Gordon D. Bush Political Science Scholarship

Scholarship support to recognize SIUE students majoring in Political Science. Criteria for selection is as follows:

  • Full-time junior level student
  • Major in Political Science
  • GPA of 3.0 or above
  • Essay on urban politics – topic to be announced at the beginning of each fall semester and selected/graded by Chair of the Department of Political Science.

The amount of the award is anticipated to be $500 but shall be dependent on funds available and may be used for tuition or applied to educational costs. Awardee will be recognized at the Honors Day Convocation. Recipients will be chosen by a committee established by the Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences.

Award
Varies
Area of Interest
College of Arts and Sciences, Political Science
Deadline
05/24/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. "Race relations have been a longstanding issue in American politics. What should elected officials do to address this issue and improve race relations in the United States?"