Graduate Scholarships

The School of Politics and Global Studies awards over $40,000 worth of scholarships each year to exemplary students. Opportunities to earn scholarships are based on academics, experience, personal stories and financial need and are listed in detail below. 

SPGS Director's Graduate Scholarship

Each spring, the School of Politics and Global Studies awards two scholarships for students in the M.A., Global Security program ($1,000 each); two scholarships for students in the M.A. in International Affairs and Leadership program ($1,000 each), one scholarship for a student in the Political Psychology program ($1,000 each); and one scholarship for a students in the M.A., Political Science program ($500). 

This scholarship is competitive and is based upon an evaluation of the applicant’s personal statement, academic performance, extracurricular and/or work activity, and need. To be considered, applicants must submit all required materials by the published spring deadline. Scholarships will be awarded during the fall semester of the following academic year. Students must be enrolled in at least 3 graduate credits listed on the IPOS in the fall semester the scholarship is awarded. Academic excellence and financial need will be considered in awarding this scholarship. 

Applicants in the following Master’s programs will be considered:

Scholarship applications are due every year on March 12th at 11:59pm MST. For questions about the application process, please contact the Graduate Coordinator for your program at [email protected].

Stephen G. Walker Graduate Support Endowment Fund

This fund is in honor of emeritus professor Stephen G. Walker, who was a faculty member in the Department of Political Science from 1969 until his retirement in 2003. During his time at ASU, Dr. Walker produced numerous PhD students who have since obtained faculty positions around the world. Those former students, and even students primarily advised by other faculty, have contributed to this fund to show appreciation of Walker’s mentorship.

Graduate students will receive support to attend conferences, receive additional professional development and training opportunities, and conduct dissertation fieldwork, among other activities thanks to this fund. The scholarship amount typically ranges from $2,000-$3,500.

SPGS PhD Student Research Opportunities

A  variety  of  different  competitive  funding  opportunities  are  available  to  doctoral  students  in  the  School of Politics and Global Studies. These include Conference Travel Grants, Summer Research Grants, and Methods and Language Training Grants. All funding is contingent on the resources available to SPGS in a given year, and the total number of and amount of grants awarded may vary from year to year. See the descriptions below for additional information.

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