Scholarships and Prizes
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The Political Science Department annually recognizes its outstanding students.2007 award recipients
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Caroline L Gross Memorial Award for Outstanding Achievement in Political Science
This award has been established to Caroline L Gross, the first woman to be selected as majority leader of the New Hampshire House of Representatives. Two political science students are selected each year and the award is a book in the field of Political Science not to exceed $50 from the UNH Book Exchange. The award is made annually to senior status, New Hampshire residents majoring in Political Science and demonstrating academic excellence. The Political Science department faculty determines the award recipient.
Luther and Ruth Cross Shatterly Fund for Political Science
This is a need-based scholarship and fellowship to both graduate and undergraduate students studying political science. This award was created in memory of Amelia Holmes Cross, a former state representative of New Hampshire. Awards are determined by the Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, or his/her representative.
Malcolm and Virginia Smith Award
Given by the College of Liberal Arts to a student nominated by the Political Science Department. This award recognizes a graduating senior who has shown the most growth and progress in her or his major. Award amount varies.
PSD Faculty Award
For outstanding undergraduates, this awards consists of a $50 gift certificate for use at the Durham Book Exchange.