Scholarships

This $2,000 award and $600 second-place award were established by David Kalb, a political science alumnus of Cal Poly Humboldt (’76), who served as president of Associated Students. Bruce Haston, a former political science professor at Humboldt for more than 25 years and a mentor of David Kalb’s while he was a student, also contributed to the award. It is presented each spring to a student who has demonstrated personal commitment and leadership by taking an active role in student government, particularly through the Office of Associated Students. Students who have shown leadership through other campus or community activities may also apply. Political science majors will be given special consideration.

Applications are due in March. To apply, contact the department office.

The purpose of this award is to support full-time Humboldt students seeking to study abroad anywhere in the world for at least a semester and to cover costs not readily paid from other sources. A grant up to $500 to support full-time Humboldt students seeking to study abroad in a 12 unit/one semester (or equivalent) program anywhere in the world.

Awarded to continuing majors who will return in the following fall semester.

These are scholarships (minimum of $2,000 each per student per year) for students majoring in Political Science who graduated from a Humboldt County high school, is in good academic standing, and has financial need.