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Student Resources
The Washington Center:
Internships are open to students from all majors. Students spend 10 to 14 weeks in Washington, DC, participating an internship and seminar, and taking one class. For this work, students earn up to 12 FAU credits. FAU students are currently eligible for a significant amount of financial aid to offset some of the costs of the program. If you would like to know more about The Washington Center, you can access the website at www.twc.edu or contact Professor Arias (akanner2@fau.edu) with any questions.
University Resources
- Division of Student Affairs: Services and programs supporting the students' learning environment.
- Current Students: Links to class schedules, bookstore, University Center, student organizations, student handbook, campus maps, parking, etc.
- FAU Libraries: Catalogs, databases, electronic journals.
- Office of Information Technology (OIT): Computer labs, hardware and software, email and homepage set-up, etc.
Departmental Scholarships
- The Gatlin Scholar is for a junior with at least 45 credits and a minimum 3.25 GPA in political science courses. The application must include a sample of your written coursework. The amount varies.
- The Cornerstone Solutions Award is for a junior or senior with a minimum 2.5 GPA and a record of involvement with, or demonstrated interest in, politics or government.
- The Herman and Jacqueline L. Becker Award is for a political science major who is a senior (at least 80 credits) with a minimum 3.0 GPA and a record of political activism and community service.
- Pi Sigma Alpha Induction. Pi Sigma Alpha is the Political Science honor society. Students with at least 80 credits and a minimum 3.0 GPA in political science are eligible to join Pi Sigma Alpha. Membership is offered during the Fall and Spring semesters.
- External Scholarships or Fellowships
- Florida Gubernatorial Fellowship .
