Each spring, the Department of Political Science awards scholarships and research paper prizes to eligible students. The application and selection process typically takes place in March and April, with recipients recognized at the annual awards ceremony.

To apply, log in to Mav ScholarShop with your Net ID and password. For more information, contact Dr. Mark Hand at mark.hand@uta.edu.

NOTE: Students cannot receive the same scholarship two years in a row.

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AVAILABLE SCHOLARSHIPS

Irving Dawson Scholarship

Friends and family established this scholarship to honor Dr. Irving Owen Dawson, a former faculty member and department chair. It supports Political Science majors and helps recruit and retain qualified students. Preference goes to Pi Sigma Alpha members and students focusing on Public Policy or Public Administration.

Suzanne Katsikas Scholarship

This scholarship honors Dr. Suzanne J. Katsikas, a former faculty member and department chair. It provides financial support to Political Science majors, helping them remain in the program. Preference goes to Pi Sigma Alpha members and students focusing on International Relations or Comparative Politics.

Jhang Moon Scholarship

This scholarship honors students majoring in Political Science who maintain a minimum 3.5 GPA, demonstrate leadership qualities, and excel academically. Undergraduate and graduate Political Science majors automatically qualify after completing the General Application for ALL Students on Mav ScholarShop—no separate application required. After submitting the general application, you should see a green check mark confirming eligibility. If the scholarship does not appear, contact Dr. Mark Hand at mark.hand@uta.edu.

POLS Outstanding Research Paper Award

Faculty nominate student research papers each year for this award, recognizing outstanding effort, learning, and writing. Students should ask professors to nominate their strongest work. The Scholarship Committee announces winners at the Celebration of Excellence.