Sponsor: Foundation for Community Association Research
6402 Arlington Boulevard
Suite 500
Falls Church, VA 22042
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.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: May 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.cairf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
68 Federal Street
New London, CT 06320
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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfect.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship
Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
100 Merrimack Street
Suite 202
Lowell, MA 01852
Eligibility: Applicants must be outstanding students of politics or current events from Lowell High School.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.glcfoundation.org/scholarships/donate-to-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation
800 North Main Street
Sheffield, MA 01257
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.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.berkshiretaconic.org/bReceivebNonprofitsIndividuals/SearchApplyforScholarships.aspx
Sponsor: Duluth Superior Area Community Foundation
Zeitgeist Arts Building
222 East Superior Street
Suite 302
Duluth, MN 55802
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.
Amount: $2,500
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.dsacommunityfoundation.com
Sponsor: American Political Science Association Humane Studies Fellowships
Institute for Humane Studies
George Mason University
3301 N. Fairfax Drive, Suite 440
Arlington, VA 22201
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.
Amount: $500-$1,500
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.apsanet.org
Sponsor: National Society Daughters of the American Revolution
Committee Services Office
Attn.: Scholarships
1776 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20006-5303
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.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available by written request with a self-addressed, stamped envelope.
Website: https://www.dar.org/national-society/scholarships
Sponsor: Coral Gables Community Foundation
220 Alhambra Circle
Suite 320
Coral Gables, FL 33134
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 7
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://gablesfoundation.org/programs/scholarships/
Sponsor: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207
Findlay, OH 45840
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.community-foundation.com/scholarships
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Mt. Pleasant Area Community Foundation
306 S. University
P.O. Box 1283
Mt. Pleasant, MI 48804
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 2
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mpacf.org/
Sponsor: Findlay-Hancock County Community Foundation
101 W. Sandusky Street, Suite 207
Findlay, OH 45840
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.community-foundation.com/scholarships
Sponsor: Hawaii Community Foundation - Scholarships
827 Fort Street Mall
Honolulu, HI 96813
Eligibility: Applicants must have a GPA of 2.7 or higher.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 28
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.
Website: https://www.hawaiicommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundations of the Hudson Valley
25 Van Wagner Road
Suite 2
Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://communityfoundationshv.org
Sponsor: Northwest Connecticut Community Foundation
33 East Main Street
P.O. Box 2244
Torrington, CT 06790
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.
Amount: $350
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.yournccf.org/
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
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.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Grand Traverse Regional Community Foundation
250 East Front St
Suite 310
Traverse City, MI 49684
Eligibility: Applicants must be young conservative women that plan to pursue activities in politics and public service.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.gtrcf.org
Sponsor: Steuben County Community Foundation
1701 North Wayne Street
Angola, IN 46703
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: January 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://steubenfoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Greater Salina Community Foundation
P.O. Box 2876
Salina, KS 67402
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: February 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://gscf.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Wayne County Community Foundation
517 North Market Street
Wooster, OH 44691
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 15
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.waynecountycommunityfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Maineri Law Firm
29970 Technology Drive
Suite 101
Murrieta, CA 92563
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: October 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.mainerilaw.com/scholarship
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
68 Federal Street
New London, CT 06320
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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: April 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfect.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship
Sponsor: Greater Lowell Community Foundation
100 Merrimack Street
Suite 202
Lowell, MA 01852
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March 20
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.glcfoundation.org/scholarships/donate-to-a-scholarship/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of the Rappahannock River Region
Millrace North
725 Jackson Street
Suite 114
Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: March
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.cfrrr.org/apply/scholarships/
Sponsor: Topeka Community Foundation
5431 SW 29th Street
Suite 300
Topeka, KS 66614
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: January 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://topekacommunityfoundation.org/college-students-apply-here
Sponsor: National Security Agency (NSA)
Attn.: MB3, Stokes Program
9800 Savage Road
Suite 6272
Ft. George G. Meade, MD 20755-6000
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: October 31
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.intelligencecareers.gov/nsa/students-and-internships
Sponsor: Truman Heartland Community Foundation
c/o Blue Ridge Bank Financial Center
4200 Little Blue Parkway
Suite 340
Independence, MO 64057
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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: February 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://www.thcf.org
Sponsor: The Troy Foundation
216 West Franklin Street
Troy, OH 45373
Eligibility: Applicants must plan to attend a two or four-year college or university.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 24
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://thetroyfoundation.org/
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Eastern Connecticut
68 Federal Street
New London, CT 06320
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.
Amount: $1,500
Deadline: April 12
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://cfect.org/scholarships/apply-for-a-scholarship
Sponsor: Foundation for Outdoor Advertising Research and Education (FOARE)
1850 M Street NW
Suite 1040
Washington, DC 20036
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.
Amount: $5,000
Deadline: June 16
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: http://oaaa.org/AboutOAAA/FOARE/FOAREScholarshipProgram.aspx
Sponsor: Wabash Valley Community Foundation
200 South 8th Street
Terre Haute, IN 47807
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: August 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://wvcf.org
Sponsor: Community Foundation of Northern Colorado
4745 Wheaton Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
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.
Amount: $1,750
Deadline: February 28
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://nocofoundation.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Alford and Clark Injury Attorneys
4538 Walzem Road
San Antonio, TX 78218
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.
Amount: $2,000
Deadline: November 21
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.injuredtexan.com/scholarship
Sponsor: Eastern West Virginia Community Foundation
229 East Martin Street, Suite 4
Martinsburg, WV 25401
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.
Amount: $500
Deadline: March 3
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.ewvcf.org/scholarship-funds/
Sponsor: Greater Kansas City Community Foundation
1055 Broadway Boulevard
Suite 130
Kansas City, MO 64105
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.
Amount: Varies
Deadline: April 1
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.growyourgiving.org/scholarships/
Sponsor: Independent Colleges of Washington
600 Stewart Street
Suite 600
Seattle, WA 98101
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.
Amount: $1,700
Deadline: April 12
How to apply: Applications are available online or from your school's financial aid office.
Website: https://icwashington.org/page/scholarships
Sponsor: Zinda Law Group
8834 North Capital of Texas Highway
Suite 304
Austin, TX 78759
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.
Amount: $1,000
Deadline: September 30
How to apply: Applications are available online.
Website: https://www.zdfirm.com/scholarships/
