This scholarship is intended to honor exceptional Public Policy & Administration or Political Science majors who are highly motivated, dedicated to\u00a0public\u00a0service, and strongly considering a career in\u00a0the public or nonprofit sectors. This scholarship is designed to reward students who have shown exceptional abilities in managing all academic requirements as well as community activities.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n Award Amount:<\/strong> $1,000<\/p>\n Eligibility:\u00a0<\/b>J<\/span>u<\/span>nior or senior standing; returning to WOU next academic year<\/span>; declared major in\u00a0<\/span>either<\/span>\u00a0Political Science <\/span>or<\/span> Public Policy & Administration; GPA of 3.3 or higher.<\/span><\/p>\n TO APPLY<\/strong>: Go to <\/span>Politics, Policy and Administration Scholarship<\/a><\/p>\n How amount will be allocated:<\/strong> <\/span>Faculty in the Politics, Policy and Administration Department will review all applications submitted by the deadline and will select an award recipient by the end of each spring quarter. The award of $1,000 will be disbursed to the scholarship winner at the beginning of the subsequent fall term.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/span><\/p>\n <\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=”1_2″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_blurb title=”Outstanding Student Awards” image=”https:\/\/wou.edu\/publicpolicy\/files\/2023\/09\/Brooke-Clement-2-scaled.jpeg” image_icon_width=”135%” icon_alignment=”left” content_max_width=”796px” _builder_version=”4.21.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_font=”|700|||||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n See all award winners!<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n Each year the Politics, Policy, and Administration department selects students who we feel exhibit tenacity, interest in the field and exceptional performance in our classrooms to receive the awards of Outstanding Student in Political Science, Outstanding Student in Public Policy and Administration, and an occasional award for a student who shines in specific categories.<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ min_height=”315.2px” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ custom_padding=”|||” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_padding__hover=”|||”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.17.6″ background_size=”initial” background_position=”top_left” background_repeat=”repeat” custom_margin=”-39px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n Find out how through the University Advancement giving<\/a> page.<\/p>\n [\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Politics, Policy and Administration Scholarship See…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":435,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_seopress_robots_primary_cat":"","_seopress_titles_title":"","_seopress_titles_desc":"","_seopress_robots_index":"","_lmt_disableupdate":"","_lmt_disable":"","_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"\n
Applications are due May 1st.\u00a0<\/span><\/strong>For more information, contact your major adviser.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\nPolitics, Policy and Administration Scholarship<\/h1>\nPolitics, Policy and Administration Department, Western Oregon University\n\nWe are proud to be able to award a scholarship to one of our majors with the help of donations from supporters and faculty of the WOU Politics, Policy and Administration Department. The scholarship is intended to reward exceptional students who are highly motivated, dedicated to service, and strongly considering a career in the political or policy making field. Recipients must demonstrate academic ability and commitment, active involvement at WOU and\/or the larger community, and career objectives related to the content taught by the Politics, Policy and Administration Department.\n\nAmount of scholarship: $ 1,000<\/strong>\n\nTO APPLY<\/strong>: Go to\u00a0Politics, Policy and Administration Scholarship<\/a>.\n\nSign in with your portal information to apply.<\/a>\n\nHow amount will be allocated:<\/strong>\n\nApplications will be accepted in the spring quarter of the student\u2019s junior<\/strong> year with the deadline in May - date to be announced. Faculty in the Politics, Policy and Administration Department will select the recipient by the end of each spring quarter. The award of $1,000 will be given out at the beginning of the subsequent fall term.\n\nApplication requirements<\/strong>\n
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Scholarship Winners<\/h1>\n
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2020-2021<\/h1>\n
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<\/a>Jessie Scott<\/strong>\n\nPolitical Science major\n\n\"I transferred to WOU at the start of my Junior year, and that is also when I decided to change my major. Rather than pursuing biology I switched gears completely and began my journey towards a Political Science degree. I am extremely glad I chose WOU and this major. All of my professors and peers have been fantastic and I have learned so much. Politics can be a bit of a controversial subject, but what I have come to learn is that they are related to everything and everyone, daily. A career in political science will grant me the opportunity to improve the quality of life for people while allowing me to always grow and learn from new experiences. I look forward to a future focused on international studies and finding ways to incite positive changes wherever my explorations take me.\"<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>\n2019-2020<\/h1>\n
