Political Science Student Resources

The Boren Awards, which include a variety of scholarships and fellowship opportunities, are awarded to students so they can study a foreign language in a different country. This scholarship does not cover studies in Canada, Australia, New Zealand, or most Western European countries. This is because students are encouraged to study a less commonly taught language in places such as Eastern Europe, Africa and the Middle East.

The APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute enhances students' writing, research and analytical skills in political science. The program informs promising students about political science career opportunities and encourages application to Ph.D. programs in political science.

The Charles B. Rangel Fellowship has two programs, one for undergraduate students and one for graduate students. Both programs attract and prepare outstanding young people for careers as diplomats in the U.S. Department of State. The undergraduate program is a summer fellowship where students learn about international affairs. The graduate program is a two-year scholarship that provides funding toward master's degrees for students interested in Foreign Service careers.

The Coro Fellowship in Public Affairs develops the next generation of aspiring change-makers. Today's complex urban environments present constantly evolving challenges and opportunities, increasing the need for leadership with the ability to forge connections and solve problems across all sectors. The nine-month program puts you in a variety of public affairs situations requiring graduate-level thinking. 

The Critical Language Scholarship (CLS) Program is a fully-funded overseas language and cultural immersion program for American undergraduate and graduate students. CLS provides study opportunities to a diverse range of students from across the United States at every level of language learning, to broaden the base of Americans studying and mastering critical languages, and building relationships between the people of the U.S. and other countries, 

The Donald M. Payne Fellowship seeks to attract outstanding young people who are interested in pursuing careers in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). If you want to work on the front lines of some of the most pressing global challenges of our times - poverty, hunger, injustice, disease, environmental degradation, climate change, conflict and violent extremism - the Foreign Service of the USAID provides an opportunity to advance U.S. foreign policy interests. It reflects the American people's compassion and support of human dignity. The Payne Fellowship provides up to $90,000 in benefits over two years for graduate school, internships and professional development activities, providing a unique pathway to the USAID Foreign Service.

The Fulbright U.S. Student Program includes multiple grants for students looking to study abroad. Students may apply as seniors or as graduate students. The Fulbright Program offers travel grants, research grants and a Fulbright-Clinton Fellowship, among others.

The Gilman International Scholarship Program offers grants for U.S. citizen undergraduate students of limited financial means to pursue academic studies or credit-bearing, career-oriented internships abroad. Such international exchange better prepares U.S. students to assume significant roles in an increasingly global economy and interdependent world.

The George Mitchell Scholarship is granted to 12 students every year from the ages of 18 to 30 for one year of graduate study in Ireland or Northern Ireland. The scholarship covers tuition, living expenses and travel fees. The scholarship is given to students based on scholarship, leadership and a sustained commitment to community and public service.

Marshall Scholarships are one- and two-year scholarships given to students seeking graduate study in the United Kingdom. Students can select one of many U.K. institutions for their graduate work. The scholarship covers university fees, cost of living expenses, book fees, a thesis grant, research and daily travel fees, as well as fares to and from the United States.

The Princeton Emerging Scholars Program aims to increase the participation of students from underrepresented groups in Ph.D. programs in political science. The ESPS program allows students who have already earned a bachelor's degree to explore their research interests and prepare for graduate school through intensive research, coursework and mentoring.

The Rhodes Scholarship is awarded to graduate students. Recipients of the highly regarded scholarship can attend the University of Oxford and study any program the school offers for two years. Students receive a stipend to pay for housing and living expenses while they are in England.

The Scoville Peace Fellowship is a highly competitive program that provides recent college and graduate school alumni with the funding and opportunity to work with one of more than two dozen participating institutions in Washington, D.C., including leading think tanks and advocacy groups focusing on international security issues.

The Truman Scholarship encourages students to follow a career in public service. A better future relies on attracting the commitment and sound judgment of bright, outstanding young leaders to public service. Students should apply for this scholarship during their junior years.

The Morris K. Udall Scholarship looks to promote leadership, education, collaboration and conflict resolution in the areas of environment, public lands and natural resources to strengthen Native nations, assist federal agencies and others in resolving environmental conflicts, and to encourage the continued use and appreciation of our nation's rich resources.

This conference is open to undergraduates and accepts papers from many disciplines, including political science.

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This conference is open to undergraduate and graduate students. Papers on any topic related to government or politics are welcome, as are all subfields and political perspectives.

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The annual Notre Dame Peace Conference explores the unique perspectives, backgrounds and experiences each person and group brings to the peacebuilding process. Notre Dame invites students interested in peace-related issues to submit papers, posters, discussions, workshops, or other presentations representing peace and nonviolence work.

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Open to undergraduate and master's-level students, this conference is an opportunity to present on research and internships relevant to the broad theme of social justice. You may present by reading a paper or using a poster.