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!)

Jump ahead to:

• Top Political Science Scholarships
• Summary of Political Science Scholarships
• Expired Scholarships

Keep on reading to learn more about the top political science scholarships to apply for in 2020!

Top Political Science Scholarships

 JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest

• Eligibility: High school students (9-12)
• Amount: $10,000
• Deadline: January 15

Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest

• Eligibility: Middle school students (grades 6-8)
• Amount: $5,000
• Deadline: October 31

WiseGeek Diversity in Law No-Essay Scholarship

• Eligibility: Females in high school who plan to pursue a degree in STEM
• Amount: $500
• Deadline: December 31

Summary of Political Science Scholarships

1. $1,000 Easy Electioni Quiz: Back-to-School Edition
2. $1,000 Easy Scholarship: Fill Out An Easy Pledge to Vote!
3. $1,000 Easy Scholarship: Share a Link to Help Your Friends Register to Vote!
4. $1,000 Easy Scholarship: Make a Plan to Vote!
5.  JFK Profile in Courage Essay Contest
6. Patriot’s Pen Essay Contest
7. WiseGeek Diversity in Law No-Essay Scholarship

Expired Scholarships

• $1,000 Easy Electioni Quiz: Back-to-School Edition
• $1,000 Easy Scholarship: Fill Out An Easy Pledge to Vote!
• $1,000 Easy Scholarship: Share a Link to Help Your Friends Register to Vote!
• $1,000 Easy Scholarship: Make a Plan to Vote!
• Gloria Barron Prize for Young Heroes 
• Proff Law Juvenile & Restorative Justice Scholarship