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<\/a>Jessica Martinez-Medina, <\/strong>Current third year at WOU<\/strong>\n\nPublic Policy and Administration major | Spanish and Organizational Leadership minor\n\n\"I am very passionate about public service, social justice, and helping others. I seek to provide equity and justice for all people. Before I started WOU I knew that I wanted to assist my community and through my experience I learned that Public Policy and Administration was the perfect way to do that. This major has given me the flexibility to learn more about what public service really\u00a0means and the opportunity to make life-long connections. Overall, the program has allowed me to grow as a person and has motivated me to continue to empower and help our communities.\"<\/span>\n2018-2019<\/h1>\nNo Scholarship awarded<\/strong>\n
2017-2018<\/h1>\nRichard Daughters<\/strong>\n
2016-2017<\/h1>\n
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<\/a>Erika Gutierrez, WOU alumnus\n<\/strong>Public Policy and Administration major\u00a0| Psychology minor\n<\/span>\u201cIf you don\u2019t go after what you want, you\u2019ll never have it. If you don\u2019t ask, the answer is always no. If you don\u2019t step forward, you\u2019re always in the same place\u201d. \u2013Nora Roberts<\/span>\n\n\"I am a first generation student with two immigrant parents who have instilled in me the importance of having an education from a very young age. They have always encouraged and supported my decision on what I\u2019ve wanted to study as long as it was something that I truly wanted. I was able to learn and expand my interests through this program. From my very first political science class, I was convinced that Public Policy and Administration was the right major for me. Every professor inspired and motivated me to do well in class. I am very appreciative to the Politics, Policy, and Administration Department for offering this scholarship and picking me to be a recipient.\u00a0Thank you.\"\n\n\u00a0<\/span>\n2015-2016:<\/h1>\n
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Timothy DeMichele, WOU alumnus\n<\/strong>Public Policy and Administration major | Philosophy minor\n\"Studying primarily in Political Science then Public Policy and Administration disciplines, my\u00a0journey through Western Oregon University can be summarized in three paradoxes. First, while\u00a0narrowing my learning from broad political states and world peace to administrative procedures\u00a0and collective bargaining agreements, my approach to problem solving has broadened. Second,\u00a0while challenging my faith in God in the classroom, the faculty in the Liberal Arts Departments\u00a0have absolutely supported me and mentored me toward my goals. Third, as opinionated as I am,\u00a0WOU gave me opportunities to voice my views in many formats and the faculty has graciously\u00a0listened to and engaged me.\n\nImmediately after Winter Term 2016, I will be entering full time employment in Oregon in local\u00a0government or an education field. My goals are to teach English in Laos, earn a Master\u2019s in\u00a0Education, teach and administrate in a Hawaii school, and serve as a public official someday.\n\nTo all of the WOU faculty and staff who have made my education possible: thank you all for\u00a0your selfless service and sense of responsibility to teach people. I am very grateful to you. To\u00a0students who are contemplating which major to choose: I encourage you to commit to the\u00a0Political Science and\/or Public Policy and Administration majors because you will hear of the\u00a0need for good civic leaders in many fields and you will be equipped to fulfill such roles.\"\n2014-2015:<\/h1>\nJill Gentry, WOU alumnus<\/strong><\/span>\n
2013-2014:<\/h1>\n
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<\/a>\n\nAnthony Medina, WOU alumnus<\/strong>\nPublic Policy and Administration major | Sociology minor<\/span>\n\"I grew up in a small rural farm-working town that was predominantly Latino. I, along with many of my other classmates, were first in our families to go to college. Through the Public Policy and Administration\u00a0program at Western, I have been able to grow personally and professionally.\"<\/span>\n\nFollowing his time at Western Oregon University, Anthony obtained a MA from Stanford University in 2015. He has now\u00a0started working for the Department of Administrative Services in the Chief Financial Office as an Assistant Budget and Policy Analyst. His main job duties involve the drafting of the Governor's Recommended Budget and presenting agency budgets in his portfolio to the legislature.<\/span>\nWant to find out how to give to this scholarship?<\/h1>\n
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