Pi Sigma Alpha
Founded in 1920 at the University of Texas, Pi Sigma Alpha is the national honor society for undergraduate and graduate students of political science, with over 440 chapters established in colleges and universities in the United States.
Benefits of Membership
Membership in an honor society is a worthy distinction in itself, and as a measure of academic achievement can provide a tangible advantage in a competitive world. All Pi Sigma Alpha members, regular and honorary, receive a certificate of membership and permanent enrollment in the society's membership rolls, maintained by the National Office. Upon request, the National Office will provide letters verifying membership to prospective employers or graduate schools. Because Pi Sigma Alpha is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies, the United States Office of Personnel Management guarantees a higher entry-level grade to Pi Sigma Alpha members entering government service. Members are entitled to wear the Pi Sigma Alpha key at any time or the medallion with cap and gown at graduation and on other official occasions.
Pi Sigma Alpha gives students the opportunity for valuable administrative experience as chapter officers or organizers of chapter activities. Chapters can compete for the Chapter Activities Grants awarded each year by the National Office. Members are also eligible to compete for internship scholarships, graduate school scholarships, and paper awards. The national organization hosts an annual conference at which members can present their original research.
Qualifications for Membership
The purpose of Pi Sigma Alpha is to stimulate scholarship and interest in the subject of government by providing tangible recognition to students who have excelled in the field. Minimum standards for admission are as follows:
- Completion of at least four courses within the Department of Political Science (including one 300-level course)
- Junior standing (completion of at least 60 credit hours)
- A GPA in your Political Science classes of at least 3.3
- An overall GPA of at least 3.0
Application forms are available at the PLSC departmental office.
Programs for Pi Sigma Alpha Chapters and Students
- Annual Chapter Activity Grant Awards
- Scholarship for Graduate Study in Political Science
- Scholarship for Washington Internships
- Best Chapter Awards
- Best Class Paper Award
- Best Thesis Award
- National Student Research Conference
For more information, please contact the faculty advisor, Dr. Agustin Markarian (gmarkarian@luc.edu) or visit Pi Sigma Alpha's website.
Founded in 1920 at the University of Texas, Pi Sigma Alpha is the national honor society for undergraduate and graduate students of political science, with over 440 chapters established in colleges and universities in the United States.
Benefits of Membership
Membership in an honor society is a worthy distinction in itself, and as a measure of academic achievement can provide a tangible advantage in a competitive world. All Pi Sigma Alpha members, regular and honorary, receive a certificate of membership and permanent enrollment in the society's membership rolls, maintained by the National Office. Upon request, the National Office will provide letters verifying membership to prospective employers or graduate schools. Because Pi Sigma Alpha is a member of the Association of College Honor Societies, the United States Office of Personnel Management guarantees a higher entry-level grade to Pi Sigma Alpha members entering government service. Members are entitled to wear the Pi Sigma Alpha key at any time or the medallion with cap and gown at graduation and on other official occasions.
Pi Sigma Alpha gives students the opportunity for valuable administrative experience as chapter officers or organizers of chapter activities. Chapters can compete for the Chapter Activities Grants awarded each year by the National Office. Members are also eligible to compete for internship scholarships, graduate school scholarships, and paper awards. The national organization hosts an annual conference at which members can present their original research.
Qualifications for Membership
The purpose of Pi Sigma Alpha is to stimulate scholarship and interest in the subject of government by providing tangible recognition to students who have excelled in the field. Minimum standards for admission are as follows:
- Completion of at least four courses within the Department of Political Science (including one 300-level course)
- Junior standing (completion of at least 60 credit hours)
- A GPA in your Political Science classes of at least 3.3
- An overall GPA of at least 3.0
Application forms are available at the PLSC departmental office.
Programs for Pi Sigma Alpha Chapters and Students
- Annual Chapter Activity Grant Awards
- Scholarship for Graduate Study in Political Science
- Scholarship for Washington Internships
- Best Chapter Awards
- Best Class Paper Award
- Best Thesis Award
- National Student Research Conference
For more information, please contact the faculty advisor, Dr. Agustin Markarian (gmarkarian@luc.edu) or visit Pi Sigma Alpha's website.