The Omicron chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha invites all chapter members to submit a paper they have written for a Political Science course at The Ohio State University. This competition seeks to recognize and reward scholarship and the pursuit of knowledge within Pi Sigma Alpha membership. First, second, and third place winners will be rewarded not only with a cash prize, but also a merchandise item from the Pi Sigma Alpha Merch Store:

​1^st place: $100 and a Pi Sigma Alpha Sweatshirt

​2^nd place: $75 and a Pi Sigma Alpha T-shirt

​3^rd place: $50 and a Pi Sigma Alpha Thermos

Winners will be celebrated with an Awards Luncheon, where all Omicron Pi Sigma Alpha members and paper scorers will be welcome to a free lunch and refreshments. They will also befeatured on both the university’s Political Science Department website and the Omicron Chapter’s social media accounts.

Papers will be scored by a mix of Political Science faculty members, Pi Sigma Alpha Alumni, and other recognized figures within Ohio State University’s Political Science community. Papers will be scored based on its relevance of the topic to its respective Political Science subfield, organization and clarity, originality, and overall professional quality of the manuscript. Winners will be announced in the first week of April.