Abilene Christian University
Jack Pope Fellowships are awarded on the basis of merit to Abilene Christian University students who will be college juniors in the following academic year. Students selected as Fellows must exhibit outstanding potential for leadership in government and related public service. Majoring in Political Science is not a requirement. Each award is up to $2,500 per year for a maximim of two years.
Trent and Nell Meaders Scholarship
This scholarship of $1000 ($500/semester) is awarded to the senior Political Science major with the highest GPA.
Since 2006, a scholarship in the name of alumni Ted Poe has been given to an outstanding junior or senior Political Science major.
Pat and Joann Sublett Scholarship
Awarded to deserving students of ACU majoring in Political Science and desiring to be leaders in government, specifically for students from middle-income families, who are not generally eligible for other scholarships.
Gary and Nancy Thompson Scholarship
Named for a retired department chair of Political Science, this scholarship in the amount of $750 is designated for Political Science majors who are also Jack Pope Fellows.
Available to members of the freshman honor society, Phi Eta Sigma, this scholarship in the amount of $5,000 is awarded by the national office, and one application is sent every year from ACU.
These scholarships are available to pre-law seniors who are planning to attend law school the following fall semester. Separate scholarships are awarded for Texas Tech, Baylor, and Pepperdine Law Schools.
Baylor University
The Miller Scholarship is a $2,500 scholarship awarded annually to an undergraduate designated by the Chairperson of the Department of Political Science on behalf of the full Political Science Faculty. The honor is to be given to a meritorious student on the basis of previous accomplishments within the Department of Political Science.
This scholarship was established in May of 1995 to honor Distinguished Professor Robert T. Miller. The recipient carries the distinction of the Robert T. Miller Scholar for that year.
Lamar University
David J. Beck Scholarship in Political Science
Jack Brooks Scholarship in Government and Public Service
This scholarship is awarded to students with a career objective in the legal, governmental or teaching professions. Consideration is based on leadership qualities, professional potential, demonstrated scholarship, integrity and exemplary character.
Carl D. Levy Memorial Scholarship in Arts and Sciences
Pre-law students have priority. Consideration is based on leadership qualities, professional potential and demonstrated scholarship.
Viola Raney Memorial Scholarship
Preference given to students specializing in Texas History or Texas Government. Open to any Degree in History or Political Science.
Midwestern State University
Perkins / Prothro Scholarships
The Perkins / Prothro foundation provides scholarships to outstanding students majoring in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences. Implicit within the foundation’s mission is the desire to attract and reward our most distinguished students. Full-time students are awarded $1,500, which is dispersed over the Fall ($750) and Spring ($750) semesters. Part-time recipients receive a lower amount based upon available funds and number of hours taken. Five scholarships are available for incoming freshmen. A student must be a major in the College of Liberal Arts and enrolled at MSU every semester the scholarship is awarded.
Sam Houston State University
Anthony Kwasi Antwi Needs Scholarship in Political Science
Eligibility: A Major or Minor in Political Science, who at the time of application has at least a 2.5 GPA overall and in Political Science. To qualify, one must submit financial information demonstrating financial hardship. This scholarship is expected to be awarded for the first time in 1999. The award will be made by the Political Science scholarship committee.
Judge John Martin Scholarship
Eligibility: Major or Minor in Political Science who, at the time of application, has 12 hours in the discipline (nine of which must be at SHSU). The student must have a 3.0 GPA overall and in Political Science. Preference is given to students from Montgomery, Polk, San Jacinto, and Trinity Counties. The award is for full tuition and fees for one semester. The holder of the scholarship may reapply as long as his/her GPA is at or above the minimum level. The award is made by the Political Science Scholarship Committee.
Political Science Scholarship
Eligibility: Majors or Minors in Political Science who, at the time of application, have a minimum GPA of 3.0 overall and 3.3 in Political Science, with at least 12 hours completed (nine of the hours must be at SHSU). The award is for one semester and the recipient may reapply as long as minimum standards are maintained. The amount of the award varies depending upon the rate of return on the investment which supports this scholarship. The award is made by the Political Science Scholarship Committee.
James Ellison Kirkley Scholarship
Eligibility: Students of junior or senior standing who major in Political Science, Sociology, Geography or History. The Chairs of the aforesaid departments make the awards to students of “high academic achievement.”
