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  • Byron Hanke Fellowship
    $5,000
    May 1
    Sponsor: Foundation for Community Association Research

    Eligibility: Applicants must be currently enrolled in an accredited master's, doctoral or law program in the U.S. or Canada. Students must submit a research paper on community associations. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of research and writing abilities, academic achievement and faculty recommendations.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    6402 Arlington Boulevard
    Suite 500
    Falls Church, VA 22042

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  • C. Francis Driscoll Scholarship
    $500
    April 12
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

    Eligibility: Applicants must be New London residents attending New London or St. Bernard High School, must have an interest in political science, public affairs or politics, must show excellence in political science, public affairs and government, loyalty to school and community and must be enrolled in a four-year degree program to receive the scholarship.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    68 Federal Street
    New London, CT 06320

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  • Clement G. McDonough Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 20
    Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be outstanding students of politics or current events from Lowell High School.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Merrimack Street
    Suite 202
    Lowell, MA 01852

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  • Dana Labbee Scholarship
    $1,500
    March 15
    Sponsor: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating Hoosac Valley High School seniors who will attend an accredited college, university, vocational-technical or professional institute to study political science, mediation, communications or pre-law.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    800 North Main Street
    Sheffield, MA 01257

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  • Daniel Patrick Riley Memorial Scholarship Fund
    $2,500
    February 15
    Sponsor: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school graduates of Cook County High School who wish to pursue an education in liberal arts (history, political science, writing, journalism and fine arts). Students must be in the top 25% of their graduating class and must be active participants or leaders in school and community activities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Zeitgeist Arts Building
    222 East Superior Street
    Suite 302
    Duluth, MN 55802

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  • Diversity Fellowship Program
    $500-$1,500
    March 3
    Sponsor: American Political Science Association Humane Studies Fellowships

    Eligibility: Applicants must be first or second-year graduate students enrolled in a political science doctoral program. Students must be a member of one of the following racial/ethnic groups: African American, Asian Pacific American, Latino or Native American. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents or granted deferred action status at the time of application. Students must demonstrate an interest in teaching and research in political science.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Institute for Humane Studies
    George Mason University
    3301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 440
    Arlington, VA 22201

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  • Dr. Aura-Lee A. and James Hobbs Pittenger American History Scholarship
    $2,000
    January 31
    Sponsor: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school seniors or college undergraduates planning to major in American history and American government. A minimum 3.25 GPA is required. The award is up to $2,000 each year for up to four years. All applicants must obtain a letter of sponsorship from their local DAR chapter. However, affiliation with DAR is not required.

    How to apply: Applications are available by written request with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.

    Committee Services Office
    Attn.: Scholarships
    1776 D Street NW
    Washington, DC 20006-5303

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  • Ervin A. Gonzalez Scholarship
    Varies
    March 7
    Sponsor: Coral Gables Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors from public or private high schools in Coral Gables or Immaculata-La Salle High School. Students must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and show an interest in pursuing a career in law, political science, public policy or related fields. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    220 Alhambra Circle
    Suite 320
    Coral Gables, FL 33134

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  • Findlay High School Social Studies Teacher Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Findlay High School who plan to be full-time students enrolled for their freshmen year at an accredited college or university and have excelled in social studies and plan to pursue a major in some area of social studies including, but not limited to pre-law, economics, psychology, political science or international relations. Students must be citizens of the U.S. and no specific GPA is required as a selection criterion.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207
    Findlay, OH 45840

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  • Franklin County: Vern Chesbro Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduates from any high school in Franklin County pursuing a degree in public administration or political science. Students must have a 2.5 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • Governor John Engler Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 2
    Sponsor: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Isabella County high school graduating seniors with a minimum GPA of who are pursuing a career in public service (public administration or non-profit sector, i.e. social work, law enforcement, government, etc.) Students must exhibit outstanding attitude toward school and community.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    306 S. University
    P.O. Box 1283
    Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804

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  • Grace Education Fund
    Varies
    February 1
    Sponsor: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating high school seniors enrolled at an accredited two- or four-year college or university and who have demonstrated their achievements and participation in church and other organizations and volunteer services in the community. Students must be pursuing a degree in engineering, business/marketing/accounting, pre-law/political science, teaching especially the history of the U.S., computer sciences, medical technologies or criminal justice. Selection preference will be given to students with a minimum 2.8 GPA and any student who receives a full scholarship that includes all of the fees normally payable by policy of the community foundation will not qualify for this scholarship.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207
    Findlay, OH 45840

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  • Henry A Zuberano Scholarship
    Varies
    February 28
    Sponsor: Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships

    Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher.

