Communications scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 29, 2025

Apply below to the best Communications scholarships for January 2025.

The Bud Norman Memorial Scholarship

Kansas • Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Bud Norman Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to Kansas college students pursuing journalism. Eligibility: sophomores, juniors, seniors.

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Get Up To $500

STC Student Scholarship

Communications • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors

The STC Student Scholarship offers $500 to students in technical communication programs with one year of education completed.

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Get Up To $1,000

William J. Fultz Communications and Marketing Scholarship

Iowa • Communications • Public Relations • Marketing • High school • Freshmen

The William J. Fultz Scholarship offers $1,000 to Iowa high school seniors majoring in communications, public relations, or marketing.

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CSI Executive Search STEM Scholarship

Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • STEM • Mathematics • Science • Technology • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen

The CSI Executive Search STEM Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in STEM with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay.

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Get Up To $6,700

Larry McDonald Scholarship

Clark County • Oregon • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • English • Foreign Languages • History • Graphic Design • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Literature • Writing • Political Science/Government • Social Sciences • Architecture • Interior Design • Religious/Theological Studies • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Larry McDonald Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in Oregon and Clark County, WA, pursuing Arts or Humanities with an average award of $6,700.

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Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Montana • Social Work • Mental Health • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Art History • Photography • Design/Visual Communications • Film • Graphic Design • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Bill Bendiner and Doug Morgenson Scholarship supports LGBTQ+ students in human services, health sciences, or visual arts with an average award of $6,700.

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Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship

Alaska • Montana • Idaho • Oregon • Washington • Theatre/Performing Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Arts • Art History • Photography • Film • For Lesbian students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Patricia Van Kirk Scholarship supports lesbians in theater or visual arts committed to social justice. Apply with three essays.

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Advertising Education Foundation of Houston Scholarship

Arkansas • Louisiana • Oklahoma • Texas • Advertising • Arts Management • Communications • Marketing • Journalism • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

HAEF Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in advertising or communications with a 3.0 GPA in AR, LA, OK, or TX.

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Des Moines Women’s Club Marjorie O’Braza Memorial STEM Scholarship

Story County • Polk County • Boone County • Dallas County • Jasper County • Madison County • Marion County • Warren County • Iowa • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen

The Des Moines Women’s Club offers a $2,000 STEM scholarship for Polk County high school seniors pursuing science, technology, engineering, or math.

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Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship

Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • For Queer students • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Natalie Jude Women in the Arts Scholarship awards $1,000 to female or genderqueer students pursuing art. Essay required.

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Get Up To $30,000

Collegium Pharmaceutical Scholarship Program

Massachusetts • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Meteorology • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • Freshmen

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Get Up To $250

Jim McBroom and John H. Weston Charitable Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation Scholarship

Oregon • Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Film • Photography • Writing • Literature • Architecture • Studio Arts • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students

Scholarship for Oregon residents pursuing fine arts or humanities degrees. Requires three essays. Award: 250+.

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Jack D. Motteler Scholarship

Alaska • Idaho • Montana • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Studio Arts • Art History • Photography • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Jack D. Motteler Scholarship supports Northwest residents in visual arts with a $250+ award. Apply by submitting three essays.

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Get Up To $2,500

Pride in Diversity Scholarship

Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Health/Medical Technology • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Aerospace • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Astronomy • Meteorology • Aviation/Aeronautical • Biology • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Civil Engineering • Climate Sciences • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Energy • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Environmental Science • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Pride in Diversity Scholarship awards $2,500 to LGBTQ+ STEM students. Apply with a video submission.

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Stephen Rice Memorial Fund Scholarship for GLBT Media

English • Radio & Television • Journalism • Public Relations • Digital Communications/Media • Film • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Stephen Rice Memorial Fund offers a $2,500 scholarship for GLBTQ media students with a 2.25 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.

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Get Up To $10,000

New York Women In Communications Foundation Scholarship

New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Connecticut • New York • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Advertising • Radio & Television • English • Film • Journalism • Marketing • Public Relations • Literature

The NY Women In Communications Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in communications fields with a 3.2 GPA.

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Congressional Fellowship Program

Political Science/Government • Journalism • Graduate Students

The Congressional Fellowship Program offers $1,500 for students in political science to work as legislative aides on Capitol Hill.

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Congressional Fellowship Program

Political Science/Government • Journalism • Graduate Students

The Congressional Fellowship Program offers $1,500 for students in political science to work as legislative aides on Capitol Hill.

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Arturo Vera Art Scholarship

California • Arts • Design/Visual Communications • Architecture • Art History • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Game Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • UX/Technical Design • Freshmen

The Arturo Vera Art Scholarship offers $500 to San Joaquin County high school seniors pursuing art education with a 3.0 GPA.

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Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship

Journalism • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship offers $10,000 to students committed to storytelling. Open to juniors, seniors, and grads.

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Get Up To $1,000

NSHSS STEAM Scholarship

Nuclear Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Materials Science • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Studio Arts • Geological & Earth Sciences • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • UX/Technical Design • Technology • STEM • IT/Information Technology • Health/Medical Technology • Food Sciences & Technology • Mathematics • Energy • Physics • Photography • Graphic Design • Film • Chemical Engineering • Chemistry • Aerospace • Aviation/Aeronautical • Automotive • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Environmental Science • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Computer Engineering • Civil Engineering • Freshmen

The NSHSS STEAM Scholarship awards $1,000 to 10 high school seniors pursuing STEAM majors. Essay and recommendation required.

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Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship

New Mexico • Journalism • Public Relations • Communications • Advertising • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for NM students in journalism and communications, plus NMPW membership.

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Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship

Cowlitz County • Clark County • Lewis County • Pacific County • Skamania County • Wahkiakum County • Oregon • Washington • Transportation/Logistics • Finance • Communications • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship offers $6,000 for women in Oregon/SW Washington pursuing transportation-related studies.

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Gregori Jakovina Scholarship

Clark County • Oregon • Washington • Arts • Arts Management • Art History • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Gregori Jakovina Scholarship supports Oregon and Clark County residents in the Arts, focusing on visual arts. Apply with three essays.

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Get Up To $1,500

DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship Program

Food Sciences & Technology • Agriculture • Veterinary • Marketing • Communications • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

DFA Cares Foundation offers scholarships to support future dairy industry leaders through essay-based applications. Awards start at $250.

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Communications scholarships

Design/Visual Communications scholarships

Digital Communications/Media scholarships

Journalism scholarships

Photography scholarships

Public Relations scholarships

Radio & Television scholarships

Writing scholarships

FAQ

In your personal statement for Communications scholarships, include your passion for the field, relevant experiences, career goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve those goals. Be authentic and articulate your unique perspective.

Common documents required for Communications scholarships include your academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and sometimes a portfolio of your work in the field.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Communications scholarships. In fact, applying for several scholarships can increase your chances of receiving financial aid for your studies.

Eligibility criteria for Communications scholarships can vary widely but often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes specific demographic requirements. Always check the individual scholarship details.

To increase your chances of winning a Communications scholarship, focus on crafting a strong application, including a compelling personal statement, obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and showcasing your relevant experiences and achievements.

Yes, many Communications scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, educational institutions, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

Communications scholarships typically cover tuition fees, books, and sometimes living expenses, depending on the scholarship's terms.