Harsh Bhasin Political Science Endowed Scholarship

This scholarship is named in memory of Ambassador Harsh Bhasin. The scholarship was generously endowed by contributions from his family, former students, and Stony Brook community members. The scholarship will provide support for undergraduate students in the Department of Political Science who have demonstrated an interest in the study of international relations.

Harsh K. Bhasin dedicated his life to applying his knowledge, curiosity and pursuit of excellence to the service of others. Born on August 15th, 1944, his birth foretold a lifetime of service to his native India that would be independent 3 years later on that very day. In 1969, he began a 35-year career in the Indian Foreign Service in capitals around the world from Beijing and Hong Kong to Washington, Delhi and Pretoria. Always a bastion of honor, hard work and a kind word, he became Ambassador Bhasin to governments in Botswana, the United States, South Africa and Denmark. After his first "retirement", eager to share his knowledge and love for diplomacy and international relations, he evolved into Professor Bhasin. In his almost 20 years at Stony Brook University, he exposed thousands of young people to the power of diplomacy over conflict, the wonders of South and East Asia, and the complexities of the geopolitics of India, China and the United States.

2024-2025 Recipient Lana Gouda

Past Recipients