| The Alumni Scholarship ($1,500) |
| The Alumni
Scholarship ($1,500) is funded by generous donations from
our graduates and is available to all Political Science majors.
Applicants for the Alumni Scholarship must be full-time Political
Science majors taking a minimum of 12 units. Awarded annually. |
| The Burton R. Brazil Scholarship ($1,500) |
The Burton R. Brazil Scholarship
($1,500) is funded by an endowment created by the family,
friends and colleagues of Burt Brazil, a respected professor
of political science who specialized in political theory and
public administration and who served as Executive Vice President
for SJSU. Applicants must be full-time students, either graduate
or undergraduate, majoring in political science or public
administration, with a strong academic record and a commitment
to a career in public service or teaching. Applicants must
submit a short statement on their career goals and how the
scholarship will assist them in their studies. Awarded annually.
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| The John Gilbert Scholarship for International
Studies($2,000) |
| The John Gilbert Scholarship
for International Studies ($3,000) is exclusively for students
who participate in a study abroad program. Applicants for
the John Gilbert Scholarship for International Studies must
be Political Science majors in a study abroad program with
a GPA of 3.0 or above. Students with applications for international
study pending are eligible to apply. Applicants must be full-time
Political Science majors taking a minimum of 12 units and
must submit a short statement on the relevance of study abroad
to the achievement of their educational and professional goals.
Awarded annually. |
| The Wesley "Bud" Hubbard Scholarship
($ 1,500) |
| The Wesley "Bud"
Hubbard Scholarship ($1,250) is named for a long-time local
political leader and is for students interested in state or
local government and politics. Applications must be accompanied
by a typed, double-spaced essay of up to 500 words on "Why
I Am Interested in Public Service." Essays will not be
returned. Applicants must be full-time Political Science majors
taking a minimum of 12 units. Awarded annually.
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| The Charles H. Kunsman Scholarship ($1,500) |
| The Charles
H. Kunsman Scholarship ($1,250) was created by former students
of this popular professor with the support of his colleagues
and family. Professor Kunsman is fondly recalled for his personal
warmth, humor and love of teaching comparative politics, given
color by anecdotes from his extensive travels. Applicants
must be full time undergraduate political science majors with
a GPA of 3.0 or above. Awarded in even-numbered years (2008). |
| The Douglas McIntyre Award ($1,000)
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| The Douglas
McIntyre Award ($1,000) was established by the family of this
life-long public servant and is open to all Political Science
majors. The scholarship is awarded on the basis of academic
performance and need. Applicants must be full-time Political
Science majors taking a minimum of 12 units and must be eligible
for financial aid at SJSU. Awarded in even-numbered years
(2008). |
| The Fauneil J. Rinn Scholarship ($1,000)
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| The Fauneil J. Rinn Scholarship
($1000) honors the late Professor Fanny Rinn and commemorates
her advocacy of the advancement of women. Applicants must
be women majoring in political science or public administration
(MPA) and must submit a resume and a 500-word essay on a subject
relevant to the political or governmental role of women. A
minimum 3.0 GPA is required. Awarded annually. (Please Note:
This fund is administered by the Community Foundation of Silicon
Valley.) |
| The Roy E. Young Scholarship ($1,500)
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| The Roy E. Young Scholarship
($1,250) was established by friends and former students of
Roy E. Young in appreciation of his inspiring teaching and
mentoring, and for his constant and enthusiastic interest
in politics. This scholarship is designated for students majoring
in US Politics. Applicants for the Roy Young Scholarship must
submit a short essay on a book or books about U.S. politics
that inspired them to pursue a political science major. All
essays must be typed, double-spaced, and submitted with the
application. Essays will not be returned. Applicants should
be full-time Political Science majors taking a minimum of
12 units. Awarded in odd-numbered years (2007). |
Important Information |
Applications must be submitted by May 4, 2007. Winners
will be contacted and scholarships will be awarded at
the Political Science Graduation Convocation on May 25,
2007.
Scholarship Advisor: Terry Christensen
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| SCHOLARSHIPS FOR INTERNS IN SACRAMENTO
AND WASHINGTON, DC |
| Sacramento
Semester ($2,000-4,000). SJSU students of any major are eligible
to spend the spring semester in the state capitol interning
for a member of the state legislature, the governor or a lobbyist
earning 12 units of credit through CSU-Sacramento. Applications
for the Sacramento Semester are due each year on November
10. For further information, see Professor Terry Christensen.
Washington Scholarships ($4,000 or more). The Political
Science Department administers two scholarships for internships
in Congress in Washington, DC. A summer scholarship of $4,000
is for political science majors only (3-6 units). A scholarship
for a fully-funded internship in Washington through the
Panetta Institute in the fall semester is available for
SJSU students of any major (12-20 units through CSU-Monterey
Bay). Applications for these scholarships are due on April
6, 2007. For further information, see Professor Terry Christensen.
Application
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