    How to apply: To apply, register online, complete the online application and select the scholarships to which you wish to apply. In addition, mail the supporting materials: printed confirmation page from the online application, personal statement, copy of Student Aid Report (SAR) available at www.fafsa.ed.gov and official transcript.

    827 Fort Street Mall
    Honolulu, HI 96813

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  • Honorable Anthony L. Pagones Memorial Scholarship
    $1,000
    April 1
    Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from Dutchess County school with a preference for a Beacon resident. Students must be planning to major in law, political science/government or criminal justice and must have community involvement and financial need.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    25 Van Wagner Road
    Suite 2
    Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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  • Italian-American Republican Club Scholarship
    $350
    April 1
    Sponsor: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Torrington residents of Italian descent who are entering their junior or senior year at a college or university and are majoring in political science, government, history or pre-law.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    33 East Main Street
    P.O. Box 2244
    Torrington, CT 06790

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  • J. Harold and Mabel Hamil Memorial Scholarship
    $1,500
    February 15
    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from one of the following Northland high schools: North Kansas City High School, Oak Park High School, Winnetonka High School, Park Hill High School, Park Hill South High School, Platte Co. RIII High School, Staley High School, or St. Piux X High School. Students must have excelled in the areas of English/journalism, debate/public speaking, political science, and/or community involvement to pursue a college/university education.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • Joan Jackson Memorial Scholarship
    Varies
    March 1
    Sponsor: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be young conservative women that plan to pursue activities in politics and public service.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    250 East Front St
    Suite 310
    Traverse City, MI 49684

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  • John Fiandt Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    January 31
    Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors of Angola High School who are full-time political science majors. Students must have a minimum 3.3 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1701 North Wayne Street
    Angola, IN 46703

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  • Kansas Federation of Republican Women Scholarship
    Varies
    February 15
    Sponsor: Greater Salina Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be females currently attending a Kansas College or University, with a declared major of political science, history, public administration, healthcare, law or education, must be entering their junior or senior year of undergraduate study, or attending graduate school, must have a primary residence located in the state of Kansas, must have a minimum 3.0 cumulative GPA, must be a registered member of the Republican Party and must be involved in extra-curricular activities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    P.O. Box 2876
    Salina, KS 67402

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  • Larry and Cindy Acker Scholarship
    Varies
    March 15
    Sponsor: Wayne County Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating from Norwayne High School or Wooster High School in Wayne County, Ohio. Students must have attended at least one year at Norwayne or Wooster City elementary/middle schools. Applicants must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0. Students must pursue a degree in the business, education or political science fields.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    517 North Market Street
    Wooster, OH 44691

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  • Maineri Law Firm Higher Education Scholarship
    $1,000
    October 12
    Sponsor: Maineri Law Firm

    Eligibility: Applicants must be 17 years of age or older and U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents of the United States. Students must be undergraduates with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Applicants must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and plan to pursue graduate degrees in one of the following fields: history, journalism, political science, communications, education, language, literature, psychology, geology, geography, degrees related to the legal field or environmentally related degrees. An essay on a provided prompt is required.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    29970 Technology Drive
    Suite 101
    Murrieta, CA 92563

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  • Margaret Mary Curtin Scholarship
    $500
    April 12
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

    Eligibility: Applicants must be female students studying for a career in government and/or politics (elected or appointed position) at the local, state or national level and must have a demonstrated financial need to receive the scholarship. Preference for rising juniors and seniors and for demonstrated involvement in local, state or national government or politics.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    68 Federal Street
    New London, CT 06320

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  • Marty Meehan Educational Foundation Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    March 20
    Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be Lowell High School seniors who plan to pursue a degree in government, political science or public policy at an accredited academic institution.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    100 Merrimack Street
    Suite 202
    Lowell, MA 01852

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  • Mary E. Berger Scholarship
    Varies
    March
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region

    Eligibility: Applicants must be enrolled at any high school from the Virginia cities of Fredericksburg and Lynchburg or the counties of Caroline, King George, Stafford, Spotsylvania and Orange and have a minimum 2.5 GPA. Students must demonstrate strong academic work, participation in school extra-curricular activities and leadership in school activities and community service. Applicants must have plans to attend an institution of higher learning, which may be a two-year or a four-year college or university or professional school and pursue studies in art, music, history, political science, English, journalism or related liberal arts subjects.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Millrace North
    725 Jackson Street
    Suite 114
    Fredericksburg, VA 22401

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  • Masoner/Concannon Scholarship
    $1,000
    January 30
    Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be students pursuing a degree in democracy, civics or law-related education. Students must have high academic status and must be graduates from a Topeka or Shawnee County area high school.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    5431 SW 29th Street
    Suite 300
    Topeka, KS 66614

