| Thank you for considering giving to the Political Science Department! Everything you give will support the mission of the department to serve our students and expand their educational opportunities. Choose where you would like your contribution to go from the list below, and then simply click on the link and fill out the form, naming your preferred fund or scholarship. |
Political Science Chair's Fund |
| The Political Science Chair's Fund is used to support student, faculty, and departmental activities, depending on current needs. Its aim includes funding students' travel to give papers or compete on a national or international stage, as with our growing Model United Nations. The fund could be used to bring a particularly good speaker to the campus, or to support social events for students, faculty, and alumni.
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Earl Shaw Memorial Scholarship |
| This scholarship honors the memory of L. Earl Shaw, Jr., a Political Science faculty member who passed away in April 2002. Dr. Shaw had a strong belief in human potential, and he encouraged his students to strive to achieve their own greatness. Eligibility: NAU undergraduate or graduate student majoring in Political Science who has completed 6 hours in POS and at least 2 semesters of coursework at NAU; GPA at least 2.5 although preference given to applicants with 3.0 GPA or better; demonstrates financial need. Award typically given to undergraduate students majoring in POS, IA, or APS. Applicants must submit a short description of their efforts to achieve a college education and plans for completing the program. |
Theodore Wyckoff Scholarship |
| This scholarship honors the memory of Theodore Wyckoff, a Political Science faculty member who passed away in 1993. It is available to International Affairs majors and Political Science majors with an international emphasis. (American Political Studies majors not eligible.) Eligibility: minimum 3.0 GPA, extracurricular activities and involvement, and must be enrolled for the following fall and spring. |
Political Science Scholarship |
| This scholarship, also known as the William L. Strauss award, is available to all Political Science, International Affairs, and American Political Studies majors, although most frequently awarded to POS or APS majors. Eligibility: NAU student who has completed two semesters at NAU, 6 hours of POS, and a good academic record. |
Jack and Ruby Vaughn Internship Scholarship |
| This scholarship, established in 2000, is only available to a Political Science graduate student. Eligibility: degree-seeking student admitted to the NAU Political Science program who has completed at least one semester as an admitted POS student, at least 3.0 GPA, and a pre-arranged internship. The department may, at its discretion, make an award to more than one student, however this is dependent upon the amount of funding available, which varies year to year. |
How to Give |
Click here to complete the SBS Giving form. The form is in the process of being updated, so until the new form is available, write the exact name of the scholarship/fund you would like to give to in the "Other Designation" text box. |