Support Political Science

Your gift directly shapes the next generation of public servants, policy leaders, and engaged citizens. Gifts to the Department of Political Science fund scholarships for students who couldn't otherwise afford to pursue their studies, internships that place students in the New Mexico Legislature and the halls of Congress, and research that informs policy here in New Mexico and around the world. 

Every gift, at every level, makes a direct impact on a student's path.

Featured Funds:

Fred Harris Congressional Endowment: Honoring a legacy of public service

Senator Fred Harris, a former U.S. Senator, presidential candidate, and author of more than twenty books, founded the Fred Harris U.S. Congressional Internship in 2006, giving generations of UNM students life-changing, hands-on experience in the nation's capital. Today, it stands as the most competitive and sought-after internship opportunity at UNM, placing students directly in congressional offices in Washington, D.C.

Your gift to this endowment ensures this program continues for generations of students to come. 

What your gift supports:

• $150 gets students a metro pass for a month so they can get to work and explore Washington, D.C.
• $500 contributes to a month of housing support during the internship
• $2500+ provides a living stipend for a student to be able to make it through the semester

[Give to the Fred Harris Endowment]

Mala Htun Academic Fund: Honoring a remarkable scholar

Distinguished Professor Mala Htun was an accomplished scholar whose work reshaped our understanding of comparative politics, gender, and social inequality. Her research and mentorship left a lasting mark on the department and on students who went on to careers across academia, government, and public service.

A gift to this fund honors Professor Htun's memory and helps sustain the kind of rigorous, field-defining scholarship she championed throughout her career.

[Give to the Mala Htun Memorial Fund]