2024-25 Political Science Undergraduate Scholarship Application
Apply for a scholarship Deadline: Sunday, February 11, 2024
Thanks to the generosity of Political Science alumni and friends of the department, the Political Science Department will award scholarships to declared majors during the 2024-25 academic year. Students graduating in spring 2024 or summer 2024 are not eligible for the following scholarships:
Gary and Susan Duck Undergraduate Scholarship, maximum of $3,000
This scholarship supports first-generation college students based on financial need with special consideration given to applicants who have a demonstrated interest in environmental politics. Susan and Gary attended UW where Susan received her Master’s in Social Work and Gary received his Ph.D. in Political Science.
The Lemieux Family Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship, maximum of $2,500
The Lemieux scholarship was established by Scott, Emily and Elaine Lemieux, a family strongly supportive of higher education. The scholarship supports Political Science Majors based on financial need.
The Brian L. Comstock Merit Scholarship, maximum of $2,500
This scholarship recognizes a highly meritorious undergraduate. Brian L. Comstock received his undergraduate degree in Political Science before serving in the US Army and practicing law in the Seattle area.
Applicants may apply for more than one scholarship.
Deadline: Sunday, February 11, 2024. Scholarship decisions will be announced by the end of April.
Download the application checklist
Scholarships may be distributed in a single quarter or awarded across multiple quarters.
Scholarship recipients are required to write two letters of thanks to the scholarship donors, one after they accept the scholarship and another at the conclusion of the scholarship.
If you have questions about applying for these scholarships, please contact Political Science Advising at polsadvc@u.washington.edu.
*International students are eligible to apply for scholarships. If applying to a need based scholarship, you will need to fill out a Financial Need Assessment Form. Please contact our office for the form.