Mississippi Valley State University

May 10, 2008

Pi Sigma Alpha – Political Science Honor Society

The purpose is to stimulate scholarship and interest in the subject of government.

Pi Sigma Alpha, the national political science honor society, is open to graduate and uper-level undergraduate students in political science who have achieved the required level of academic excellence.  Membership is possible only through local chapters such as the one in your department.

  • Founded in 1920
  • Over 430 chapters nationwide
  • Member, Associatgion of College Honor Societies

Benefits of membership

  • Recognition of academic excellence in political science
  • Forum for scholarly activities
  • Opportunities for administrative experience as a Pi Sigma Alpha officer
  • Annual chapter grants competition

New in 1994

  • Scholarship for gradua te study
  • Awards for best graduate and undergraduate papers
  • Awards for best local chapters
  • Awards for best chapter advisers