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. 

Seniors graduating in May and August 2024 are not eligible for scholarships.

Incomplete applications will not be considered.

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:

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.

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

More information about Speech and Debate Scholarships, click here.

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

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

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.

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