Halina M. Lukaszewski Memorial Scholarship
Eligibility: Students of junior or senior standing with a 3.0 GPA or higher majoring in Political Science or Chemistry. The award is made by the Dean of Arts and Sciences and the Chairs of Political Science and Chemistry.
Stephen F. Austin State University
Hulie Freeze Pre-Law Scholarship
“Red” and Thelma Jagoe Harling Scholarship
L. Kelly Jones Pre-Law Scholarship
Outstanding Political Science Student (Phi Sigma Alpha)
Outstanding Political Science Senior
Texas A&M University
John Alvis Memorial Scholarship
The John Alvis Memorial Scholarship is awarded each year to a Texas A&M University Political Science major. The purpose of this scholarship is to support students who are seriously committed to careers in public service. John Alvis, Class of 1989, fought for international democracy, and the recipient of this award exemplifies his American Patriotism. A commitment to public service and demonstrated financial need will be weighted more heavily than strict academic merit.
Mary Anne & J.W. Kornegay Scholarship
The Mary Anne & J.W. Kornegay scholarships were made possible by the generous gift from a Political Science former student and is named in honor of his parents. The purpose of the scholarships are to help fund students who are studying abroad. Each spring semester, scholarships will be made available to political science majors.
Political Science Excellence Scholarship
Telea J. and Paul K. Stafford ‘90 established this scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded each year, when possible, to an African-American majoring in political science.
Abbie Jackson/ Vedlitz Family/ NAACP Memorial Scholarship
Dr. Arnold Velitz, political science professor and director of the Bush School’s Institute for Science, Technology, and Public Policy, funded this scholarship in honor of Abbie Jackson, a close family friend who passed away in July 2000 at the age of 92. The scholarship will be awarded each year, when possible, to an African-American female majoring in political science.
The Department offers several scholarships every year to incoming and continuing students. Qualified students may gain invaluable hands-on experience through an internship in a government or law office or a political campaign.
The scholarships for outstanding incoming students include a grant of $500.00 toward tuition and fees as well as a $1000.00 allowance towards university housing. Thus, the total value of the award will be $3,000. Depending on performance, the scholarship may be renewed for a second year. Recipients will be expected to major or double major in Political Science.
Texas A&M University-Kingsville:
Texas Interscholastic League
Awards of $1,000 each, payable $500 each semester of the first year.
For citizens of the United States. Recipient must major in government, political science or history and may attend any accredited four-year college or university.
Texas State University–San Marcos
Dan Farlow Political Science Scholarship
The Dan Farlow Educator Scholarship of $500 will be awarded by the Department of Political Science annually. Although the Scholarship will apply to the Fall semester, the award itself will be presented the preceding Spring at the Liberal Arts Day ceremony.
Howard Mell “Prof” Greene Endowed Scholarship
Howard Mell “Prof” Greene Endowed Scholarship of $500 will be awarded by the Department of Political Science annually. Although the scholarship will apply to the Fall semester, the award itself will be presented the preceding Spring at the Liberal Arts Awards Day ceremony.
Jack Martin Endowment in Political Communication
This $1000 Scholarship/Paid Internship is awarded during the fall semester. Internships may be awarded for either the fall or spring semester. Students may apply for either the scholarship or internship or both.
Jim and Elizabeth Camp Scholarship
This $1000 Scholarship is awarded annually through the Office of Student Financial Aid. The recipient is expected to enroll for at least 14 hours per semester and earn a minimum GPA of 3.3.
Walter Richter Endowed Scholarship
The one-year scholarship is intended to assist and reward mass communication and political science students who need financial aid and have shown academic potential, leadership, and extracurricular involvement. Failure to register as mass communication or political science major will result in forfeiture of scholarship
University of North Texas
The Clovis and Marilyn Morrisson Scholarship
The Clovis and Marilyn Morrisson Scholarship honors Dr. Clovis Morrisson, a long-time professor in the Department of Political Science, and his wife, Marilyn by providing scholarships for students studying political science at the University. Professor Morrisson delighted and instructed generations of students in Constitutional Law, as well as American and Texas government.
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant for the Scholarship must possess the following characteristics:
- Meet the minimum entrance and academic performance standards of the department in effect at the time of any award;
- Maintain full time enrollment in their degree program at the University;
- Enroll as a full-time student in political science at the University; in the event no applicant possesses this characteristic, or if the Department of Political Science (or its successor) no longer exists, then students enrolling full-time in the study of government and politics at the University will be eligible for consideration.
