Given annually to an undergraduate with an outstanding academic record who has been accepted for entry to law school. Given annually to the undergraduate student who prepares the best paper on his or her internship experience. Given annually to a graduate student with a strong interest in American government, society, history, or culture. The Political Science Department shares this award with History and Sociology. 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. 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.