In addition to general financial aid, political science and criminal justice students are eligible for a number of merit-based and/or need-based scholarships and awards. Below is a list of departmental scholarships and awards. For information about applying for scholarships, contact the Chico State Financial Aid & Scholarship office(opens in new window). For more information about applying for awards, please contact the Political Science and Criminal Justice Department office.
- Alice W. Patten and Lois Needham Memorial Scholarship
- Bob Sherrard Scholarship
- Carl and Katie Thomas Scholarship
- Charles M. Price Sacramento Internship Award
- Edward J. Bronson Community Information Legal Clinic Fellows Award
- Edward J. Bronson Excellence in Legal Studies Award
- Honorable Mike Thompson Political Science Scholarship
- John G. Sanzone Memorial Scholarship
- Lew D. Oliver Scholarship
- Matilda K. and Maurice E.S. Brunelle Scholarship
- Michele J. Shover Academic Excellence in Political Science Award
- Nicholas G. Fosco Memorial Scholarship
- Paul DiGirolamo Memorial Scholarship
- Paul Persons "Fighting the Good Fight" Award
- Public Law Community Service Award
- Ralph and Ruth Choisser Law Scholarship
- Robert S. Ross Memorial Award
- Royce D. Delmatier Scholarship
- Sarah Libby Mahood Merit Scholarship
- Willis Clay Geer Memorial Scholarship