AWARDS
John P. Bracken
Undergraduate Political Science Awards
Cash prizes of $2,000.00 are awarded to academic juniors
and seniors
Award Criteria
For Juniors:
Overall GPA of 3.0 or better
Political Science Major
Campus leadership
Developing and responsible interest in political or public service
Application form for Juniors
For Seniors:
Overall GPA of 3.5 or better
Political Science Major graduating in April
Must have successfully completed University Honors College Courses
Application
form for Seniors
To apply, download the application form (above) or pick
one up in the Political Science office (4600 Posvar Hall).
Applications are due by Noon on Friday, 21
March 2008 in the Political Science office.
Umberger Award
for Outstanding Political Science Major
A cash prize of $1,000.00
The Department of Political Science is now accepting applications
for the 2007-08 Umberger Award for Outstanding Political Science Major;
the award carries a prize of $1,000.00.
To be eligible, a student must be a PoliSci major graduating
in the 2007-08 academic year, no later than April 2008.
Other requirements include:
• minimum 3.5 overall GPA
• minimum 3.7 PoliSci GPA
Students should provide:
• a transcript (unofficial is fine; please do NOT
submit a peoplesoft printout)
• names of two Political Science faculty willing
to serve as references (no letters necessary at this stage)
• a resume/c.v. indicating any publications, presentations,
research, awards, or other relevant experience
• a one-page statement indicating why the student
should be chosen "outstanding Political Science major." The
statement may be single spaced but may not exceed one page (please use
normal 12-point fonts and standard 1 or 1.25 inch margins).
Applications should be submitted by Friday, 4 April
2008 to the Department main office.
Dardanell Scholarship
for ROTC candidates and Political Science majors
The Dardanell Scholarship provides tuition support to the
winner for as long as s/he remains an eligible undergraduate students
at the University of Pittsburgh.
The required criteria for the Dardanell
Scholarship include:
• School of Arts & Sciences sophomore, junior,
or senior from western Pennsylvania;
• student demonstrates acacemic achievement and
has financial need;
• minimum overall GPA of 3.0.
In addition, there is a preference (not required)
for a student who is:
• Army R.O.T.C. candidate;
• a declared major (or who intends to major) in
political science with an interest in local government.
If you meet these criteria, please submit transcripts and
a 1-page (single-spaced) essay describing how you meet the criteria and
how the aware would further your academic career.
Applications are due in the Political Science main office
by Friday, 21 March 2008.
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