WMU Department of Political Science: The Kourdie-Elshafei Scholarship Grant

WMU Department of Political Science: The Kourdie-Elshafei Scholarship Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Western Michigan University
Amount: US $2,500
Last Updated: July 23, 2025

Summary

The Kourdie-Elshafei Scholarship provides $2500 to undergraduate students in Western Michigan University's Political Science Department. Established by alumna Touline Kourdie Elshafei, this scholarship aims to support students with a minimum GPA of 3.15 who demonstrate financial need and have junior or senior status. Preference is given to first-generation college students and those overcoming socio-economic hardships, fostering opportunities for individuals from urban high schools.

Overview

Undergraduate Scholarships Western Michigan University's Department of Political Science grants several scholarships each year to our best students and announces the winners of its awards and scholarships at the honors luncheon in April of each year. The Kourdie-Elshafei Scholarship This scholarship has been established by Touline (LuLu) Kourdie Elshafei, a 2014 graduate of WMU's Political Science Department. A recipient of departmental scholarships while she was a student, LuLu is paying it forward by creating opportunities for current students. The spirit of this award is to support undergraduate students in the Department of Political Science who are working toward WMU graduation. The award is made on the basis of the student’s academic scholarship and demonstrated financial need. One scholarship valued at $2500 will be awarded for Fall.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. To be eligible for this award from the Department of Political Science, at time of applications, a student:Must hold a 3.15 GPA or greater.Must demonstrate financial need.Must have junior or senior level status and be enrolled in the Fall semester.Note that the receipt of other awards, scholarships, or honors will not make any student ineligible to apply for or receive the Kourdie-Elshafei Scholarship.