Oklahoma State University
This scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate juniors or seniors who have demonstrated excellence in scholarship and leadership. Students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.
Guy R. Donnell Political Science Scholarship
This scholarship is available to undergraduate political science majors with a minimum 3.00 GPA and demonstrated excellence in scholarship and leadership.
This scholarship is available to undergraduate political science majors with a minimum 3.00 GPA and demonstrated excellence in scholarship and leadership.
Larason President’s Distinguished Scholarship Award
This scholarship is available to full time juniors (60 hrs.) or seniors (94 hrs.) majoring in political science with a 3.5 overall GPA. They must demonstrate excellence in scholarship first and leadership second.
This scholarship funds a full-time junior or senior majoring in Political Science. Demonstrated financial need verified with the Financial Aid Office. Have no other awards or funding from the Department of Political Science. Minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA. Has demonstrated excellence in the study of Political Science.
Raymond And Afaaf Habiby Scholarship
This scholarship is available to full-time sophomore or junior political science majors with a minimum GPA of a 3.00. Preference is given to those students who demonstrate an interest in politics of the Arab World, politics of Europe or Africa, or International Relations.
Oklahoma Christian University
Applicants must have at least a 24 composite ACT score and a 3.0 high school grade point average. At least four awards are given out each year in amounts varying from $1,500 to 1/4 tuition, renewable up to 10 semesters. This scholarship may be combined with other academic scholarships. Recipients must maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA and major in one of the fields of study of the department. To apply, complete the OC application for admission and the History and Political Science Department’s Scholarship application. Deadline for applying for this scholarship is March 10.
History and Political Science Departmental Scholarships
This scholarship is for students demonstrating preparations for and interest in History or Political Science, given in the amount of $1000 per year and renewable up to 10 semesters. A number of students receive this scholarship each year. It may be combined with other academic scholarships. Recipients must maintain a 2.5 cumulative GPA and major in one of the fields of study in the department.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Political Science Scholarships
Several awards are given to political science students in order to supplement books and/or tuition.
Southern Nazarene University
Bower, Leonard Memorial Scholarship
- Established by the friends and family of Leonard Bower
- Awards need-based grants to upper-division political science majors
- Amount varies
Miller, Justin Daniel Memorial Scholarship
- Established and funded by Toni and Chris Miller, parents, and friends of the family
- Any classification, must be a full-time student
- Candidate pursuing a degree in History or Political Science
- Amount Varies
Rairdon, Dr. Jack Memorial Scholarship
- Established and funded by Mrs. Lillian Rairdon, friends and former students of Dr. Rairdon
- Any undergraduate classification eligible to apply
- Based on financial need
University of Central Oklahoma
Political Science Tuition Waiver
Number Offered: 2-4
Dollar Amount: $250 per semester
Eligibility Requirement(s)
- undergraduate students
- Oklahoma resident
- political science major
University of Oklahoma
A.R. Bert Larson Public Service Scholarship
Annual awards for seniors attending the University of Oklahoma majoring in Social Work, Political Science or History. Applicants must have high academic achievement, leadership ability, a minimum 3.25 GPA, a demonstrated plan to pursue a public service career, and proficiency in written and oral communication. An essay must be included with application packet. An interview is required.
Eligibility & Requirements
Political Science and Public Administration majors; Must have 3.5 GPA and 60 college hours, including current enrollment; Must have completed at least 6 hours of major credit in Political Science at OU and have at least 12 hours of major credit in Political Science at OU including current enrollment.
Cortez A M Ewing Public Service Fellowship (Washington, D.C. Internship)
Eligibility & Requirements
Must be a sophomore, junior, or senior; Preference is given to students expecting to return to the OU campus in the fall following the summer intern experience.
John Halvor Leek Memorial Scholarship (Undergrad)
Eligibility & Requirements
Political Science and Public Administration majors. Must have 3.5 GPA and 60 college hours including current enrollment. Must have completed at least 6 hours of major credit in Political Science at OU and have at least 12 hours of major credit in Political Science at OU, including current enrollment.
June and Oliver Benson Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility & Requirements
Political Science and Public Administration majors; Must have a 3.5 GPA and 60 college hours, including current enrollment; Must have completed at least 6 hours of major credit in Political Science at OU and have at least 12 hours of major credit in Political Science at OU including current enrollment.
Robert Dean Bass Memorial Scholarships
Number given: 4–10—Amount: $1,000–$3,000
Application deadline: Monday after Spring Break
The Department of Political Science is responsible for the administration of the College of Arts and Sciences Robert Dean Bass Memorial Scholarship Program. The Bass scholarships are merit scholarships for which undergraduate students in Economics and Political Science are eligible. Students must have a minimum 3.65 GPA, at least 40 hours completed at OU, and no more than 90 completed hours. Students must be planning on a career in government. Information may be obtained by contacting Kerry Ashford, Academic Counselor, Department of Political Science
Benson Undergraduate Paper Award
Number given: 1—Amount: $100
Application deadline: Nomination only
The Benson award honors each year the best research paper done by an undergraduate Political Science or Public Affairs and Administration major or minor. The winner receives a cash award. Nominations for the award are made by faculty members.
