James G. Fulton Political Internship Award

James G. Fulton Award  

Students who are accepted into the Institute of Politics Internship & Seminar course will have an opportunity to apply for the James G. Fulton Political Internship Award. These scholarships will support eight students who are from Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Westmoreland, Butler, and/or Washington counties. Preference is given to students from Allegheny County. 

This award honors the history of James G. Fulton and provides local students at the University of Pittsburgh's Oakland Campus with high-quality experiential learning experiences within urban, suburban, and rural political contexts located within the district offices of federal, state, or local elected officials. 

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The application window is open until Tuesday, June 4, 2024. Click here to apply today. 

Spring 2023 Fulton Award Recipients

carson hawkCarson Hawk
Senior
Allegheny County 

 

andrew klepisAndrew Klepeis
Senior
Washington County

 

amber mckaveneyAmber Mckaveney
Sophomore
Allegheny County

 

Elizabeth ZwiklElizabeth Zwikl
Senior
Allegheny County

 

 

View past award recipients

Award Details

We offer scholarships to four students per term (eight students per year) of approximately $2,000 to cover transportation to district offices located further than 10 miles away and the remaining funds used at the student's discretion.

This will help assure that the University's students are offered politically and geographically diverse regional opportunities, also catalyzing a student-based classroom dialogue that includes urban, suburban, and rural political perspectives.

In some instances, as a result of receiving additional academic scholarship awards, the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid may find it necessary to reduce or cancel other financial aid, so the total sum of all awards does not exceed state, federal, or institution program limits. If you have any questions about how the receipt of this award may impact your current financial aid offer, please contact finaid@pitt.edu.

Eligibility for the Fulton Award

  • Undergraduate students pursuing any major with previous coursework in political science
  • Preference is given to juniors and seniors
  • Minimum grade point average of 2.75
  • Preference is given to students from southwestern Pennsylvania
  • Preference is given to students who demonstrate a commitment to understanding and productively engage in political discourse involving multiple perspectives across the political continuum  

Questions for the Fulton Award

  • If you were granted this award, how would this scholarship help you? (250-500 words)
  • How have you demonstrated a commitment to understanding and engaging in political discourse involving multiple perspectives? (250-500 words)