The Dad Pender Memorial Scholarship
The Dad Pender Fund honors a previous Political Science Chair, Dad Pender, and advances scholarship in the Political Science Department. Scholarships awarded from the Fund are chosen by the Department through its normal processes and are based on academic merit
To be eligible for consideration, an applicant for the Scholarship must possess the following characteristics:
- Will have completed 21 undergraduate hours in political science with a GPA of at least 3.5 in the major and overall and have completed 90 hours total by the time of the award. At least 12 of the political science hours will have been taken at the University of North Texas;
- Maintain full time enrollment at the University, unless the student has fewer than twice the number of semester hours required to be full time remaining in his/her degree program.
The Steven Poe Scholarship honors the memory of the late Prof. Steve Poe, a world-renowned expert in human rights and dedicated teacher. Preference will normally be given to those students who are studying human rights in domestic or international politics or who are political science pre-law majors with an interest in human rights. To be eligible for consideration, an applicant for the Scholarship must possess the following characteristics:
Undergraduate Students
- Will have completed 18 undergraduate hours in political science with a GPA of at least 3.5 in the major and overall and have completed 60 hours total by the time of the award. At least 12 of the political science hours will have been taken at the University of North Texas;
- Maintain full time enrollment at the University, unless the student has fewer than twice the number of semester hours required to be full time remaining in his/her degree program.
Graduate Students
- Will have completed 18 graduate hours in political science at the University of North Texas with a GPA of at least 3.75.
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Jim Baxter Endowed Scholarship In Political Science
Award: One or more awards not to exceed the cost of tuition and fees
- Must be enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours) each semester
- Must be actively pursuing a degree in political science
- Must have completed at least 60 hours of college credit (attained junior status at the time of application)
- Must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA
- Must be a resident of Texas and citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- Preference will be given to students demonstrating a financial need as determined by the FAFSA
- Application requirements: Application (original plus four copies)
- Deadline: February 15
Dr. James D. Calder Annual Scholarship
Award: Three awards of $300 for political science majors, and one award of $300 for geography majors (To be distributed in full during the fall semester each year.)
- Must be full-time undergraduate students with a declared major in political science or geography
- Must have attained at least junior status at the time of application
- Must have at least a minimum UTSA GPA of 2.7
- Must be Texas resident
- Application requirement: Application (original plus four copies) with essay addressing following:
- 1) Why do you believe this scholarship should be awarded to you?
- 2) Explain your expected future contributions to the field of political science or geography.
- 3) What pivotal experiences in your life, including your education, have encouraged you to pursue a degree in political science or geography?
- Deadline: February 15
Minnie P. Mastoris Endowded Scholarship
Award: Number and amounts of awards vary
- Must be enrolled in at least 6 hours at the undergraduate level
- Must be actively pursuing a geography degree
- Must be a resident of South Texas
- Must have graduated in the top 50 percent of high school class
- Must have a minimum 2.5 cumulative GPA
- Application requirement: Application (original plus four copies)
- Deadline: February 15
Ruben Munguia Endowed Scholarship
Award: Number and amount awards vary
- Must be a graduate student in political science
- Must submit a one-page essay on why they are pursuing the M.A. in political science, what they plan to do after graduation, and their current financial need as determined by the FAFSA
- Application requirements: Application (original plus four copies) with one-page essay
- Deadline: February 15
Zonta Club of Houston Scholarship
Deadline: February 28, 2009. Zonta Club of Houston Young Women in Public Affairs Awards. Opportunity for Senior Women ( although Junior Women also eligible) provided by Suzi Feickert, Chair, YWPA Committee. Awards are given annually to pre-university and pre-college women students (age 16-20) committed to the volunteer sector and dedicated to the advancement of the status of women. It is not a scholarship. It starts in the Zonta Clubs and continues at District and International level. The goal of the YWPA Program is to encourage more young women to participate in public and political life.
The progress of women in the last century has dramatically changed the opportunities available to women, yet women’s participation in positions of
public influence continues to lag behind. Though women account for nearly 50 percent of the workforce, only 10 percent hold positions in the world’s parliaments.
Since 1990, the Zonta International Young Women in Public Affairs (YWPA) Program has encouraged more young women to participate in public and political life by recognizing a commitment to the volunteer sector, evidence of volunteer leadership achievements and a dedication to the advancement of the status of women.
