Scholarships in political science - Searching for scholarships

Career World, Nov-Dec, 2003

You may love history and be fascinated by the early years of our country. You may have thought about how a system of checks and balances came to be--or even how the filibuster developed as a tactic. Or it may have been something as direct as witnessing or experiencing an injustice. In any case, you find you are interested in governments--how they are formed and how they work. You might even be fascinated by the theories and philosophies that underpin them.

A major in political science will prepare you for a variety of careers, from consumer advocate to historic preservationist to president. To learn more about careers in government, see the Hot Jobs article, which begins on page 22.

Be sure to visit your high school guidance office and media center for more information about colleges and universities that offer scholarships in political science. Also log on to the Web site of The American Political Science Association Online at www.apsanet.org. There you will find a wealth of information and links to related sites.

Scholarship Watch

Here is a sampling of scholarships available to qualified students interested in studying political science and related fields.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Peter F. Rossiter Scholarships

Award Amount: $400 to $1,000

Number of Awards: Varies

Application Deadline: Call or write for details.

Scholarships are available to students interested in the study of political science. Awards are made on the basis of a candidate's academic record and financial need. Those interested in a Rossiter award must complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and send a letter expressing interest in this award to the Director of Undergraduate Studies, Department of Political Science, 364 Lincoln Hall, MC-452.

For more information

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 361 Lincoln Hall 702 S. Wright Street Urbana, IL 61801 (217) 333-3881 www.pol.uiuc.edu

Georgetown University

Award Amount: $500 to $27,000

Number of Awards: Varies

Application Deadline: Call or write for details.

Georgetown, which is renowned for its political science program, offers hundreds of scholarships to undergraduates. The scholarships are need-based. To qualify, applicants must complete the standard Georgetown University undergraduate applications for financial aid. Many named scholarships (funded by benefactors) are available to those who also meet the particular selection requirements.

For more information

Georgetown University 37th and O Streets, NW Washington, DC 20057 (202) 687-0100 www.georgetown.edu