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American Political Science Association Minority Fellows
Program (APSA)
The APSA Minority Fellows Program was established in 1969 as
an effort to increase the number of minority scholars in Political
Science. This year, the Association has refocused and increased
its efforts to assist minority students in completing their
doctorates by concentrating not only on the recruitment of minorities,
but also on the retention of these groups within the profession.
The Minority Fellows Program designates six stipend minority
fellows each year. Additional applicants who do not receive
funds from the Association may also be recognized and recommended
for admission and financial support to graduate political
science programs across the country. Fellows with stipends
receive a $4,000 fellowship that is disbursed in two $2,000
payments at the end of each academic year provided that the
student is in good academic standing.
Please visit the web site for more information: http://www.apsanet.org/section_427.cfm
Eligibility
- The Minority Fellows program is designed primarily for
minority students applying to enter a doctoral program in
POLITICAL SCIENCE for the FIRST time
- Applicants must be members of one of the following racial/ethnic
minority groups: African Americans, Latinos/as, and Native
Americans (federal and state recognized tribes)
- Applicants must demonstrate an interest in teaching and
potential for research in political science
- Applicant must be a US Citizen at time of award
- Applicants must demonstrate financial need
- Applications must include the application form, a personal
statement (maximum 500 words), official transcript, and
three letters of recommendation from professors or others
who can speak directly to your skills and knowledge of political
science and potential for graduate study in political science.
Application forms are available online.
Prior to application, please notify George Lensing, Director,
Office of Distinguished Scholarships, 207 Graham Memorial
Hall, or email.
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