As noted in my posts from Feb 22 and 27, applications for scholarship in Communication are due March 15. There are five undergraduate and two graduate scholarships available this year.
Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for a scholarship–sure it’s money but it’s also a way to be recognized for the great work that you do. Scholarship recipients will be notified at our Annual Honors Awards Ceremony, April 14, 2:30 in the PSU. In addition to receiving a fabulous plaque, the scholarships have a monetary award, and those range in value from $300 up to $1000. As they say, “if you don’t apply, you can’t be considered.” If you aren’t sure if or how you should apply, talk to a faculty member about the scholarships and get their input on which one to apply for or how to write a strong application letter. Here’s a recap:
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Faculty Scholarship in Communication
Awarded to a promising undergraduate student who has declared a major in Communication and completed at least 30 hours with a 3.0 cumulative g.p.a. and a 3.0 in the departmental core.
Application must include at least one letter of nomination from a Department of Communication faculty member.
The Holt V. Spicer Scholarship (retired faculty member, debate coach [hand picked by Virginia Craig herself], and dean)
Recipient must be a full-time junior or senior Communication major with a 3.0 cumulative g.p.a.
The Russell Keeling Scholarship (retired faculty member, debater, and president of the university)
Awarded to an undergraduate Communication major who demonstrates a commitment to public affairs and citizenship.
Application must include a 500-1000 word essay demonstrating your understanding of and commitment to using your college education as preparation for citizenship
The Donal and Vicki Stanton Scholarship (retired faculty member, debate coach, and political pollster)
Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in Socio-Political Communication.
Chris Sifford Memorial Scholarship (to honor the memory of alum of the department of communication and media, press secretary for former governor Mel Carnahan)
Awarded to a communication or journalism major at the sophomore level or higher with a minimum g.p.a. of 3.0 with preference to students in these Missouri counties: Boone, Cole, Audrain, Callaway, Moniteau, Cooper, Howard and Randolph, Stoddard and Greene.
GRADUATE STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS
The Richard R. Stovall Graduate Scholarship (retired faculty, debate coach, and assistant dept head)
Awarded to an outstanding graduate student in the Department of Communication.
The Christina S. Drale Graduate Scholarship (former media faculty member and associate dean)
Awarded to an outstanding graduate student in the Department of Communication.
Complete applications MUST include:
Signed Application Form
Letter of Application
(Address to Department of Communication Scholarship Committee)
Any other materials specifically required for particular scholarships.
The application deadline for scholarship applications is March 15, 2008. Application forms are available online at the MSU financial aid webpage and in Craig 375. Letters of application should address your academic and career goals and explain why you are deserving of the scholarship(s) for which you are applying.