Undergraduate Studies

Scholarship Application

Application Deadline

The deadline for applications for all scholarships is closed for the Spring 2023 semester.

Important Notes about Applying

Incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. All documents must be uploaded to the application form.

Students can apply for no more than TWO departmental scholarships.

Defining Class Standing

Sophomore = 31-70 earned hours (includes transfer credits)

Junior = 61-100 earned hours

Senior = 91 or more earned hours

Scholarships Offered by the Department of Political Science

WALTER HARTWELL BENNETT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

• This scholarship is awarded to a junior political science major for their senior year.
• The amount awarded is $500 each semester for two semesters; $1,000 total.

BUFORD BOONE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

• This scholarship is for English, Journalism or Political Science majors. To be eligible for consideration, Political Science majors must have a B average and senior standing.
• The amount awarded is $1,000 each semester for two semesters; $2,000 total. A statement of financial need is required.

SAMUEL F. CLABAUGH SCHOLARSHIP

• This scholarship is awarded to a Political Science major in his or her sophomore year, and the stipend is paid in their junior year. The recipient is selected partly on financial need as well as academic merit. Statement of financial need is required.
• The amount awarded is $300 for two semesters.

DANIEL W. POUND SCHOLARSHIP

• This scholarship is awarded to a sophomore or junior political science major with at least a B. Preference is given to applicants with an interest in political theory. Sophomore candidates will receive the stipend in their junior year; junior candidates will receive the stipend in their senior year.
• The amount awarded is $300 for one semester.