WMU Department of Political Science: John R. Borsos Endowed Scholarship Grant

WMU Department of Political Science: John R. Borsos Endowed Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Michigan University
Amount: Approximately US $2,000
Last Updated: July 23, 2025

Summary

The John R. Borsos Endowed Scholarship, offered by the WMU Department of Political Science, supports graduate students pursuing political science. Established in memory of John R. Borsos, this scholarship awards approximately $2,000 annually. To apply, candidates must submit an essay and references, ensuring they maintain a minimum undergraduate GPA of 3.0. The scholarship emphasizes academic merit, with applications open to students enrolled in the graduate program for the fall semester.

Overview

Graduate Scholarships The Department of Political Science at Western Michigan University announces the winners of its awards and scholarships at the honors luncheon in April of each year. With the exception of the William Ritchie Prize in Political Theory, an application is required for all awards and scholarships. The following scholarships require an application consisting of an essay by the applicant and the names of three faculty references. John R. Borsos Memorial Endowed Scholarship This award, intended for graduate students of political science, was established in memory of John R. Borsos by his family. A superior student of Political Science, John R. Borsos received the M.A. degree posthumously. The award is made annually. This annual award is approximately $2,000.Application is made through nomination by faculty or by self-nomination.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Application is open to students who will be enrolled in the Political Science graduate program in the fall semester.The scholarship shall be primarily academic merit-based requiring a minimum overall undergraduate GPA of 3.0. Other criteria may be considered at the discretion of the selection committee.