Overview
Scholarship type
Number of scholarships to award
Grant
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Karl Kahrs Scholarship was established to assist students who are studying Political Science or Public Administration who will be studying abroad in an EU country.
Dr. Kahrs, Professor of Political Science Emeritus specializing in Germany and the EU, served in the Department of Political Science for over 30 years.
Benefits
The benefits and monetary value of the scholarship are unknown.
Eligibility
Open to students who meet the following criteria:
- Declared major or minor in Political Science, Public Administration, or related field within the Division of Politics, Administration, and Justice (PAJ), College of Humanities and Social Sciences (HSS) at CSUF.
- Minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA.
- Demonstrated financial need by filing the 2025–26 FAFSA or the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).
- Will be studying abroad in a European Union country during the upcoming academic year or semester.
Criteria:Applicants will be evaluated based on:
- Academic standing and potential for success in their political science or public administration studies.
- Demonstrated financial need.
- Commitment to studying abroad in an EU country.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Locations
Nationality
Study experience required
Age
Application
Application deadline
Application Instructions:In the "Short Essay Questions" section of the Student Application, respond to the following prompt:"If you plan to participate in a Study Abroad or a Study Away program in the upcoming academic year/semester, please provide the name and destination of the program you have applied for, and explain why you have chosen this program. Additionally, describe how this experience will contribute to your academic and/or professional development."
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