Political Science offers undergraduate students from across the University two unique opportunities to gain in-depth, first-hand experience in the world of government and politics while also earning credits that can be applied towards their degree. The Public Affairs Internship provides a range of opportunities to work in government in the United States. The Ottawa Internship Program provides first-hand experience with the House of Commons in Ottawa, Canada.
Helen Mataya Graves Political Science Internship Scholarship
The purpose of this award is to recognize academic achievements of UM-Dearborn students, and to support, through tuition stipend, the participation in off-campus non-paid political internship experiences which enhance the students' educational and career objectives. This scholarship is intended to support those internship programs which are non-paid and which yield university credit. The scholarship funds awarded will be applied toward tuition costs for the political internship course. Applicants must have achieved sophomore standing (25 credit hours), and be enrolled in an political internship for the term in which he/she is applying. Students interested in applying should contact the Office of Financial Aid.