California State University-Sacramento/Scholarship

Robert G. Thompson Scholarship

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The purpose of this scholarship is to honor the memory of Robert G. Thompson, Government professor emeritus, and to assist students through financial support. Applicants must: be a Government or Political Science major be enrolled in at least 12 units during the time the scholarship is awarded have earned at least 30 units and have sophomore standing at the time of the receipt of the award have spent at least one...

Award $500 towards tuition

Deadline 2 March 2027

Who it is for, in the provider's words

  • Which collegeRobert G. Thompson Scholarship - Sacramento State
  • Who can applyApplicants must: be a Government or Political Science major be enrolled in at least 12 units during the time the scholarship is awarded have earned at least 30 units and have sophomore standing at the time of the receipt of the award have spent at least one semester on the CSU , Sacramento campus have at least a 3.0 grade point average overall have a letter of support from a faculty member submit an essay of no more than two double-spaced, typewritten pages in response to the following: The ideal of democracy has been the cornerstone of our political system in the modern world, especially in the United States.
  • Who can applyThe purpose of this scholarship is to honor the memory of Robert G. Thompson, Government professor emeritus, and to assist students through financial support. Applicants must: be a Government or Political Science major be enrolled in at least 12 units during the time the scholarship is awarded have earned at least 30 units and have sophomore standing at the time of the receipt of the award have spent at least one semester on the CSU , Sacramento campus have at least a 3.0 grade point average overall have a letter of support from a faculty member submit an essay of no more
  • Who can applythan two double-spaced, typewritten pages in response to the following: The ideal of democracy has been the cornerstone of our political system in the modern world, especially in the United States. But now in the 21st century we have to seriously ask ourselves: Is democracy still possible? Can we make it work? _Financial need may be considered, but it is not determinative.
  • Who can applyScopes Government

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Deadline
2 March 2027
How often
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In the provider's words: where each detail comes from
Name
Robert G. Thompson ScholarshipRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21019
Provider
Sacramento StateRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21019
What it provides
The purpose of this scholarship is to honor the memory of Robert G. Thompson, Government professor emeritus, and to assist students through financial support. Applicants must: be a Government or Political Science major be enrolled in at least 12 units during the time the scholarship is awarded have earned at least 30 units and have sophomore standing at the time of the receipt of the award have spent at least one semester on the CSU , Sacramento campus have at least a 3.0 grade point average overall have a letter of support from a faculty member submit an essay of no more than two double-spaced, typewritten pages in response to the following: The ideal of democracy has been the cornerstone of our political system in the modern world, especially in the United States. But now in the 21st century we have to seriously ask ourselves: Is democracy still possible? Can we make it work? _Financial need may be considered, but it is not determinative.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21019
Amount
Award $500 towards tuitionRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21019
Deadline
Deadline 03/02/2027Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21019
Which college
Robert G. Thompson Scholarship - Sacramento StateRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21019
Who can apply
Applicants must: be a Government or Political Science major be enrolled in at least 12 units during the time the scholarship is awarded have earned at least 30 units and have sophomore standing at the time of the receipt of the award have spent at least one semester on the CSU , Sacramento campus have at least a 3.0 grade point average overall have a letter of support from a faculty member submit an essay of no more than two double-spaced, typewritten pages in response to the following: The ideal of democracy has been the cornerstone of our political system in the modern world, especially in the United States.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21019
Who can apply
The purpose of this scholarship is to honor the memory of Robert G. Thompson, Government professor emeritus, and to assist students through financial support. Applicants must: be a Government or Political Science major be enrolled in at least 12 units during the time the scholarship is awarded have earned at least 30 units and have sophomore standing at the time of the receipt of the award have spent at least one semester on the CSU , Sacramento campus have at least a 3.0 grade point average overall have a letter of support from a faculty member submit an essay of no moreRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21019
Who can apply
than two double-spaced, typewritten pages in response to the following: The ideal of democracy has been the cornerstone of our political system in the modern world, especially in the United States. But now in the 21st century we have to seriously ask ourselves: Is democracy still possible? Can we make it work? _Financial need may be considered, but it is not determinative.Read on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21019
Who can apply
Scopes GovernmentRead on 2026-10-11 from https://csus.academicworks.com/opportunities/21019
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