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Political Science Undergraduate Awards and Scholarships

Below are the criteria for scholarships and awards given by the Department of Political Science. Applications are accepted annually for each scholarship or award, due by the posted deadline. If a deadline has passed, applications may not be submitted, and applicants will have to wait until the following year to apply.

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Scholarships

Robert Clasen Scholarship

Scholarship History

Criteria:

  1. All class standings eligible (U1-U4).
  2. Minimum GPA of 3.00 for SBU coursework.
  3. Major in Political Science.
  4. Full-time matriculation.
  5. Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services.
  6. Demonstrate potential and promise in the subject matter, as evidenced by a reference and personal statement.

Recipient must maintain criteria for scholarship eligibility.

2024-2025 Amount: $1,500

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM

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Davidson Family Scholarship

Scholarship History

Criteria:

  1. Must be a Junior (U3) or Senior (U4).
  2. Minimum GPA of 3.00 for SBU coursework.
  3. Preferably majoring in Political Science.
  4. Be a veteran of the armed forces of the United States or Coastguard that has served on active duty, as verified by the Office of Veterans Affairs.

Recipient must maintain criteria for scholarship eligibility.

2024-2025 Amount: $2,000

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM

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Alumni Pre-Law Scholarship

Scholarship History

Criteria:

  1. Must be a Junior (U3) or Senior (U4).
  2. Minimum GPA of 3.00 for at least two years for SBU coursework.
  3. Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services.
  4. Demonstrate intent on attending law through one or more of the following, and supported by a reference:
      • Be an active participant in one of the Pre-Law student clubs on campus.
      • Take law related courses.
      • Work in the legal industry before or during attendance at Stony Brook.

Recipient must maintain criteria for scholarship eligibility.

2024-2025 Amount: $1,000

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM

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Patricia A. Gramer Memorial Scholarship

Scholarship History

Criteria:

  1. Must be a Senior (U4)
  2. Minimum GPA of 3.25 for SBU coursework.
  3. Major in Political Science.
  4. Full time matriculation.
  5. Must be writing a senior honors thesis in Political Science (POL 495 and POL 496).

Recipient must maintain criteria for scholarship eligibility.

2024-2025 Amount: $2,650

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM

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Mark Herzinger Scholarship in Political Science

Criteria:

  1. All class standings eligible (U1-U4).
  2. Must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate in the College of Arts and Sciences.
  3. Must be a POL major, or have completed POL coursework at SBU.
  4. Demonstrate high academic achievement.
  5. Be in good academic standing.

Recipient must maintain criteria for scholarship eligibility.

2024-2025 Amount: $5,000

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Apply


Harsh Bhasin Political Science Endowed Scholarship

Scholarship History

Criteria:

  1. All class standings eligible (U1-U4).
  2. Must be enrolled full-time as an undergraduate in the College of Arts and Sciences.
  3. Must be a POL major.
  4. Demonstrate good academic achievement.
  5. Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid and Scholarship Services.
  6. Preference will be given to students who plan to pursue a career in diplomacy or foreign service.

Recipient must maintain criteria for scholarship eligibility.

2024-2025 Amount: $5,000

Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at 11:59 PM

Apply


Awards

Martin B. Travis Political Science Award

Award History

Criteria:

  1. All class standings eligible (U1-U4).
  2. Minimum GPA of 3.00 for SBU coursework.
  3. Major in Political Science.
  4. Full-time matriculation.
  5. Demonstrate potential and promise in the subject matter, as evidenced by a reference and personal statement.

Recipient must maintain criteria for scholarship eligibility.

2025 Amount: TBD

Application Deadline: The deadline for this award has passed. Check back in spring 2025.

Apply: This application is currently closed.


Irene "Billie" Segal Political Science Excellence Award

Award History

Criteria:

  1. All class standings eligible (U1-U4).
  2. Minimum GPA of 3.00 for SBU coursework.
  3. Major in Political Science.
  4. Full-time matriculation.
  5. Demonstrate financial need as determined by the Office of Financial Aid.
  6. Demonstrate potential and promise in the subject matter, as evidenced by a reference and personal statement.

Recipient must maintain criteria for scholarship eligibility.

2025 Amount: TBD

Application Deadline: The deadline for this award has passed. Check back in spring 2025.

Apply: This application is currently closed.

Updated 9/10/24