Sherlean Roberts, a distinguished senior at Marquette University, is a dedicated scholar pursuing a triple major in political science, international affairs, and peace studies. As the Vice President of the Lambda Lambda Chapter of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., she actively contributes to the university community. Sherlean, a McNair scholar, has showcased her research prowess at various conferences, including the prestigious International Studies Association. Her commitment to academic excellence led her to participate in the University of Iowa Summer Research Opportunity Program as a research assistant, where she delved into extensive research on Chinese soft power initiatives in African countries. Sherlean’s research interests span international security, soft power, and the role of NGOs in global affairs. Her contributions have been recognized at different symposia and conferences, most recently at the Midwest Political Science Association’s event. As a Big Ten Academic Alliance SROP scholar, Sherlean conducted in-depth research on aid dynamics between African countries and the Chinese government, further solidifying her expertise in international relations. With a vision for positive change, Sherlean aspires to leverage her Ph.D. in political science to continue impactful research and foster meaningful connections with like-minded students dedicated to making a difference.
The APSA Diversity Fellowship Program, formerly the Minority Fellowship Program, was established in 1969 as a fellowship competition to diversify the political science profession. The DFP provides support to students applying to, or in the early stages of, a PhD program in political science. The goal of the program is to increase the number of scholars from minoritized backgrounds in the discipline and ultimately the professoriate. APSA has once again awarded a new cycle to provide support for students currently in the process of applying to political science PhD programs for Fall 2024. Please join us in congratulating the 2024-2025 class of fellows.
- Learn more about DFP at https://apsanet.org/dfp