Given annually to a graduate student in political science who is conducting a Ph.D. dissertation research related to Asia. Given annually to a graduate student in political science who specializes in the study of Western European politics. Given annually to a graduate student with the highest scholastic standing who intends to pursue American Politics as a Ph.D. field. Given annually to an undergraduate student to encourage interest in a career in professional public administration. Given annually to a graduate student in political science who specializes in the study of American politics.
Preference is given to residents of Connecticut.
Given annually to the student who writes the finest honors or distinction thesis. 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.