American Political Science Association (APSA) Minority Fellowship Program

American Political Science Association (APSA)

Amount: $4,000
Deadline: October 16
Level: graduate
Renewable: No

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About

APSA's Minority Fellowship Program supports underrepresented students, including African Americans, pursuing doctoral degrees in political science, fostering diversity in academia.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • GPA: Not specified, but strong academic record expected
  • Demographic: african-american, hispanic, native-american, asian
  • Must be an incoming or current graduate student in political science.

Required Materials

  • Online application
  • Statement of purpose
  • Official transcript
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • Writing sample

Timeline

Applications open in late summer. Deadline is October 16. Winners notified in December.

Tips

Your statement of purpose should clearly outline your research interests and career goals in political science. A strong writing sample is key.