Communications scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 29, 2025

Apply below to the best Communications scholarships for January 2025.

Ed Bradley Scholarship

Radio & Television • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The Ed Bradley Scholarship offers $10,000 to aspiring journalists of color. Apply if you're a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior.

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Get Up To $2,000

Pete Wilson Scholarship

Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Napa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Journalism

The Pete Wilson Scholarship offers $2,000 to Bay Area journalism students. Essay and recommendations required.

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Get Up To $1,000

Lou And Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship

Radio & Television • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores

The Lou And Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship offers $1,000 to journalism students committed to sports reporting values.

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Get Up To $2,000

Lee Thornton Scholarship

Journalism • Radio & Television • Communications • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lee Thornton Scholarship offers $2,000 for journalism, broadcasting, or communications students. Preference for UMD and Howard students.

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Get Up To $10,000

RTDNA's Journalism scholarships and fellowships

Journalism

RTDNA offers journalism scholarships up to $10,000 for students pursuing electronic or broadcast journalism. Apply online with work samples.

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Mike Reynolds Scholarship

Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Mike Reynolds Scholarship offers $1,000 to journalism students with strong writing skills and financial need. Apply now!

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Get Up To $1,000

Marianne Beel Scholarship

Nebraska • Photography • Radio & Television • Theatre/Performing Arts • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Writing • High school

The Marianne Beel Scholarship offers $1,000 to Nebraska seniors pursuing communications, with a focus on media and online presence.

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Get Up To $10,000

Princess Grace Scholarship

Arts • Film • Radio & Television • Theatre/Performing Arts • Music • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Princess Grace Scholarship awards $10,000 to U.S.-based emerging artists in theater, film, dance, and playwriting.

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Get Up To $2,500

Presidents Scholarship

Radio & Television • Film • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Presidents Scholarship awards $2,500 to full-time students in radio, TV, or digital journalism. Essay and recommendations needed.

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Get Up To $1,000

Taylor J. Paul Arts and Media Scholarship

Arts • Digital Communications/Media • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students

The Taylor J. Paul Arts and Media Scholarship offers $1,000 to LGBTQ+ undergraduates in arts/media. Apply with an essay on your degree choice.

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Get Up To $1,000

The Chris Shull Memorial Scholarship

Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Chris Shull Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to Kansas journalism students focused on arts and music, with a 3.0 GPA requirement.

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Publicity.ai SEO and Content Marketing Scholarship

Business (MBA) • Marketing • Computer Science • Communications • Information Sciences • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores

Publicity.ai offers a $1,000 scholarship for students interested in SEO and content marketing. Apply with a brief essay.

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Get Up To $1,500

The Randy Brown Memorial Scholarship

Kansas • Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Randy Brown Memorial Scholarship provides $1,500 for journalism students in Kansas with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.

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Get Up To $250

Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship

Alaska • Oregon • Idaho • Montana • Washington • Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Graphic Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Arts • Art History • Photography • Film • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students

Apply for the Ric Ulrich and Chuck Pischke Scholarship for visual arts and design. Open to Northwest residents. Award: $250+.

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Get Up To $7,000

WTS Portland Chapter Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship

Washington • Oregon • Transportation/Logistics • Engineering • Finance • Communications • For Women

The Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship offers $7000 to women in transportation studies showing leadership and a 3.0 GPA.

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Get Up To $3,000

Abe Voron Award

Radio & Television • Graduate Students • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores

The Abe Voron Scholarship offers $3,000 for students pursuing a radio career with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and references.

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Get Up To $2,000

TV News Scholarship

Journalism • Radio & Television • Photography

Apply for the $2,000 TV News Scholarship for students in photojournalism programs at four-year colleges. Essays, recommendation, portfolio required.

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Get Up To $15,000

Apple HBCU Scholars

Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • UX/Technical Design • Information Sciences • Cybersecurity • IT/Information Technology • Business Administration • Business (MBA) • Marketing • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Transportation/Logistics • Finance • Management • Law • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Apple HBCU Scholars provides $15,000 scholarships and internships for HBCU undergraduate and graduate students across various disciplines.

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Jacqueline Jenkins Scholarship for Visual Arts

North Carolina • Design/Visual Communications • Arts

The Jacqueline Jenkins Scholarship offers $250+ for full-time Visual Arts students at College of The Albemarle with a 2.0 GPA.

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Get Up To $5,000

HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship

Illinois • Virginia • Mississippi • Tennessee • Georgia • Alabama • 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 • Juniors

The HBCU Sustainable Communities Initiative Scholarship offers $5,000 to Black students in STEM or business at select UNCF schools.

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Get Up To $100,000

Microsoft Imagine Cup Global Competition

Technology • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Design/Visual Communications • UX/Technical Design • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Microsoft Imagine Cup offers $100,000 to student founders using AI on Microsoft Cloud. Open to students globally.

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Get Up To $5,000

G-III Apparel Scholarship

Accounting • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Hospitality • Human Resources • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Public Relations • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Sports Management • Travel & Tourism • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors

G-III Apparel Scholarship provides $5,000 for African American HBCU sophomores in business. Apply with an essay and reference.

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Get Up To $5,000

L. Ron Hubbard Writers Of The Future Contest Award

Writing • Literature • Graduate Students • Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors

The L. Ron Hubbard Writers Of The Future Contest awards amateur writers for sci-fi and fantasy stories, offering up to $5,000 in prizes.

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Get Up To $1,000

The PHD Amateur Radio Association Scholarship

Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Iowa • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering • Journalism

The PHD Scholarship offers $1,000 for students with an amateur radio license, prioritizing ARRL Midwest residents and children of deceased amateurs.

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The ARRL Scholarship to Honor Barry Goldwater

Communications • Freshmen • Seniors • Sophomores • Juniors • High school

The ARRL Scholarship honors Barry Goldwater, offering up to $5,000 for students with a novice radio license. Apply now!

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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.