Scholarships in Communications, Other

New York Women in Communications Foundation Scholarship

Award: $10,000, Deadline: January 15

Applicant must be a student from New Jersey, New York, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania majoring or (for high school seniors) declaring a major in a communications-related field with a minimum GPA of 3.2. Selection is based upon academic excellence and need and involvement in the field of communications.

 

STC Scholarship

Award: $2,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a full-time student in a technical communication program having completed at least one full year of academic work with at least another full year to complete the degree program. Selection is based upon academic record and potential for contributing to the technical communication profession. There are 2 awards for undergraduates and 2 awards for graduates.

 

Reid-Baskin Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a resident of Newberry or York counties, S.C. and have a minimum cumulative 2.5 GPA.

 

Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Ethnic Minority Students

Award: $2,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be an ethnic minority who intends to pursue a career in religious communication or journalism.

 

Trustee Talent Scholarship

Award: $24,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a full-time student who ranks in the top tenth of their class and has a minimum combined SAT Reasoning score of 2020. Talent applicants must audition or have portfolio.

 

St. Petersburg Times/James P. Kerlin Assistantship

Award: $7,500, Deadline: March 15

Applicant must be willing to work ten hours per week in the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information.

 

PICA/Weese Scholarship

Award: $250, Deadline: None

Applicant must apply through their school's graphics program.

 

Hope (General) Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: March 1

Applicant must be a Maryland resident, apply as a high school senior, have and maintain a cumulative 3.0 GPA, enroll in an eligible program at a Maryland college or university, and have a combined annual family income of less than $95,000.

 

J. Edward McEvoy Scholarship

Award: $1,240, Deadline: February 13

Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and a departmental 3.25 GPA. Statement of personal and professional goals and three references required.

 

Forensics Scholarship

Award: $3,000, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must plan to compete in intercollegiate speech and debate events.

 

RDW Group, Inc. Minority Scholarship For Communications

Award: $2,000, Deadline: April 21

Applicant must be a Rhode Island resident.

 

Helena Rubinstein Foundation Scholarship

Award: $1,000, Deadline: August 12 (fall); March 16 (spring)

Applicant must be a full-time student with a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has completed at least 15 credits. Current FAFSA must be filed, personal statement, and two letters of recommendation must be submitted.

 

Patricia Collins Amaral Memorial Fund

Award: $600, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a senior who has a minimum 3.0 GPA and who has demonstrated the finest qualities of leadership through participation in campus organizations and has rendered service of significant benefit to the campus community.

 

Dr. Wallace L. Anderson Scholarship

Award: $500, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must be a junior student in the humanities and creative arts who has an excellent academic record and who has shown evidence of artistic or literary ability or has demonstrated leadership in the academic major.

 

Alumni Association Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: February 15

Applicant must demonstrate community leadership and have met the award criteria established by the Alumni Association's Scholarship Committee. Applicant must have completed 12 credits last semester and 24 credits at Bridgewater State College as of December 31. Applicants who have transferred from Massachusetts Community Colleges, Dean College, or Quincy College are eligible to apply.

 

Communication Design Group Scholarship

Award: $800, Deadline: February 22

Applicant must be a Visual Communication student intending a Practicum for Design Studio III.

 

Swank Audio Visual Scholarship

Award: -, Deadline: June 1 (fall semester and academic year); November 1 (spring semester only)

Applicant must be a participant in UMUC's Cooperative Education program working in audiovisual/technology rental industry