The Robertson School of Government (RSG) also offers specific scholarships and grants to our respective students.

We offer both need-based and merit-based awards. Some of our scholarships come directly from the RSG budget while others have been provided by the generosity of donors and friends of the university.

For additional information or questions, please contact the Robertson School of Government Financial Aid office: Contact Person: J.Clayton Ricker Phone: 757.352.4572 email:johnric@regent.edu

The following are the scholarships and grants offered by RSG:

Trustee Scholarships

• 75% tuition remission per year
• Renewable for one year with a 3.90 or higher GPA in RSG

Dean's Scholarships

• 50% tuition remission per year
• Renewable for one year with a 3.80 or higher GPA in RSG

Merit Scholarships

• 33% tuition remission per year
• Renewable for one year with a 3.70 or higher GPA in RSG

Faculty Honors Scholarships

• 25% tuition remission per year
• Renewable for one year with a 3.50 or higher GPA in RSG

Military Grant

• 25% tuition remission per year for those serving in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, whether active duty, reserves or National Guard
• Starting in Fall 2011, 25% tuition remission per year for the spouses of those serving in any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, whether active duty, reserves or National Guard
• Must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA to remain eligible

Government Employee Grant

• 25% tuition remission per year for those serving in local, state or federal government
• Must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA to remain eligible

Providence Award

• 15% tuition remission per year
• Must maintain at least a 3.30 GPA to remain eligible
• Does not automatically renew; requires reapplication each year

Regent Undergrad Award

• 15% tuition remission per year
• Must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA to remain eligible

Stewardship Award

• 10% tuition remission per year
• Must maintain at least a 3.20 GPA to remain eligible
• Does not automatically renew; requires reapplication each year

Endowed Scholarships

The Bringard Scholarships. The Bringard Scholarship provides one $2,500 scholarship each year. Award criteria: (1) a student in good standing in RSG, (2) minimum GPA of 3.50, and (3) demonstrated financial need.

The Zanette Showker Hahn Scholarships. The Zanette Showker Hahn scholarship provides one $415 scholarship each year. Award criteria: (1) demonstrated financial need and (2) a minimum 3.50 GPA in RSG.

Jean B. James Scholarship Award for Family Devotion. The James Scholarship funds two $2,500 awards for government, law or law/government joint degree students each year. Award criteria: (1) a married student, (2) a student strongly committed to family life as evidenced in their marriage, church and community, (3) one obedient to God's call during a mid-career redirection, and (4) an academically strong student. 

The David and Janey Pace Student Scholarships. The Pace Scholarship provides one $2,500 award each year. Award criteria: (1) a student in good standing with RSG and (2) must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in RSG.

Joseph B. & Daythel R. Stokes Scholarships. The Stokes Scholarship funds one $5,000 award. Award criteria: (1) the donor asks that the recipient make every effort during their lifetime to try to assist at least one student, not related to them, who is attending undergraduate or graduate school, (2) recipients must have been born in the southeastern United States, east of the Mississippi River and south of the Mason-Dixon line, (3) must maintain a 3.0 or higher GPA, and (4) must demonstrate financial need.

Tabor Family Memorial Scholarships. The Tabor Scholarship provides funding for one $5,000 award each year. Award criteria: (1) a single, non-married student and (2) must maintain at least a 3.0 GPA in RSG.