Awards & Scholarships
Applications for the 2024 School of Communication scholarships are now open! Please review the scholarship sections by major or interest group area below and submit applications using the forms linked below.
Guidelines for Applicants
While each scholarship offered through the School of Communication has its own specific requirements, a competitive scholarship application generally includes the following:
- An applicant resume: A summary of the awards, achievements and experiences that make you a strong candidate for the specific scholarship for which you are applying.
- A personal essay or statement of purpose: A one-page explanation of your purpose in applying for this specific scholarship. What makes you a particularly worthy candidate? What goals are you working toward, both during your time at ISU and after graduation? How will receiving this scholarship help you to attain these goals? Applicants may use the same personal essay for multiple scholarship applications.
- Letters of recommendation. While letters from your communication professors are always welcome, you should think about including recommendations from those outside the School as well. Internship supervisors, work managers, those familiar with your efforts as a volunteer, and professors from other departments will be able to discuss your qualities as a student, employee and/or work professional, and will make your application even more competitive.
Each scholarship offered through the School also has a specific set of qualifications for applicants, including area of study, year in school, and student GPA. Applicants who do not meet these qualifications will not be considered for the award. All scholarship awards are applied through Financial Aid to your student account on the 10th day of the Fall semester following the School of Communication Awards and Scholarship Luncheon. No checks are awarded to recipients by the School or Foundation. To determine the impact of a scholarship on your financial aid package, please contact your Financial Aid Officer. Scholarship awards will not be applied to your student account until a thank you letter to the scholarship donor is received in the School of Communication office and all scholarship requirements have been met. These scholarships are not available for graduating seniors. The philosophy of the ISU Foundation, the ISU office that works with scholarships, has been that student scholarships should apply to school expenses at ISU, and thus should not be awarded the semester a student is graduating. To bring the School of Communication in line with that philosophy, starting spring, 2014, graduating seniors will not be eligible to receive these scholarships.
- Com Studies
The Dr. John Baldwin Leadership Award Endowed Fund
Background: The Dr. John Baldwin Leadership Award celebrates the faculty of Illinois State University and specifically, the School of Communication. The award honors Dr. John Baldwin, a professor in the School of Communication, who like many of his colleagues, teaches students the value of scholarship and charity in service to the university community. The award recognizes student leaders who demonstrate a similar commitment to the university, their peers, and their own education.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student in academic good standing in the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Demonstrated academic achievement, as evidenced by an accumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a GPA of at least 3.25 in the School of Communication major
- Must demonstrate outstanding leadership in the School of Communication and the Illinois State University community
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the communication studies, journalism, mass media, or public relations profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Lloyd and Mary Watkins Endowed Communication Studies Scholarship
Background: The Lloyd and Mary Watkins fund was originally established in 1988 by a gift from Champion Federal Savings and Loan, headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois to honor former President and First Lady, Lloyd and Mary Watkins. At the request of Dr. Watkins, the purpose of the fund was changed to support scholarships in the School of Communication.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student in academic good standing in the Communication Studies degree program within the School of Communication at Illinois State University.
- Preference will be given to students exhibiting significant training and experience in public address/speaking and leadership
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- A strong commitment to the study and practice of communication and demonstrated creativity, leadership, and interpersonal and public speaking communication skills
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the communication studies profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Steve Berger Scholarship
Background: This award was created to provide financial assistance for students.
Requirements:
- Student must be enrolled in the following major: Communication Studies, Journalism, Mass Media or Public Relations
- Student must be at a grade level of: Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
- Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Student must have demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the communication studies, journalism, mass media, or public relations profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
- Forensics/Speech/Debate
More information about Speech and Debate Scholarships, click here.
- Journalism
The Dr. John Baldwin Leadership Award Endowed Fund
Background: The Dr. John Baldwin Leadership Award celebrates the faculty of Illinois State University and specifically, the School of Communication. The award honors Dr. John Baldwin, a professor in the School of Communication, who like many of his colleagues, teaches students the value of scholarship and charity in service to the university community. The award recognizes student leaders who demonstrate a similar commitment to the university, their peers, and their own education.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student in academic good standing in the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Demonstrated academic achievement, as evidenced by an accumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a GPA of at least 3.25 in the School of Communication major
- Must demonstrate outstanding leadership in the School of Communication and the Illinois State University community
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the communication studies, journalism, mass media, or public relations profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Doris Dungey Endowed Scholarship Fund
Background: Doris Dungey was known as "Tan Ta" to her family, friends and readers. Tan Ta spent most of her life working as a mortgage banker while her true passion was writing. She has a unique balance of humor, a passion for delving into the details, an understanding of people and a strong sense of human decency. Tan Ta displayed an instant recognizable writing style filled with spirit, insight and literary illusions; this continues to attract, inform and entertain readers from a wide variety of backgrounds. She enjoyed interacting with her readers and was a generous teacher, touching many lives through her work.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student in academic good standing in the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrated financial need
- Work experience, extracurricular or volunteer activities (special emphasis for work on high school newspaper, year-book, or related experience)
- Must be used for educational expenses
- Student must have demonstrated financial need as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- A declared major in journalism or mass media
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Eric Hoss Vidette Scholarship
Background: Eric Hoss, alumnus of The Vidette, has established a fund to support activities, scholarships, programs, professional development, and operations associated with The Vidette and the School of Communication. The fund supports an annual $1,000 scholarship providing financial assistance for students on staff at The Vidette.
