The Bridges Center offers a number of scholarship opportunities for students interested in labor issues.
Link here to learn about opportunities and deadlines.
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Undergraduate Scholarships
The Political Science Department offers several undergraduate scholarships.
You can see more information on our departmental scholarships and access the applications on the Scholarship Application Page.
The Office of Merit Scholarships, Fellowships & Awards maintains listings and information on merit based scholarships. Many of these scholarships have deadlines in early fall, so it is recommended that you look into them as early as possible. Included in the listings are the Marshall Scholarship, the Rhodes Scholarship, the Fulbright-Hayes Grant, the National Science Foundation Fellowship, the Truman Scholarship, and the Andrew Mellon Fellowships, among others. The scholarship office is located in Room 120 Mary Gates Hall.
Below you can search department awards and other scholarships of particular interest to students studying political science.
Harry Bridges Center for Labor Studies Scholarships
The Gary and Susan Duck Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship supports first-generation college students based on financial need with special consideration given to applicants with a demonstrated interest in Environmental Politics. Susan received her Master’s in Social Work and Gary received his Ph.D. in Political Science from the University of Washington.
The Lemieux Family Endowed Undergraduate Scholarship
This scholarship supports political science students based on financial need. It was established by Scott, Emily and Elaine Lemieux, a family strongly supportive of higher education.
The Emily Thompson Smith Endowed Student Support Fund in Environmental Politics
This scholarship supports undergraduate students engaged in the study of Environmental Politics. It honors the award-winning journalist Emily Thompson Smith, who graduated from the University of Washington in 1972.
The Brian L. Comstock Merit Scholarship
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.
The Kaplan/Levi Undergraduate Grant to Promote Civic Engagement
The Political Science Department is pleased to announce two new grants for undergraduates.
The Kaplan/Levi Undergraduate Grant to Promote Civic Engagement was created through the generosity of Robert D. Kaplan, Distinguished Alumnus of the UW Department of Political Science, and Margaret Levi, Jere L. Bacharach Professor of International Studies in the UW Department of Political Science. This grant provides $500 in financial support to students who seek through civic engagement to address issues of public concern. The grant should be used to cover expenses related to the project.
The David J. Olson Undergraduate Research Grant
This grant provides $500 for expenses related to undergraduate research on state, regional or city politics or labor politics. It was created to honor David J. Olson, the former Professor and Chair of Political Science at the University of Washington.
Hugh A. Bone Scholarship
The Hugh A. Bone Scholarship is available to students who apply to one of the department's full-time internship programs, and are based on a student's financial need as well as their interest in public service. This scholarship recognizes the former professor and department chair who established the Washington Legislative Internship program in 1956.