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DEPARTMENT OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AWARDS AND PRIZES

A departmental committee selects award recipients. Further information may be obtained by contacting the Political Science Office, Monteith Building, Room 137, 486-2440.

 

Undergraduate Awards

  • I. Ridgway Davis Pre-Law Scholarship: Given annually to an undergraduate with an outstanding academic record who has been accepted for entry to law school.
  • Fund for Legal Studies Fellowship: Given annually to two undergraduate students, with preference to seniors, in recognition of scholarly achievement and who intend to pursue degrees in political science, with priority given to students who plan to enter law school after graduation.
  • Mark S. Rudy Scholarship: Given annually to a full-time CLAS undergraduate student who intends to study law and have a serious interest in a career which includes providing legal services to the disadvantaged.
  • Augusta H. Gerberich Scholarship: Given annually to a junior or senior majoring in political science whose special field of interest is international relations. Preference is given to female students. The award is based on high levels of scholastic aptitude and scholastic success, financial need, and promise of leadership.
  • Fanny Dixon Welch Scholarship: Given annually to a junior or senior female political science major with a special interest in international relations and public policy who is a Democrat, registered in Connecticut.
  • Senior Writing Prize: Given annually to the students who write the finest honors or distinction thesis.
  • Alvin Dozeman Award: Given annually to the undergraduate junior or senior who prepares the best paper on his or her internship experience.
  • Political Science Excellence: Given to upper division students, usually seniors, who have achieved outstanding academic records or who otherwise merit special recognition.
  • Audrey P. Beck Scholarship: Given to a junior or senior majoring either in political science or economics on the basis scholastic achievement and evidence of intent to pursue a career in public policy broadly defined. Award decision made jointly by Economics and Political Science Department on an intermittent basis.
  • Jaime B. Cheshire ’99 Endowed Internship Award: To provide financial support for undergraduate enrolled in the University’s Department of Political Science within the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences.