Apply below to the best Political Science/Government Scholarships in February 2025.
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Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Ruth Segal Scholarship awards $5,000 to students in government or political science. Apply with a transcript and essay.
Deadline:
June 10, 2025
Journalism • History • Art History • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • International Relations • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students in college pursuing specific majors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Political Science/Government • Law • Sociology • History • Social Sciences • American Studies • Literature • World Studies
The Humane Studies Fellowship offers up to $5,000 for graduate and postdoc students in social sciences and humanities.
Deadline:
December 31, 2025
Maine • Economics • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Environmental Science • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Marine Biology/Sciences • Horticulture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lamey-Wellehan Maine Difference Scholarship offers $1,000 for Maine residents studying ecology and economics at Maine colleges.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
English • Conservation • Environmental Science • Foreign Languages • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • History • Hospitality • Journalism • Law • Law Enforcement • Legal • Literature • Mental Health • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Teacher Education • Teaching • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Childcare • Climate Sciences • Communications • Criminal Justice • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Education • Political Science/Government • International Relations • Juniors • Seniors
The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
California • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Conservation • Energy • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Political Science/Government • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PG&E offers scholarships up to $5,000 for California students with a 3.0 GPA, encouraging STEM and business majors.
Deadline:
March 22, 2025
Education • Health Education • Teacher Education • Finance • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Social Sciences • Social Work • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Sociology • Economics • Urban Design • Mathematics • Environmental Engineering • Conservation • Environmental Science • Climate Sciences • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Middle Eastern students • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors • Graduates
The Building Better Futures Grant Program offers $5,000 to HBCU graduates for career support. Minimum GPA of 2.75 required.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Nevada • Public Relations • International Relations • Political Science/Government
The Marnell Foundation Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American students from Nevada majoring in International Relations.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Environmental Engineering • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Conservation • Other Trades/Crafts • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Engineering • Graduate Students
A&WMA International Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for full-time graduate students in environmental fields. One-year award, reapply for second year.
Deadline:
January 22, 2026
Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Environmental Science • Conservation • Environmental Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Legal • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school
Apply for the $500 Save The Everglades Scholarship for students in Science or political disciplines passionate about the environment.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Architecture • English • Fashion • Literature • Writing • Social Sciences • Religious/Theological Studies • Political Science/Government • Psychology • Philosophy • Graphic Design • Film • Photography • For Pacific Islander students • Seniors
The Beinecke Scholarship offers up to $35,000 for college juniors pursuing advanced degrees in arts, humanities, or social sciences.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • STEM • Geological & Earth Sciences • Mathematics • Computer Science • Cybersecurity • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Digital Communications/Media • Marketing • Freshmen
UNCF Chevron Corporate Scholars provides up to $7,500 for HBCU freshmen with a 2.8 GPA. Apply with a resume and essays.
Deadline:
September 16, 2025
Kitsap County • Washington • Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Arts • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Literature • Music • English • Foreign Languages • History • Religious/Theological Studies • Social Sciences • International Relations • Political Science/Government • For Queer students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bill McKnight and Steve Parsons Legacy Scholarship supports queer students in Arts and Humanities from the Pacific Northwest.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Milwaukee County • Waukesha County • Washington County • Ozaukee County • Racine County • Kenosha County • Wisconsin • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Political Science/Government • For Women • Age • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • High school
Scholarship for young women (16-19) in southeastern WI, promoting volunteerism and Zonta International knowledge. Up to $5,000 award.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Medicine • Dentistry • Pharmacy • Nursing • Public Health • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Healthcare Assistant • Graduate Students
The Hispanic Health Professional Student Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for graduate health students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and a recommendation.
Deadline:
September 13, 2025
Advertising • Public Policy & Administration • Marketing • Communications • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Media Fellows scholarships support students in advertising and public policy with a $250+ award. Apply with an essay, resume, and recommendation.
Deadline:
December 2, 2025
Business (MBA) • Finance • Communications • Public Relations • Economics • Marketing • Political Science/Government • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Two $5,000 Raftelis Leadership Scholarships support students aiming to solve local government and water utility challenges.
Deadline:
December 19, 2025
Civil Engineering • Urban Design • Construction Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Finance • Accounting • IT/Information Technology • Business Administration • Management • Marketing • Communications • Operations Management • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association offers $5,000 scholarships for students in transportation-related fields.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • International Relations • Business (MBA) • Economics • Sociology • Management • Graduate Students
The Pickering Fellowship supports diverse candidates for U.S. Foreign Service careers with $42,000 in funding and a 3.2 GPA requirement.
Deadline:
September 21, 2025
For students with disabilities • Oregon • Washington • Montana • Idaho • Alaska • International Relations • Political Science/Government • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • For Women • For Non-binary students • For Agender students • For Gender-fluid students • For Two-spirit students • Based on your gender • Age
The Sam Edelman Memorial Scholarship aids trans and gender-diverse students in the Northwest, focusing on social justice and political studies.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Political Science/Government • Freshmen
Scholarship for U.S. high school seniors pursuing government careers. Essay and recommendations required. Up to $10,000 awarded.
Deadline:
January 15, 2026
American Studies • Political Science/Government • Teacher Education • Teaching • History
The James Madison Memorial Junior Fellowship offers up to $24,000 for future secondary school teachers of American history and government.
Deadline:
March 2, 2025
Political Science/Government • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Diversity Fellowship Program offers $5,000 for under-represented students in political science doctoral programs.
Deadline:
March 4, 2025
Common mistakes to avoid include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting incomplete applications, and not proofreading your essays or personal statements. Take your time to ensure your application is thorough and polished.
Many Political Science/Government scholarships have renewal requirements, which may include maintaining a certain GPA, completing a specific number of credit hours, or submitting progress reports. Check the scholarship guidelines for details.
Political Science/Government scholarships typically cover tuition and fees, but some may also provide funds for books, supplies, and living expenses. Always check the specific scholarship details for what is covered.
Yes, many Political Science/Government scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary by scholarship. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each scholarship.
Common documents required for applying to Political Science/Government scholarships include your academic transcripts, a personal statement or essay, letters of recommendation, and sometimes a resume or CV.
To increase your chances of winning a Political Science/Government scholarship, focus on maintaining a strong academic record, crafting a compelling personal statement, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and applying to multiple scholarships.
Eligibility criteria for Political Science/Government scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes specific demographic or geographic requirements.
Yes, many Political Science/Government scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find Political Science/Government scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
Political Science/Government scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing degrees in political science, government, international relations, or related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
In your personal statement for Political Science/Government scholarships, include your academic and career goals, relevant experiences, your passion for the field, and how the scholarship will help you achieve your objectives.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Political Science/Government scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid.
The Truman Scholarship is a prestigious award for college students who plan to pursue a graduate degree in public service fields.
The Mitchell Scholarship provides a one-year stipend for future US leaders to study somewhere in Ireland.
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