Main campus SGPP juniors and seniors can apply for funding to help cover the costs of conference travel, study abroad, GRE/LSAT Test Prep Courses, textbook scholarships, and many other great opportunities.
These funding opportunities are available for SGPP main campus undergraduate students who have completed 60 units. Be sure to also check out our scholarship page for more opportunities.
Graduate students can apply for Ph.D. funding opportunities.
Travel Funding Stipend
Main Campus students may be reimbursed for travel expenses for academic conferences, out-of-state or international internships, study abroad programs, and student exchange programs.
Eligible expenses:
- Airfare (up to $500 for domestic; $1,000 for international)
- Conference registration fees (up to $500)
- Please read the requirements and application processes carefully – they are located on the Travel Stipend page.
Graduate Test Prep Stipend
If you are a main campus SGPP Junior or senior completing a GRE, GMAT, or LSAT test prep course from the Think Tank, you can apply for this stipend.
- Think Tank Test Prep Courses: up to $325.00
Textbook Scholarship
SGPP main campus Junior and senior students may apply for a textbook scholarship through the UA bookstore. The textbook scholarship includes up to $250 to be used on textbooks at the UA bookstore for one semester.
Melody S. Robidoux, Washington, D.C. Housing Stipend
SGPP majors may receive a stipend for housing if they have secured an internship in Washington, D.C.
Application details and deadline on the Washington, D.C. Housing Stipend page.
The Washington Center Seminars
The School of Government and Public Policy has funding available to sponsor eligible students to attend an academic seminar program in Washington D.C. SGPP funding will cover seminar costs and a travel stipend. The next Washington Center Seminars will be held in January 2025, with SGPP applications opening in September 2024. Students can read about The Washington Center Seminars (and other programs) at their website: https://twc.edu/
Melody S. Robidoux Emergency Student Funding Application
Melody S. Robidoux, who is a long-time donor to the university's School of Government and Public Policy, and has generously donated funds to assist students who are facing hardship as they work to complete their university journey. SGPP majors with a minimum 2.25 GPA are eligible for Think Tank tutoring and Bursar's balance funds.
Ronald and Karen Rose Internship Stipend
The Ronald R. Rose and Karen M. Rose Internship Stipend is a funding opportunity for SGPP students that is meant to assist Political Science students who are completing an unpaid internship opportunity. Please see the Ronald and Karen Rose Internship Stipend Details for more information on eligibility and how to apply.
Paula Krane Internship Stipend
The Paula Krane Internship Stipend is a funding opportunity for SGPP students that is meant to assist SGPP students who are completing an unpaid internship opportunity. Please see the Paula Krane Internship Stipend Details for more information on eligibility and how to apply.
Steven Brown Summer Internship Stipend
The Steven Brown Summer Stipend is a funding opportunity for SGPP students majoring in Public Affairs (formerly Public Management and Policy) who are completing an unpaid summer internship opportunity. Please see the Steven Brown Summer Internship Stipend Details for more information on eligibility and how to apply.