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Studying Government? Explore 5 hand-curated scholarships relevant to Government students. Each entry lists the funding amount, application deadline, and eligibility requirements — apply directly through the official provider.
Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Closes in 23 days
New York State Senate
Amount $8,800 stipend paid biweekly
Deadline Oct 30, 2026
New York college sophomores through seniors with a 3.0 GPA, full-time enrollment history, campus approval, and a complete policy-focused ap…
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
Daughters of the American Revolution
Amount $2,000 per year for up to four years ($8,000 maximum)
Deadline Jan 31, 2027
A U.S.-citizen graduating senior planning at least 24 undergraduate credit hours in American History and American Government at an accredit…
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Varies
United States
Graduate
James Madison Memorial Fellowship Foundation
Amount Up to $24,000 total, with no more than $12,000 in one academic year
Deadline Mar 1, 2027
A U.S. citizen with a bachelor’s degree by August 31, 2027 who teaches or intends to teach American history, government, civics, social stu…
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Partial
United States
Masters
Center for Women in Government & Civil Society at the University at Albany
Amount $15,000 stipend plus tuition assistance; health plans are available
Deadline Rolling until the 2027 cohort is filled
A graduate student or working professional from any discipline with at least 12 completed graduate credits who can relocate to Albany for t…
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Partial
United States
Undergraduate
United States Senate and The Hearst Foundations
Amount $12,500 undergraduate scholarship plus a fully funded Washington Week
Deadline Varies by state or jurisdiction, generally September–October 2026; use the official state contact list
A 2026–2027 high-school junior or senior who lives in the represented state or jurisdiction and actively serves in a qualifying elected or …
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