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Scholarships & Financial Aid

The department offers several scholarships annually. Scholarship amounts vary depending on the investment earnings on the money donated to scholarship funds. Undergraduate scholarships in recent years have been in the $300-500 range, though one for MPA students can be worth more than $5,000.

Applications for 2013-2014 scholarships, along with all supporting materials, are due in the department office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday, March 11, 2013. Required essays must be typewritten and double spaced. All applicants should have an EMU faculty member submit a letter of recommendation directly to the award committee on their behalf.

Learn more about the scholarships’ honorees.

John Barson Fellowship in Public Administration

Eligibility

Graduate students studying in the area of Public Administration in the Department of Political Science.

Selection Criteria

  • The student must be admitted to the Master's of Public Administration program within the Department of Political Science.
  • The recipient must have demonstrated high scholarship and leadership skills.
  • Recipient must demonstrate a commitment to the field of public administration through undergraduate study, volunteer work, or life experience.
  • Scholarship applicants specializing in Management of Public Healthcare services shall be given special consideration. However, all graduate students are eligible for consideration.
Applicants are asked to submit a short letter of interest and to include a letter of recommendation from an EMU faculty member who is knowledgeable about their work or efforts.

2013-2014 recipient: Carolyn Poissant

James H. Brickley Scholarship

Selection Criteria

  • a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • enrolled in Political Science Public Administration program

Please also include a letter of intent explaining how the award will be used towards a Public Administration activity or education enrichment.

2013-2014 recipient: Ashley Alele

 

David Hortin Scholarship in Public Law

Selection Criteria

  • Undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.00.
  • Interest in Public Law or Mock Trial

Applicants are asked to submit an essay of NO MORE than two typed pages describing how this scholarship will help further their public law interests and public law co-curricular activities.

2013-2014 recipient: John Q. Adams

 

Richard Fierens Memorial Scholarship in Public Law

Selection Criteria

  • Junior Pre-Law student
  • Involved in Mock Trial
  • Political Science major
Applicants must demonstrate dedication to leadership and service to fellow students.

2013-2014 recipient: Kaitlyn Dugas

Robert O. McWilliams Memorial Scholarship

Eligibility

Undergraduate students in any major in the Department of Political Science.

Selection Criteria

  • Overall GPA of at least 3.5
  • Preference given to student with financial need as determined by the EMU Office of Financial Aid
2013-2014 recipient: Antonino Monea

Fr. Bernard J. O’Connor Scholarship in Civic Engagement

Selection Criteria

  • Undergraduate student with a minimum GPA of 3.20
  • Successful completion of at least 18 credit hours at EMU at the time of the award
  • Open to students in all colleges and majors
  • Verifiable record of excellence in civic engagement within the student's program of study, as well as in co-curricular and/or extra-curricular activities
Applicants are asked to submit an essay of NO MORE than three (3) typed pages describing their civic engagement projects or initiatives, through coursework, co-curricular activities, and academic/professional plans.

Applicants shall also include a short letter of recommendation from an EMU faculty member who is knowledgeable about their civic engagement work or efforts.

2013-2014 recipient: Trevis Harrold

Joe Ohren Student Internship Fund

Eligibility

Students completing an unpaid internship for academic credit in either the MPA program or one of the undergraduate majors in the department. Award may be used in summer, fall, or winter semesters.

Selection Criteria

  • Junior or senior status for undergraduates; at least 24 credits earned for MPA students.
  • GPA of at least 3.5 or, for undergraduates, 3.5 in the last 30 credit hours.

Applicants must have a letter of recommendation from a faculty member familiar with their work. They also must submit a personal statement of no more than two double-spaced pages outlining how the internship is integrated into their post-graduation career plans.

2013-2014 recipient: Trevis Harrold

Political Science Study Abroad Scholarship

Eligibility

Undergraduates in any major in the Department of Political Science. Funds may be used for any program-related expenses.

Selection Criteria

  • At least 30 credit hours at EMU
  • Overall GPA of at least 3.0
  • Evidence of acceptance in a study abroad program

2013-2014 recipient: Kaitlyn Dugas, Adam Malinowski, Rebecca Thomas

Symposium Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF)

Eligibility

A $1,000 award to a student in any major in the department.

Selection Criteria

  • Outstanding academic record
  • Student must be matched with a faculty mentor on a research project
  • Submit a description of the research project (1-2 double-spaced pages)
  • Faculty mentor must write a letter of support
  • Student will present the research the following March at the Undergraduate Symposium

2013-2014 recipients:

Emma Fitzhugh

 


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