Majors who do not receive financial aid are awarded a $1,000 scholarship
These amounts are deducted from St. Thomas tuition charges in the students’ senior year.