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  • NSA Summer Internship - Language and Analysis (MD)
    Varies
    October 31
    Sponsor: National Security Agency (NSA)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens eligible to be granted a TS/SCI/TK security clearance. Students must have a preferred cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher for all college work completed. Applicants must be currently enrolled, college students and must be available in the U.S. for operational and technical interviews and other applicable processing. Students must be pursuing a major in fields like international affairs, international politics, international relations, intelligence studies, security studies, regional studies, computer science, public policy, pre-law.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    Attn.: MB3, Stokes Program
    9800 Savage Road
    Suite 6272
    Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000

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  • Pat Barnhard Memorial Scholarship
    $500
    February 24
    Sponsor: Truman Heartland Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors from William Chrisman High School who plan to pursue a degree in political science, business or history at an accredited junior college, college or university. Students must have participated in history, political science or business extracurricular activities for at least two years. Applicants must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and be active in community service.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    c/o Blue Ridge Bank Financial Center
    4200 Little Blue Parkway
    Suite 340
    Independence, MO 64057

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  • Robert J. Huffman Memorial Scholarship
    $1,000
    March 24
    Sponsor: The Troy Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    216 West Franklin Street
    Troy, OH 45373

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  • Rose and Abraham Lubchansky Scholarship
    $1,500
    April 12
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut

    Eligibility: Applicants must be New London residents attending New London High School, the Science and Technology Magnet High School, must have a major in civics or government and must have a demonstrated financial need to receive the scholarship.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    68 Federal Street
    New London, CT 06320

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  • Ruth Segal Scholarship
    $5,000
    June 16
    Sponsor: Foundation for Outdoor Advertising Research and Education (FOARE)

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors, undergraduate students or graduate students. Selection is primarily based on demonstration of financial need, academic achievement, employment history, community service and extracurricular involvement.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1850 M Street NW
    Suite 1040
    Washington, DC 20036

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  • Senator Herman J. Fanning, Jr. Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    August 30
    Sponsor: Wabash Valley Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be graduating seniors at Terre Haute South Vigo High School who plans to attend a four-year accredited college or university majoring in psychology, history or political science.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    200 South 8th Street
    Terre Haute, IN 47807

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  • Stephen J. Roy Memorial Scholarship Fund
    $1,750
    February 28
    Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Colorado

    Eligibility: Applicants must have an interest in the study of law, government systems, debate or other similar law-related educational activities Students must reside in or have strong ties to Larimer County.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4745 Wheaton Drive
    Fort Collins, CO 80525

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  • Students in Need Scholarship
    $2,000
    November 21
    Sponsor: Alford and Clark Injury Attorneys

    Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States. Students must be enrolled at an accredited college or university pursuing a degree in pre-law or humanities. Applicants must demonstrate financial need. A video submission of one to two minutes in length is required on a provided prompt.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    4538 Walzem Road
    San Antonio, TX 78218

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  • Susan Knott Memorial Scholarship Fund
    $500
    March 3
    Sponsor: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must demonstrate financial need and be graduating high school seniors from Jefferson High School who have at least a 2.5 GPA and plan to major in either history or political science at a West Virginia college or university. Special consideration will be given to those unlikely to benefit from the West Virginia PROMISE program.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    229 East Martin Street, Suite 4
    Martinsburg, WV 25401

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  • Vern Chesbro Memorial Scholarship Fund
    Varies
    April 1
    Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation

    Eligibility: Applicants must be high school students who are graduating from any high school located within Franklin County and entering the field of public administration or political science. Students must have a minimum 2.5 GPA.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    1055 Broadway Boulevard
    Suite 130
    Kansas City, MO 64105

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  • William G. Saletic Scholarship
    $1,700
    April 12
    Sponsor: Independent Colleges of Washington

    Eligibility: Applicants must be juniors or seniors who are studying or majoring in politics or history. Students attending Gonzaga University, Heritage University, Pacific Lutheran University, Saint Martin's University, Seattle Pacific University, Seattle University, University of Puget Sound, Walla Walla University, Whitman College or Whitworth University are eligible.

    How to apply: Applications are available online or from your school's financial aid office.

    600 Stewart Street
    Suite 600
    Seattle, WA 98101

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  • Zinda Law Group Scholarship
    $1,000
    September 30
    Sponsor: Zinda Law Group

    Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent U.S. residents and be enrolled in an accredited college or university or high school seniors planning on attending college after graduation. Students should be interested in pursuing an associates or bachelor's degree in political science, government service or a related field and want to help consumers, families, the public or undeserved communities.

    How to apply: Applications are available online.

    8834 North Capital of Texas Highway
    Suite 304
    Austin, TX 78759

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