Requirements:
- Open to students at any grade level, including Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Graduate students
- Student must be on staff at The Vidette
- Student must have exhibited journalistic excellence over the course of the academic year, and will be selected by the Director of the School of Communication and the General Manager of The Vidette
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Iola Stoops Juarez Endowed Journalism Scholarship
Background: This award was created to assist in the education of an undergraduate journalism student who works at the ISU newspaper, the Vidette.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student in academic good standing in the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Declared journalism major
- A member of The Vidette staff
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Scholarship funds must be used for educational expenses
- Student must have demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Kelly Seaton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Background: the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation (IBF) memorializes Kelly Seaton through this annual award of $1,000.
Requirements:
- The student must be at the grade level of junior
- Student must be enrolled in one of the following majors: Journalism or Mass Media
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Martin F. Duffy Scholarship Fund in Communication
Background: To memorialize their friend and colleague employees at USG Corporation, along with members of Marty's family, established the Martin F. Duffy Scholarship Fund in Communication.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student, preferably journalism major, and enrolled in academic good standing in the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Applicants must possess a minimum of 60 credit hours and an accumulated GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Scholarship funds must be used for educational expenses
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Pantagraph Endowed Scholarship
Background: In support of the ISU Campaign of Defining "Normal", the Pantagraph made a five year (2004-2009) $25,000 gift commitment designated to the School of Communication. An endowed scholarship named in honor of the Pantagraph has been established to provide educational support to students preparing for professional work as journalists and/or in the area of Mass Communication.
Requirements:
- Enrolled in academic good standing at Illinois State University
- Declared major within the School of Communication
- Must have completed at least one semester as a full time graduate student or be a full time undergraduate student with a minimum of 60 earned credited hours
- Demonstrated strong academic achievement
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Display leadership and a sincere interest in journalism as evidenced by participation in organizations as approved by the School of Communication
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Randy Salerno Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Background: This fund is established by an initial gift of $25,000 from the Randy Salerno foundation. Additional fundraising will be done by the School of Communication at ISU through contacts with alumni, faculty and friends who knew and appreciated Randy's dedication to excellence in broadcast journalism.
Requirements:
- A full-time undergraduate student with a minimum of 30 earned credit hours with a declared major of journalism within the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Student must have demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Vicki Lynn Kelley Endowed Scholarship Fund
Background: The Vicki Lynn Kelley Endowed Scholarship Fund will support undergraduate students studying communication with a preference to those pursuing careers in radio journalism. It is the donor's wish that selection not be based solely on academic merit but rather in tangible skills that will contribute to the students career success; initiative creativity, ethical leadership and a commitment to improving the lives of others through the field of communication.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student in academic good standing in the School of Communication at Illinois State University.
- Preference will be given to students pursuing careers in broadcast journalism
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- A strong commitment to the field of broadcast journalism and demonstrated creativity, leadership and interpersonal communication skills
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Hendershott Love Scholarship Fund
Background:The Hendershott Love Scholarship Fund will support a TV-10 student.
Requirements:
- Must be a student in TV-10
- Student must be at a grade level of: Junior
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Student must have demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Les and Shannon Vann Endowed Scholarship Fund
Background: The Les and Shannon Vann Endowed Scholarship Fund will support a TV-10 student.
Requirements:
- Must be a student in TV-10
- Student must be at a grade level of: Junior
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Carl Hulse Scholarship Fund
Background: The Carl Hulse Scholarship Fund was created to establish a scholarship for a student in the School of Communication that is also working on the editorial staff or as a reporter for The Vidette, Illinois State University's student newspaper.
Requirements:
- Must be a student in the School of Communication
- Student must be editorial staff or reporter at The Vidette
- Used for educational expenses
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Steve Berger Scholarship
Background: This award was created to provide financial assistance for students.
