Awards & Scholarships

POLS Department Awards and Scholarships

Titunik Distinguished Research Paper Award

Joshua Liu

In memory of the late Dr. Regina F. Titunik’s contributions to the Political Science Department, the UH Hilo community, and her focus on improving the writing skills of students, each year the author of one distinguished research paper receives this honor with a certificate and small cash award.

We congratulate Joshua G. C. Liu as our 2021-2022 Titunik Award Winner.

Castberg Award for Outstanding Graduating Senior

Maya McGarry

In honor of the late Dr. Rick A. Castberg’s contributions to the Political Science Department, UH Hilo, and the broader community, each year one distinguished graduating senior receives this recognition with a small cash award and certificate.

We congratulate Maya J.K. McGarry as our 2021-2022 Castberg Award Winner.

Willard D. Keim Memorial Scholarship

Tiffnie Kakalia

This scholarship endowment has been established by the family of the late Dr. Willard D. Keim to award annual UH scholarships to Political Science majors who have a record of excellent academic, school, and community activities.

We congratulate Tiffnie Kakalia as our 2021-2022 Keim Scholarship Winner.

Related Scholarship Opportunities

University of Hawaiʻi Scholarships

University of Hawaiʻi Scholarships

For more information, please contact the UH System Scholarship Office at scholars@hawaii.edu.

Rotary Peace Fellowship

Rotary Peace Fellowship

For more information, please contact Dr. Su-Mi Lee .

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

Harry S. Truman Scholarship

For more information, please contact Dr. Sarah Marusek .

APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute

APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute

For more information, please contact Dr. Su-Mi Lee or Dr. Sarah Marusek