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Supporting Students

As tuition and living costs for our students continue to increase, the Political Science Department recognizes the profound need to offer financial support to students who may otherwise not have the opportunity to attend the University of Utah. Your donation provides valuable assistance to the department and the university by providing academic opportunity to future generations.

Through your gift to one of our scholarship funds listed below, you can recognize the acheivements of our students and encourage them to discover how they can make a life, make a living and make a difference.

J.D. Williams Scholarship

Professor Emeritus J.D. Williams was an honored faculty member of the Political Science Department at the University of Utah from 1952 until his retirement in 1992. The scholarship is awarded to students who have a demonstrated record of academic excellence and financial need.

Marion and Arthur Boyd Scholarship

Distinguished Political Science Alumni, John A. Boyd, established this scholarship to honor the dedication of his parents in providing a college education for their son, despite great economic hardship. The scholarship is awarded to students who have a demonstrated record of academic excellence and financial need.

J. Ralph Brown Memorial Scholarship

Initiated in 1991 to honor the committment to the civic involvement and lifelong career of service of J. Ralph Brown (BS 1935), this scholarship is awarded to worthy graduate or undergraduate students in order to provide financial assistance.

Richard and Virginia Eskelsen Scholarship

After a decade of contribution to the University of Utah, Richard Eskelsen, (BS 1954), and his wife Virginia established a scholarship fund in 2002 that would support undergraduate students in their efforts to be politically active.

Elbert Thomas Award

Prior to his service in the U.S. Senate, Elbert Thomas was a professor of history and political science at the University of Utah, from 1913 to 1932. The Elbert Thomas award is given to the most outstanding student in the Political Science Department who not only demonstrates high standards of scholarship, but who also displays an outstanding record of involvement in public affairs and community service.

Bennett Paper Prize

The Philo S. Bennett Paper Prize is awarded to a distinguished undergraduate essay or reasearch paper on topics of American politics,principles in government or political philosophy. Established by William Jennings Bryan, a trustee of the Philo Sherman Bennett estate, the University of Utah was provided an endowment as part of a nationally recognized acheivement award.

Todd Mitchell Memorial Award

In honor of the achievements of a University of Utah graduate student in political science, Todd Mitchell (BA 1985), this award was initiated to support an outstanding graduate student whose goal is to become a professor in the field of political science.

G. Homer Durham Scholarship

Cash awards given annually to graduate students in the Master of Public Administration program for academic achievement, capability and professional potential. The endowment was established in honor of G.Homer Durham, a distinguished teacher, scholar and administrator of higher education.

 

 

 

Last Updated: 4/9/21