Awards and Scholarships

  • PBK Svc Scholarship - All Undergrads Eligible!

    This has been won by UConn students in the past several years!  No membership in PBK required. (Application open until 1/21/25)

    $5,000 Scholarships Available to Undergraduates

    The Phi Beta Kappa Society is now accepting online applications for the Key into Public Service scholarship. The program connects undergraduate arts and sciences majors with pathways into local, state, and federal government service. The Society will select 20 successful applicants who will receive $5,000 academic scholarships and will participate in an educational conference experience in Washington, D.C., that will provide them with training, mentoring, and resources on pathways into public service careers. Phi Beta Kappa membership is not required, but students must attend a Phi Beta Kappa chapter institution and have a minimum 3.5 GPA.

    Characteristics of ideal recipients include intellectual curiosity, breadth and depth in arts and sciences coursework, leadership propensity, and service to others. Interested students can learn more and apply online until January 21, 2025, at PBK.org/ServiceScholarsApp

    For more information, contact: Susanna Cowan at susanna.cowan@uconn.edu

Looking for internships or jobs in government? Check out negovjobs.com, a free regional job board built by a UConn professor that lists over 5,000 state and local government openings across New England and the Hudson Valley — including positions you won’t find on Indeed or Handshake. No login required, updated weekly, and great for anyone curious about a public-sector career.

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