Requirements:
- Student must be enrolled in the following major: communication studies, journalism, mass media or public relations
- Student must be at a grade level of: Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
- Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Student must have demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the communication studies, journalism, mass media, or public relations profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Eymann School of Communication Scholarship
Background: This award was created to provide financial assistance for students.
Requirements:
- Preference given to a student who worked or interned at a public broadcast station or any broadcast station
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Student must have demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Harry & Jo Thiel "Red Line" Scholarship Fund
Background: The Harry and Jo Thiel "Red Line" Scholarship was established in 2015 in honor of Harry, the Vidette GM from 1976-1996, and his wife Jo, who together guided countless Vidette staffers in journalism and life. The "Red Line" refers to the enduring and endearing red pen Harry used to provide journalistic tutelage to all Vidette staffers who served during his extremely influential ISU career. Harry's red pen taught many as much about reporting and writing as any other journalistic experience.
Requirements:
- Open to students at any grade level, including Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Graduate students
- Student must be on staff at The Vidette
- Student must have exhibited journalistic excellence over the course of the academic year, and will be selected by the Director of the School of Communication and the General Manager of The Vidette
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
- Mass Media
The Dr. John Baldwin Leadership Award Endowed Fund
Background: The Dr. John Baldwin Leadership Award celebrates the faculty of Illinois State University and specifically, the School of Communication. The award honors Dr. John Baldwin, a professor in the School of Communication, who like many of his colleagues, teaches students the value of scholarship and charity in service to the university community. The award recognizes student leaders who demonstrate a similar commitment to the university, their peers, and their own education.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student in academic good standing in the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Demonstrated academic achievement, as evidenced by an accumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a GPA of at least 3.25 in the School of Communication major
- Must demonstrate outstanding leadership in the School of Communication and the Illinois State University community
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the communication studies, journalism, mass media, or public relations profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Eric Hoss Vidette Scholarship
Background: Eric Hoss, alumnus of The Vidette, has established a fund to support activities, scholarships, programs, professional development, and operations associated with The Vidette and the School of Communication. The fund supports an annual $1,000 scholarship providing financial assistance for students on staff at The Vidette.
Requirements:
- Open to students at any grade level, including Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Graduate students
- Student must be on staff at The Vidette
- Student must have exhibited journalistic excellence over the course of the academic year, and will be selected by the Director of the School of Communication and the General Manager of The Vidette
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Illinois Broadcasters Association Endowed Scholarship
Background: This scholarship is created by the Illinois Broadcasters Association in recognition of the excellent education offered by the School of Communication at Illinois State University. The purpose of the scholarship is to recognize those students who seek a career in media management, sales and promotion broadcasting.
Requirements:
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must be an undergraduate student enrolled in academic good standing in the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Preference will be given to students pursuing careers in media management, sales and promotion in broadcasting
- Financial need as defined by the Office of Financial Aid will be considered, but primary consideration will be merit based
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the mass media profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Kelly Seaton Memorial Scholarship Fund
Background: the Illinois Broadcasters Foundation (IBF) memorializes Kelly Seaton through this annual award of $1,000.
Requirements:
- The student must be at the grade level of junior
- Student must be enrolled in one of the following majors: Journalism or Mass MediaSubmit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Randy Salerno Endowed Memorial Scholarship
Background: This fund is established by an initial gift of $25,000 from the Randy Salerno foundation. Additional fundraising will be done by the School of Communication at ISU through contacts with alumni, faculty and friends who knew and appreciated Randy's dedication to excellence in broadcast journalism.
Requirements:
- A full-time undergraduate student with a minimum of 30 earned credit hours with a declared major of Journalism within the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Student must have demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession.
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Vicki Lynn Kelley Endowed Scholarship Fund
Background: The Vicki Lynn Kelley Endowed Scholarship Fund will support undergraduate students studying communication with a preference to those pursuing careers in radio journalism. It is the donor's wish that selection not be based solely on academic merit but rather in tangible skills that will contribute to the students career success; initiative creativity, ethical leadership and a commitment to improving the lives of others through the field of communication.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student in academic good standing in the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Preference will be given to students pursuing careers in broadcast journalism
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.2 on a 4.0 scale
- A strong commitment to the field of broadcast journalism and demonstrated creativity, leadership and interpersonal communication skills
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Eymann School of Communication Scholarship
Background: This award was created to provide financial assistance for students.
Requirements:
- Preference given to a student who worked or interned at a public broadcast station or any broadcast station
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Student must have demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Steve Berger Scholarship
Background: This award was created to provide financial assistance for students.
