Political Science/Government scholarships - Jan '25
Updated Jan 30, 2025Apply below to the best Political Science/Government scholarships for January 2025.
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Humane Studies Fellowship
Political Science/Government • Law • Sociology • History • Social Sciences • American Studies • Literature • World Studies • Graduate Students
The Humane Studies Fellowship offers up to $5,000 for graduate and postdoc students in social sciences and humanities.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
State Regents American History Scholarship
Colorado • Art History • History • Political Science/Government • Operations Management • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The State Regents American History Scholarship offers $1,500+ to Colorado residents studying History or related fields.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Sophie and Hans Scholl Memorial Scholarship
Nevada • Foreign Languages • Political Science/Government • Freshmen
The Sophie and Hans Scholl Memorial Scholarship offers $1,200 to Nevada high school seniors pursuing Political Science or German studies.
Deadline:
February 1, 2025
Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship
History • Political Science/Government • Economics • Juniors • Seniors
The Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to college juniors or seniors majoring in political science, history, government, or economics.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Texas History Essay Contest
History • English • Political Science/Government • High school
Texas History Essay Contest offers up to $4,000 for high school seniors' essays on Texas history. Research and originality are key.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
Building Better Futures Grant Program
Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Finance • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Social Sciences • Social Work • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Sociology • Economics • Urban Design • Mathematics • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Environmental Science • Climate Sciences • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors • Graduates
The Building Better Futures Grant Program offers $5,000 to HBCU graduates for career support. Minimum GPA of 2.75 required.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Orville And Wilbur Wright Graduate Award
Aerospace • Mechanical • Biology • Chemistry • Engineering • Political Science/Government • Graduate Students
The Orville and Wilbur Wright Graduate Award offers $5,000 to AIAA student members pursuing graduate studies in science or engineering.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
North American Rolex Scholarship
Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Medicine • Manufacturing/Production • Photography • Education • Management • Political Science/Government • Travel & Tourism • Conservation • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The North American Rolex Scholarship offers $25,000 for young citizens pursuing water-related careers. Scuba certification required.
Deadline:
January 31, 2025
The Marnell Foundation Scholarship
Nevada • Public Relations • International Relations • Political Science/Government • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Marnell Foundation Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American students from Nevada majoring in International Relations.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship
Journalism • History • Art History • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • International Relations • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students in college pursuing specific majors. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Ruth Segal Scholarship
Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ruth Segal Scholarship awards $5,000 to students in government or political science. Apply with a transcript and essay.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
Beinecke Scholarship Program
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Architecture • English • Fashion • Literature • Writing • Social Sciences • Religious/Theological Studies • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Philosophy • Graphic Design • Film • Photography • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors
The Beinecke Scholarship offers up to $35,000 for college juniors pursuing advanced degrees in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Geological & Earth Sciences • Mathematics • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Digital Communications/Media • Marketing • Freshmen
UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars provides up to $7,500 for HBCU freshmen with a 2.8 GPA. Apply with a resume and essays.
Deadline:
September 16, 2025
Young Women in Public Affairs
Milwaukee County • Waukesha County • Washington County • Ozaukee County • Racine County • Kenosha County • Wisconsin • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • High school
Scholarship for young women (16-19) in southeastern WI, promoting volunteerism and Zonta International knowledge. Up to $5,000 award.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Save The Everglades Scholarship
Environmental Science • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Legal • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
Apply for the $500 Save The Everglades Scholarship for students in Science or political disciplines passionate about the environment.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship
Medicine • Dentistry • Pharmacy • Nursing • Public Health • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Healthcare Assistant • Graduate Students
The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for graduate health students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and a recommendation.
Deadline:
September 13, 2025
Media Fellows scholarships
Advertising • Public Policy & Administration • Marketing • Communications • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Media Fellows scholarships support students in advertising and public policy with a $250+ award. Apply with an essay, resume, and recommendation.
Deadline:
December 2, 2025
Raftelis Leadership Scholarships
Business (MBA) • Finance • Communications • Public Relations • Economics • Marketing • Political Science/Government • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Two $5,000 Raftelis Leadership Scholarships support students aiming to solve local government and water utility challenges.
Deadline:
December 19, 2025
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Scholarship Program
Civil Engineering • Urban Design • Construction Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Finance • Accounting • IT/Information Technology • Business Administration • Management • Marketing • Communications • Operations Management • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association offers $5,000 scholarships for students in transportation-related fields.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
The Game Changers Scholarship
Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
Lamey-Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship
Maine • Economics • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Marine Biology/Sciences • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lamey-Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship offers $1,000 for Maine residents studying ecology and economics at Maine colleges.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
The Voyager Scholarship
English • Conservation • Environmental Science • Foreign Languages • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • History • Hospitality • Journalism • Law • Law Enforcement • Legal • Literature • Mental Health • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Teacher Education • Teaching • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Childcare • Climate Sciences • Communications • Criminal Justice • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Education • Political Science/Government • International Relations • Juniors • Seniors
The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Thomas R. Pickering Graduate Foreign Affairs Fellowship
Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • International Relations • Business (MBA) • Economics • Sociology • Management • Graduate Students
The Pickering Fellowship supports diverse candidates for U.S. Foreign Service careers with $42,000 in funding and a 3.2 GPA requirement.
Deadline:
September 21, 2025
James Madison Memorial Junior Fellowship Program
American Studies • Political Science/Government • Teacher Education • Teaching • History • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The James Madison Memorial Junior Fellowship offers up to $24,000 for future secondary school teachers of American history and government.
Deadline:
March 2, 2025
Diversity Fellowship Program
Political Science/Government • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Diversity Fellowship Program offers $5,000 for under-represented students in political science doctoral programs.
Deadline:
March 4, 2025
FAQ
Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting incomplete applications, and not proofreading your essays or personal statements. Take your time to ensure your application is thorough and polished.
Many Political Science/Government scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, completing a specific number of credit hours, or submitting progress reports. Check the scholarship guidelines for details.
Political Science/Government scholarships typically cover tuition and fees, but some may also provide funds for books, supplies, and living expenses. Always check the specific scholarship details for what is covered.
Yes, many Political Science/Government scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary by scholarship. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Common documents required for applying to Political Science/Government scholarships include your academic transcripts, a personal statement or essay, letters of recommendation, and sometimes a resume or CV.
To increase your chances of winning a Political Science/Government scholarship, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, crafting a compelling personal statement, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and applying to multiple scholarships.
Eligibility criteria for Political Science/Government scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes specific demographic or geographic requirements.
Yes, many Political Science/Government scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find Political Science/Government scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
Political Science/Government scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing degrees in political science, government, international relations, or related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
In your personal statement for Political Science/Government scholarships, include your academic and career goals, relevant experiences, your passion for the field, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your objectives.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Political Science/Government scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid.
Resources for Political Science/Government scholarships
Complete guide to the Truman Scholarship
The Truman Scholarship is a prestigious award for college students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in public service fields.
Complete guide to the Mitchell Scholarship
The Mitchell Scholarship provides a one-year stipend for future US leaders to study somewhere in Ireland.
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