Social Sciences Scholarships

Undergraduate Graduate Need-Based

Candidates will be from any major with demonstrated financial need and academic success. Up to $500.00 per semester.

Undergraduate Sophomores Juniors Need-Based

Support for students with a declared major in Political Science with financial need who are not receiving financial support through any other scholarship or grant. GPA between 3.25-3.75. Applicants shall be Sophmore or Junior.

Undergraduate Graduate

Used to support students in the Social Work Department who have a full-time credit load and a minimum GPA of 3.0.

Graduate

Students pursuing an advanced degree in Sociology who demonstrate outstanding professional promise. Awarded on merit rather than financial need.

Undergraduate Graduate

For students majoring in Political Science, International Studies, or Law & Constitutional Studies. Grade point average is not the main criteria for selection, but candidates must demonstrate determination to succeed in their profession and contribute to society.

Undergraduate Need-Based

Financial need-based scholarship to benefit undergraduate students who have demonstrated a great interest in the study of Political Science or have an intention of pursuing a career in public service. Preference will be given to students who have the greatest financial need.

Graduate Need-Based

Graduate students in the School of Social Sciences with minimum cumulative GPA of 3.6 with demonstrated financial need. Preference will be given to students from underrepresented populations or first generation college students.

Graduate

For graduate students enrolled or have applied to become enrolled in the Sociology Graduate Program. Must demonstrate quality academic achievement. Preference for students with an interest in gender research.

Undergraduate Graduate

Student majoring in Political Science or International Studies, and can be used towards tuition or an internship. In order to be considered for this schoalrship, a student must have a 3.5 GPA and have taken at least four political science courses. Preference is given to students who represent diversity and are members of Pi Sigma Alpha.

Undergraduate Seniors Need-Based

Open to Law and Constitutional Studies seniors who plan to attend law school. Recipients are chosen for academic excellence, character, legal aptitude, and dedication to public service; financial need is secondary.

Graduate

For full-time Sociology graduate students (Master’s or PhD).

Undergraduate Need-Based

For undergraduate Political Science or History majors with a 2.5–3.5 GPA, financial need, and no other scholarship support. Applicants should show recent involvement in a compassionate service organization. Preference is given to History majors who work at least part-time.

Graduate

For graduate students studying Sociology.

Graduate Need-Based

For enrolled PhD students in Sociology who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate financial need.

Graduate Need-Based

Open to graduate students of Political Science who have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and demonstrate financial need.

Undergraduate Graduate Need-Based

International students who are majoring in Political Science who demonstrate financial need or who live in a low-income country, or a country with financial challenges.

Undergraduate Graduate Need-Based

Recipients demonstrate professional promise, financial need and good character. Chosen by the Institute of Political Economy 1) legislative interns from Cache Valley for legislators from Cache Valley 2) Students for legislators from Cache Valley 3) Students as interns for members of legislative leadership.

Undergraduate Sophomore

Applicant must answer "Do you plan to attend Law School, and if so, what is your top choice? Shall be Sophmores, Juniors, or Seniors with any degree within the college, preference to students in their Junior year. Must be full-time and have cumulative GPA of 3.85 or higher.

Undergraduate Graduate

Upper division students in the college with general aptitude, as determined by grades.

Undergraduate Juniors Seniors

Cost of attendance for Juniors or Seniors with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Must be majoring in Political Science Teaching, Law and Constitutional Studies, International Studies, or Political Science.

Graduate

Graduate students in the Sociology Program. Enrolled in the M.S., M.S.S., or Ph.D. programs. They must declare a career interest in international development.

Undergraduate Need-Based

Students in the Political Science with the most financial need. Preference to third-fourth year students. Preference for top 25% in terms of academic achievement. Preference for students planning to enroll in graduate school, law school, or enter the U.S. Government Service.

Undergraduate Graduate

Anthropology major.

Undergraduate

Undergraduate Research in Anthropology. See amended MOA from 2023.

Undergraduate Graduate

Graduate student assistance in conjunction with the research and applied activities. May be offered to a limited number of undergraduates depending on funding.

Undergraduate Graduate

Earnings from this endowment will be used to enhance a variety of international opportunities in the Sociology program at USU.

Undergraduate Need-Based

Graduates from Logan High School, demonstrate financial need, academic achievement, and leadership skills.

Graduate

Graduates who are enrolled or have applied to become enrolled in the USU demography graduate program. Demonstrate academic achievement of high quality. Preference given to students who are interested in the effects of population and development of Asian societies.