The School of Communication is honored to offer many scholarships to students in the major. Most awards are merit-based and represent the judgment of our faculty about standout performance in well-defined areas. These scholarships signify both the prestige of faculty judgment about a student’s academic performance, but also the monetary award. A few of our awards are need-based, but still reflect faculty judgment about outstanding performance in specific areas of Communication or Journalism. Most awards carry the name of distinguished alumni, prominent citizens or former professors or administrators in the School, as honored by the donors.
During the 2024-2025 academic year, more than $150,000 in scholarships and awards were given to students in the School of Communication. Each award carries a minimum amount of $1000, and students are recognized for their achievements by the School's faculty and staff at the annual Scholarship Award Ceremony held each Spring.
The 2025-2026 School of Communication Scholarship Application is now open!
Applications may be submitted up until 11:59pm on Saturday, February 15, 2025.
In order to prepare your application, please review the following documents and next steps:
Review the scholarship listing below to determine which awards you are most eligible to apply for.
Draft a well-crafted justification for why you are the most deserving candidate for each specific award. As Communication and/or Journalism majors, we expect your submissions to be persuasive, clear, and reflect your best writing skills.
To strengthen your responses, we highly encourage you to review each award's descriptions and criteria carefully. Pay close attention to each award's values and tailor your justifications to align with those specific qualities or achievements. Highlight relevant experiences, skills, and accomplishments directly connected to the award's purpose. A thoughtful and targeted approach will greatly enhance your application.
Please note, copying and pasting the same text for multiple awards without considering what each award values is unlikely to be effective. The selection committee seeks responses demonstrating a clear understanding of the award’s specific purpose and criteria.
- Once you have assembled these responses, go into the ONLINE APPLICATION to apply!