Pi Sigma Alpha

Young Alumni Award

Submission Deadline: May 1, 2025

The Pi Sigma Alpha Young Alumni Award recognizes alumni who are under the age of 35 and have emerged as leaders through personal and professional achievements in political science and related fields. The award honors members whose academic excellence serves as a foundation for their commitment to making a positive impact on their communities or the political science profession. It is conferred upon alumni who epitomize Pi Sigma Alpha’s commitment to providing leadership opportunities; stimulating scholarship and interest in politics, government, and democracy; encourage diversity, equity, and inclusion; and supporting activities that promote dialogue and civic engagement.

Outstanding candidates have demonstrated a commitment to Pi Sigma Alpha’s values and activities.

The Pi Sigma Alpha Young Alumni Award will be conferred annually. The recipient will be selected by a committee of three consisting of two Pi Sigma Alpha Council members and the previous year’s awardee. (Note: for the first year, the committee will consist of three PSA Council members.) The award will be conferred at the Pi Sigma Alpha Annual Meeting

The awardee shall receive a plaque and be the keynote speaker at the National Student Research Conference.