Political Science Scholarships

If you have strong opinions about the role of government and you are interested in learning more about political power, decision making, the transfer of power, a degree in political science may be the right choice for you.

College programs in political science cover a variety of topics, such as public policy, public administration, state bureaucracy, international relations, or political economy and prepare students for careers in politics, government, political consulting, or the academic field.

If you want to pursue a degree in political science and you’re worried about tuition fees or living expenses, these scholarships can help fund your education.

The ACBH Stipend Program for an Internship on Capitol Hill is available thanks to the sponsorship from TCA - the Turkish Coalition of America,  and the main aim of this award is to provide an opportunity for Bosnian American students to live and work in Washington, D.C. and become exposed to U.S....
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The Union Scholars Program is a program designed to support students of color who are passionate about social justice, with an emphasis on workers' rights. The scholarship is available thanks to the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees (AFSCME) and its partner - Harva...
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The purpose of the Ashbrook Scholar Program is to provide financial aid to students who are interested in acquiring the intellectual and moral virtues required for thoughtful citizenship. They want to give some praise and support to those who have thought most deeply and comprehensively about ...
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The Black Girl 44 Scholarship is there to recognize, respect and welcome females involved in politics and global relations, so if you are a college student looking to get involved in politics, a Washington, D.C. internship is the right thing for you. However, many students do not apply because...
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Boren Fellowships is an initiative of the National Security Education Program. Their main goal is to provide unique funding opportunities for U.S. graduate students to study less commonly taught languages in world regions critical to U.S. interests. Those are Africa, Asia, Central, and East...
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The Center for Hellenic Studies Fellowship has the main purpose to encourage and support the research of the highest quality on topics related to ancient Greece. These researches should include but are not limited to the study of Greek-speaking cultures and their influence on others. The ne...
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The Gloria Barron Wilderness Society Scholarship has the aim to encourage individuals who have the potential to make a significant positive difference in wilderness protection in the United States by providing financial help.
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The Hertog Foundation is a political education institution with offices in DC and New York whose aim is to support programs in American intellectual, civic, and political thought and to provide financial aid to good standing students eager to reach higher education goals.
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The Jeffrey L. Esser Career Development Scholarship award is aimed at a part-time student pursuing an Associate's degree or Bachelor's degree in public administration, (governmental) accounting, finance or business administration, and a career plan in state/provincial or local government finance....
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The Jesse B. Smith Memorial Scholarship can be used for tuition expenses of four-year undergraduate or graduate students who are pursuing degrees in city planning, urban studies, public administration or related field. It was named after Jesse B. Smith, who was a longtime point man for Jackson...
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The Matt Fong Asian Americans in Public Finance scholarship has been created to honor the memory of former California state treasurer, Matt Fong, who is known for his dedication to public service, active involvement in opening up opportunities for Asian Americans. the Matt Fong Asian Americans...
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The Joseph Schumpeter Fellowship is created with the aim to financially support undergraduate students at George Mason University. The award is $1000, but the number of recipients is determined annually depending on the funds available.
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Minorities in Government Finance Scholarship is available to upper-division undergraduate or graduate students of public administration, governmental accounting, finance, political science, economics, or business administration with the main goal to recognize outstanding performance by minority s...
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The Betty Rendel Scholarship was established in September 1995 in honor of former NFRW Betty Rendel. She is known for her extraordinary leadership skills and dedication to the Republican Party. The NFRW Betty Rendel Scholarship offers three annual scholarships of $1,000. The scholarship ...
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The foundation and the scholarship are named in honor of two young resistance fighters in Nazi Germany - Sophie and Hans Scholl. They are known because they staunchly opposed to Hitler and paid the highest possible price. So, the main aim of this scholarship is to enable young Americans to ...
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The Cargill Global Scholars Program is in a way different from other scholarship programs as it does not only provide two-year financial support but also training and one-on-one mentoring.  
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The Fauneil J. Rinn Scholarship is awarded each year to a female student in political science or the Masters in Public Administration program at San Jose State University. For more than 20 years, this scholarship has honored the memory of former Professor of Political Science Fanneil Rinn, and...
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All of the TKE Foundation leadership and scholarship awards are designed to support active collegiate members of Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity. One of them is the TKE Bruce B. Melchert Scholarship which is named after and created to honor a former member of the Board of Directors of the TKE Fou...
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The scholarship is provided by the Thurgood Marshall College Fund which partnered with AFSCME to provide access to diverse talent and expose competitive students to careers within the labor union movement. TMCF scholarships are both merit and need-based designed to address the financial needs ...
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The United States Senate Youth Program was established in 1962 by U.S. Senate Resolution and since then, it has been awarding scholarships to outstanding and deserving students. The financial aid is given to high school students interested in pursuing careers in public service.
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The Young Innovators to Watch Scholarship Program has the aim to award middle school, high school, and college students for original technology projects, inventions, or discoveries that display forward-thinking technologies. The decision will be made by a group of expert judges in tech and edu...
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