Communications scholarships - Jan '25

Updated Jan 28, 2025

Apply below to the best Communications scholarships for January 2025.

Get Up To $2,000

Kit C. King Scholarship

Journalism • Photography

The Kit C. King Scholarship offers $2,000 to graduate students in photojournalism needing financial assistance.

Deadline:

February 7, 2025

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.

Deadline Passed

Get Up To $7,500

Arnold Sadler Memorial Scholarship

For students with disabilities • Law • Education • Public Relations • Teaching • Mental Health • Social Work • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Arnold Sadler Memorial Scholarship offers up to $7,500 for legally blind students pursuing service-oriented degrees. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 14, 2025

Get Up To $22,500

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Baccalaureate Scholarship

Washington • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • 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 • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores

Deadline:

February 26, 2025

Get Up To $500

Dr. Benjamin L. Davis STEM Scholarship

Ohio • 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 • High school • Freshmen

The Dr. Benjamin L. Davis STEM Scholarship offers $500 to Ohio high school students with incarcerated parents pursuing STEM majors.

Deadline:

April 20, 2025

Get Up To $8,000

JVS Chicago Scholarship Program

Illinois • Indiana • Business (MBA) • Communications • Teacher Education • Healthcare Administrative • Religious/Theological Studies • Law • Pre-Med • Arts • Science • Social Work • Education • Technology • Healthcare-Related • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • For Jewish students • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • Sophomores

JVS Chicago Scholarship offers up to $8,000 for Jewish students in the Chicago area pursuing helping professions.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship

New Jersey • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Freshmen

The Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to NJ high school students pursuing journalism with a 3.0 GPA and two years of experience.

Deadline:

February 5, 2025

Get Up To $25,000

North American Rolex Scholarship

Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • Medicine • Manufacturing/Production • Photography • Education • Management • Political Science/Government • Travel & Tourism • Conservation • Age

The North American Rolex Scholarship offers $25,000 for young citizens pursuing water-related careers. Scuba certification required.

Deadline:

January 31, 2025

Get Up To $12,000

The Marnell Foundation Scholarship

Nevada • Public Relations • International Relations • Political Science/Government

The Marnell Foundation Scholarship offers $2,500 to $12,000 for Italian American students from Nevada majoring in International Relations.

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

Get Up To $20,000

CINTAS Foundation Fellowship in Creative Writing

Writing • Arts • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

CINTAS Foundation Fellowship offers $20,000 for Cuban artists. Apply with recommendations, work samples, and an artist statement.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

MMUF Travel and Research Grants

World Studies • Conservation • Writing • History • Literature • Geological & Earth Sciences • English • Film • Music • Foreign Languages • Sociology • Theatre/Performing Arts • Religious/Theological Studies • Graduate Students

MMUF Travel & Research Grants offer up to $5,000 for graduate students in select fields. Apply with a personal statement and research plan.

Deadline:

February 28, 2025

Get Up To $4,000

10x Digital Marketing Scholarship

Marketing • Digital Communications/Media • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores

The 10x Digital Marketing Scholarship awards $4,000 to students pursuing digital marketing. Apply with an essay by Spring 2025.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $1,000

Capital Auto Auction Annual Scholarship

Science • Technology • Engineering • Mathematics • STEM • 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 • 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 • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Capital Auto Auction Annual Scholarship offers $1,000 for STEM undergraduates. Apply with a form and essay.

Deadline:

August 15, 2025

Get Up To $2,000

Froggycrossing's Creativity Scholarship

Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Film • Fashion • Graphic Design • Meteorology • Photography • Radio & Television • Studio Arts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Froggycrossing's Creativity Scholarship awards $2,000 to 10 students showcasing their creativity through various media forms.

Deadline:

November 30, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

Community Foundation of Grundy County Scholarships

Grundy County • Illinois • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Grundy County students can apply for scholarships up to $10,000 for post-high school education. High chances of winning!

Deadline:

March 8, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Zolve Global Scholarship

Digital Communications/Media • Radio & Television • Film • Design/Visual Communications • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Zolve Global Scholarship offers ten $5,000 awards for non-U.S. students pursuing higher education in the U.S. Apply now!

Deadline:

August 31, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Journalist of the Year Award

Texas • Journalism • Freshmen

Texas offers a $1,500 Journalist of the Year Award for high school seniors pursuing journalism with a 3.0 GPA and portfolio.

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

Get Up To $1,500

Washington State Opportunity Scholarship - Career and Technical Scholarship

Washington • 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 • Childcare • Counseling • Dentistry • Emergency Medical Services/Paramedic • Health Education • Health/Medical Technology • Healthcare Administrative • Healthcare Assistant • Healthcare-Related • Kinesiology/Physical Therapy • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Medicine • Mental Health • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pharmacy • Pre-Dental • Pre-Med • Pre-Nursing • Psychology • Public Health • Social Work • Veterinary • Food Sciences & Technology • Geological & Earth Sciences • Industrial Engineering • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Materials Science • Mathematics • Mechanical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Physics • Science • STEM • Technology • Automotive • Carpentry/Masonry • Construction • Cosmetology/Beauty • Home Services • Manufacturing/Production • Mechanical • Other Trades/Crafts • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen • Sophomores

The Washington State Opportunity Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for residents pursuing STEM, healthcare, or trade programs.

Deadline:

March 31, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship

Georgia • South Carolina • North Carolina • Tennessee • Mississippi • Florida • Alabama • Louisiana • 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 Beulah C. Parker Memorial Scholarship awards $3,125 to STEM undergraduates from select Southern states. Apply by sharing your challenges.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

UNCF Black Women in STEM Scholarship Program

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 • For Black and/or African American students • For Women • Juniors

The UNCF Black Women in STEM Scholarship offers $5,000 to African American female juniors in STEM fields with a 2.75 GPA.

Deadline:

August 12, 2025

Get Up To $40,000

Golden Door Scholarship

North Carolina • South Carolina • Georgia • Construction Engineering • Cybersecurity • Digital Communications/Media • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Technology • Design/Visual Communications • UX/Technical Design • Graphic Design • Nursing • Nursing Assistant • Pre-Nursing • Advertising • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Economics • Finance • Management • Marketing • Operations Management • Mathematics • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • IT/Information Technology • Information Sciences • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Golden Door Scholarship provides up to $40,000 for DACA, TPS, or undocumented students in the Southeast, focusing on financial need.

Deadline:

October 1, 2025

Get Up To $5,000

Boston/New England NATAS Scholarship

Connecticut • Maine • Massachusetts • New Hampshire • Rhode Island • Vermont • Communications • Radio & Television • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • High school

The Boston/New England NATAS Scholarship awards $5,000 to seniors pursuing a major in television at a 4-year college.

Deadline:

October 17, 2025

Get Up To $2,500

The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists Scholarship

Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

Scholarship for high school and college students in photojournalism. Award: $2,500. Requires essay, references, and portfolio.

Deadline:

November 15, 2025

Get Up To $10,000

The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship

Journalism • History • Art History • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • International Relations • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students in college pursuing specific majors. Apply now!

Deadline:

February 15, 2025

Get Up To $3,000

New York Financial Writers' Association Scholarship

New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Journalism • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The NY Financial Writers' Association offers scholarships up to $3,000 for journalism students pursuing business and financial journalism.

Deadline:

April 15, 2025

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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.