We are striving to inspire students to succeed by investing in tomorrow’s thinkers and creators. We are seeking the critical philanthropic support needed to reach new levels of excellence in each of these areas for the Department of Political Studies.

Undergraduate Student Awards
We are seeking philanthropic support to increase the number of scholarships and bursaries available to support our undergraduate students.

Together, we will create need-based bursaries to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to realize their full potential. Removing financial obstacles will provide access to a USask education for scores of students who could otherwise not afford to attend.

New merit-based scholarships will reward academic achievement. Scholarships are our best opportunity to recruit the most promising students who will go on to change the world. Only you can make this happen.

Graduate Research Fellowships
Graduate students are researchers and scholars with the skills to make major contributions to their fields. Graduate fellowships allow us to attract the most promising students whose research will change the world. Your support will expand our graduate research fellowships and help train the next generation of researchers, teachers, innovators and thought leaders.

I am extremely grateful to be the recipient of the Dawne Kae Isinger Award for Excellence in Political Studies. After I complete my undergraduate degree, I hope to continue my studies by pursuing a Master of Arts in political studies. The money from this award and the recognition it has brought will be very helpful to me in allowing me to pursue my studies.

I am also very appreciative that this award recognizes student leadership and involvement. It is very important to me to be involved in the campus community. This year, I have taken on a leadership position as the VP of External Affairs of the Arts & Science Students’ Union to help bring awareness to the needs of students in the college. This has allowed me to take on several projects with a focus on elevating the campus community and increasing connections between students. My main project this year has been working towards an Arts and Science Gala to showcase student work (both research and artwork) and to build connections between students, faculty, and alumni. I have also been working to increase communication between departments in the College of Arts and Science by leading a committee of student group leaders, with the hope of increasing collaboration between departments. My other contributions to the campus community include volunteering for the Political Studies Students’ Association and the USSU Women’s Centre.

This generosity will help me to further my education and contributions to the community by relieving some of the stress of financing my education. I am beyond grateful.

Maya Soifer
Dawne Kae Isinger Award for Excellence in Political Studies Recipient