Political Science Department Scholarships
Scholarship applications are now available.
Scholarships for the upcoming school year open in November and close February 1st.
Items to prepare for the 2024 – 2025 scholarship application
Two Letters of Recommendation
On the application, you will be asked to provide a name and email address of two references
who have agreed to submit a confidential reference form or letter on your behalf.
One reference must come from an academic. Your reference will be notified via email
through the application process on how to submit their confidential reference form
or letter.
FAFSA
While it is not a requirement for the application, the committee encourages all eligible
applicants to file a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) so that you
don't miss out on opportunities for a Pell Grant.
Political Science Department Scholarships currently offered:
SCHOLARSHIP NAME: JOYCE GARCIA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: Students in Political Science
Selection Criteria: Political Science Majors, with an emphasis on first generation students with financial need
Donor: This scholarship was established in memory of Joyce Garcia, who was a non-traditional, first-generation student in Political Science. Upon receiving her degree from the University of Utah in 1996, Joyce dedicated many years of service to the University as an employee in the Office of Budget & Institutional Analysis.
SCHOLARSHIP NAME: J. RALPH BROWN ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: Undergraduate or graduate students in Political Science
Selection Criteria: At the discretion of the selection committee
Donor: Lucille Brown in memory of her husband J. Ralph Brown.
SCHOLARSHIP NAME: J.D. WILLIAMS SCHOLARSHIP
Available to: Students in Political Science
Selection Criteria: At the discretion of the selection committee
Donor: The J.D. Williams Scholarship was established in honor of Professor J.D. Williams upon his retirement from the University of Utah. (Williams died in 2007 at the age of 81). "Dr. Williams was noted for his personal interactions with the students who came under his purview. "He loved his students and went out of his way to help them," said his wife, Barbara Wright Williams. Those who lagged behind in class were invited to personal sessions, where he mentored them individually to avoid having to fail them. "He had many grateful students," she said."
SCHOLARSHIP NAME: ELBERT D. THOMAS AWARD IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Available to: Students in Political Science
Selection Criteria: An undergraduate student who makes a contribution by participating regularly in the activities of the department.
Donor: Established in honor of Elbert D. Thomas (1883-1953), a U.S. Senator from Utah (1933-1951).
SCHOLARSHIP NAME: THE B.F. FARR MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Available to: Junior or senior students in Political Science
Selection Criteria: 3.0 GPA and financial need
Donor: This award was given by Nancy Farr Delgado and James B. Farr in memory of B.F. Farr.
SCHOLARSHIP NAME: JOSEPH ROSENBLATT FUND
Available to: Graduate students in Political Science
Selection Criteria: At the discretion of the selection committee for outstanding written paper
Donor: Joseph Rosenblatt (1903-1999).
SCHOLARSHIP NAME: RICHARD AND KELLY WHITLOCK ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP IN POLITICAL SCIENCE
Available to: Students in Political Science
Selection Criteria: At the discretion of the selection committee
Donor: The estate of Richard and Kelly Whitlock. Kelly was a graduate of the College of Social and Behavioral Science in 1971.
- Hinckley Institute Scholarships
- College of Social and Behavioral Science Scholarships
- University of Utah Scholarships
- University of Utah Undergraduate Research Opportunities
- University of Utah Honors Scholarships
- University of Utah Alumni Association Scholarships
- University of Utah Women's Club Scholarships
- Outside Financial Aid Resources
The Political Science Department also provides annual awards for outstanding acheivement and research papers: