Political Science Awards & Departmental Distinction

Dale Hathaway Social Action Scholarship

The Dale Hathaway Social Action Scholarship is given each year to a student in the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences who has financial need and can demonstrate commitment to peace and social justice through involvement in such organizations on or off campus.

David Mason Award

The David Mason Award is presented to a student who, like Dr. Dave Mason, understands the power of persuasion of the written word and who has future promise as a scholar-activist.

George S. Diener Memorial Scholarship

The George S. Diener Memorial Scholarship is presented to an outstanding political science major who is pursuing an internship with the Indiana State Legislature or a related Internship experience.

Margaret Brabant Award

The Margaret Brabant Award is presented to students who evince through their practices the inextricable bond between ethics and politics by their commitment to citizenship, community, and service to others.

Outstanding Senior Political Science Award

The Outstanding Senior Political Science Award is presented to the graduating student with the top scholastic record.

Political Leadership Award

The Political Leadership Award is presented to the graduating student who demonstrates outstanding political leadership.

Servant Leadership Award

The Servant Leadership Award is presented to an outstanding political science major who has integrated academic excellence with service to the community.

Terri Jett Award

The Terri Jett Award is presented to political science, peace and conflict studies, or race gender and sexuality studies students who, like Dr. Terri Jett, have shown a strong, intersectional commitment to advancing social justice.