Requirements:
- Student must be enrolled in the following major: communication studies, journalism, mass media or public relations
- Student must be at a grade level of: Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
- Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Student must have demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the communication studies, journalism, mass media, or public relations profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Doris Dungey Endowed Scholarship Fund
Background: Doris Dungey was known as "Tan Ta" to her family, friends and readers. Tan Ta spent most of her life working as a mortgage banker while her true passion was writing. She has a unique balance of humor, a passion for delving into the details, an understanding of people and a strong sense of human decency. Tan Ta displayed an instant recognizable writing style filled with spirit, insight and literary illusions; this continues to attract, inform and entertain readers from a wide variety of backgrounds. She enjoyed interacting with her readers and was a generous teacher, touching many lives through her work.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student and enrolled in academic good standing in the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Applicants must possess a GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Demonstrated financial need
- Work experience, extracurricular or volunteer activities (special emphasis for work on high school newspaper, year-book, or related experience)
- Must be used for educational expenses
- Student must have demonstrated financial need as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- A declared major in journalism or mass media
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Spilatro Scholarship Fund
Background: This award was created to provide financial assistance for students.
Requirements:
- Student must be enrolled in the following major: Mass Media
- Student must be at a grade level of: Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
- Student must be involved in TV-10, with preference given to students involved in the production side of TV-10
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the mass media profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Harry & Jo Thiel "Red Line" Scholarship Fund
Background: The Harry and Jo Thiel "Red Line" Scholarship was established in 2015 in honor of Harry, the Vidette GM from 1976-1996, and his wife Jo, who together guided countless Vidette staffers in journalism and life. The "Red Line" refers to the enduring and endearing red pen Harry used to provide journalistic tutelage to all Vidette staffers who served during his extremely influential ISU career. Harry's red pen taught many as much about reporting and writing as any other journalistic experience.
Requirements:
- Open to students at any grade level, including Freshman, Sophomore, Junior, and Graduate students
- Student must be on staff at The Vidette
- Student must have exhibited journalistic excellence over the course of the academic year, and will be selected by the Director of the School of Communication and the General Manager of The Vidette
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the journalism or mass media profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
- Outstanding Senior Award
The Outstanding Senior Award is an award given to an outstanding senior. Although you do not receive any money for this award, you do receive a plaque and a picture of yourself accepting the award. This award also looks great on a resume for future employers.
- Public Relations
The Dr. John Baldwin Leadership Award Endowed Fund
Background: The Dr. John Baldwin Leadership Award celebrates the faculty of Illinois State University and specifically, the School of Communication. The award honors Dr. John Baldwin, a professor in the School of Communication, who like many of his colleagues, teaches students the value of scholarship and charity in service to the university community. The award recognizes student leaders who demonstrate a similar commitment to the university, their peers, and their own education.
Requirements:
- Must be an undergraduate student in academic good standing in the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Demonstrated academic achievement, as evidenced by an accumulative GPA of at least 3.0 on a 4.0 scale and a GPA of at least 3.25 in the School of Communication major
- Must demonstrate outstanding leadership in the School of Communication and the Illinois State University community
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the communication studies, journalism, mass media, or public relations profession
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
The Mayor Judy Scholarship Fund
Background: In 1986, Judy Markowitz made a major financial commitment to ISU to establish a fund to assist students in the College of Arts and Sciences, School of Communication who major in public relations. Income from the endowment fund is to be used toward tuition and academic expenses.
Requirements:
- Junior level student
- Enrolled in the School of Communication at Illinois State University
- Declared public relations major
- Enrolled in good academic standing
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the public relations profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Pecora-Keane Family Scholarship
Background: This award was created to provide financial assistance for students.
Requirements:
- Primary preference to student in Public Relations
- Secondary preference to student in the School of Communication
- Preference given to students experiencing temporary financial hardship due to unexpected medical diagnosis
- Student must be at a grade level of: Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
- Student must have a minimum GPA of 2.8
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the public relations profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024
Steve Berger Scholarship
Background: This award was created to provide financial assistance for students.
Requirements:
- Student must be enrolled in the following major: communication studies, journalism, mass media or public relations
- Student must be at a grade level of: Freshman, Sophomore, or Junior
- Student must have a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0
- Student must have demonstrated financial need, as defined by the Office of Financial Aid
- Submit a resume
- Submit a one-page essay explaining how your experiences in the School of Communication at Illinois State University will help you make a difference in the communication studies, journalism, mass media, or public relations profession
- Submit one letter of recommendation
Application: Click here to apply
Deadline for application: March 1, 2024