Top Political Science Scholarships in 2021
Will Geiger is the co-founder of Scholarships360 and has a decade of experience in college admissions and financial aid. He is a former Senior Assistant Director of Admissions at Kenyon College where he personally reviewed 10,000 admissions applications and essays. Will also managed the Kenyon College merit scholarship program and served on the financial aid appeals committee. He has also worked as an Associate Director of College Counseling at a high school in New Haven, Connecticut. Will earned his master’s in education from the University of Pennsylvania and received his undergraduate degree in history from Wake Forest University.There’s no doubt about it: politics is an exciting field to be in. Whether you are right, left, or center, political science can be a great major to consider if you aspire to work in the political arena. Political science can open up many doors, whether you want to go to law school, run for office, work in media, or conduct research in a think tank. It’s no surprise that political science is a very popular major among students.
If you are a current or prospective political science major, you are probably also thinking about how to pay for your degree! Luckily, there are a number of scholarships to help you fund your political science degree (and if you are a college student looking for law school scholarships, we’ve got them too!)
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- Top Political Science Scholarships
- Summary of Political Science Scholarships
- Resources for Political Science Students
- Upcoming Scholarships
Keep on reading to learn more about the top political science scholarships to apply for in 2021!
Top political science scholarships
Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
- Eligibility: Students in grades 11t and 12, undergraduate, and graduate students who write a 800 – 1,600 word essay
- Amount: Up to $10,000 (many prizes!)
- Deadline: September 27, 2021
Patriot’s Pen Essay Scholarship
- Eligibility: Students in grades 6-8
- Amount: Up to $5,000
- Deadline: October 31, 2021
Media Fellows Scholarship
- Eligibility: College undergraduates with high financial need who are majoring in Advertising, Marketing, Communications, Business, Political Science, Strategic Media, or other related fields
- Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
- Deadline: November 12, 2021
JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
- Eligibility: High school students (9-12)
- Amount: $10,000
- Deadline: January 14, 2022
National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
- Eligibility: Open to all high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and planning careers of service to the United States in local, state, or federal government
- Amount: Up to a $5,000 scholarship. In addition, winners receive an all expenses paid weekend, including transportation and housing, to Bucks County, Pennsylvania, to attend the Scholarship Awards Ceremony
- Deadline: January 15, 2022
Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship
- Eligibility: These scholarships are offered through the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR). They are open to college juniors or seniors pursuing a major in political science, history, government, or economics
- Amount: $5,000
- Deadline: January 31, 2022
Anthem Essay Contest
- Eligibility: Students in 8th through 12th grade who write a 600 – 1,200 word essay
- Amount: Up to $2,000 (many prizes!)
- Deadline: April 28, 2022
Fountainhead Essay Contest
- Eligibility: Students in 11th and 12th grade who write a 800 – 1,600 word essay
- Amount: Up to $5,000 (many prizes!)
- Deadline: April 28, 2022
American Political Science Association Grants and Scholarships
- Eligibility: Students majoring in Political Science
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: Varies
Resources for political science students
American Political Science Association
This website offers political science majors a wealth of resources, including internships, career advice, publications, and opportunities to connect with other students. Bookmark this one!
Summary of political science scholarships
- Atlas Shrugged Essay Scholarship
- Patriot’s Pen Essay Scholarship
- Media Fellows Scholarship
- JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
- National Washington Crossing Foundation Scholarship
- Enid Hall Griswold Memorial Scholarship
- Anthem Essay Contest
- Fountainhead Essay Contest
- American Political Science Association Grants and Scholarships
Upcoming political science scholarships
Islamic Society of North America Scholarships
- Eligibility: Students must be Muslims (some of the specific scholarships are for women)
- Amount: Range from $250 to $60,000
