Are you a student seeking an exciting opportunity or Fellowship to support your degree program? American Political Science Association, USA inviting online application for APSA Diversity Fellowship Program. Don’t let this fantastic chance pass you by by missing the application deadline! In this article, we’ll go over the APSA Diversity Fellowship program’s features, benefits, and step-by-step application process. 

About APSA Diversity Fellowship Program

The APSA Diversity Fellowship Program (formerly known as the APSA Minority Fellowship Program or MFP) is a fellowship competition for individuals from underrepresented backgrounds applying to or in the early stages of doctoral programs in political science.

The DFP was established in 1969 as the Black Graduate Student Fellowship to increase the number of African American graduate students in the discipline. In 1979, the Chicano Student Fellowship was established.

Over time, the fellowship program evolved into the Minority Fellowship Program (MFP), expanding to include support for all scholars from traditionally underrepresented racial and ethnic backgrounds.

As of Fall 2020, the program was renamed to the APSA Diversity Fellowship Program to better mirror language that reflects, encourages, and uplifts aspiring scholars of color and to acknowledge the current and projected demographic shifts in racial and ethnic populations in the US.

Since its inception, the APSA DFP has designated more than 600 fellows and contributed to the successful completion of doctoral political science programs for over 100 individuals.

About Sponsors

Founded in 1903, the American Political Science Association (APSA) is the leading professional organization for the study of political science and serves more than 11,000 members in more than 100 countries. With a range of programs and services for individuals, departments, and institutions, APSA brings together political scientists from all fields of inquiry, regions, and occupational endeavors within and outside academe to deepen our understanding of politics, democracy, and citizenship throughout the world.

APSA Diversity Fellowship Program Coverage

Fellows will receive a one-time award of $2000 to support their graduate study.

APSA Diversity Fellowship Program Eligibility Criteria

• Be a current first or second year graduate student, currently enrolled in a political science PhD program. Masters students are not eligible for the spring cycle of the fellowship.
• Be members of one of the following historically under-represented racial/ethnic groups: African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Latinos/as, and Native Americans (federal /state recognized tribes); or be able to demonstrate interest in broadening participation in political science and pursuing scholarship on issues affecting underrepresented racial and ethnic groups, or issues of tribal sovereignty and governance. Applications from scholars of MENA descent are welcome.
• Be a US citizen, US national, US permanent resident (holder of a Permanent Resident Card), or an individual granted deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program (DACA) at the time of application.
• Demonstrate an interest in teaching and potential for research in political science.

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Required Documents

• Fellowship Application Form
• Letter of Enrollment
• Official Transcripts
• Recommendation Letter

How to Apply?

Please follow the following application instructions to apply for APSA Diversity Fellowship Program:

• Create an account and to apply from here.
• Fill-out the required informations
• Attach & submit the supporting documents in the fellowship Application Form.
• Check your email for the successful application.

Official Notification

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