Do you have a way with words? Communications majors learn a valuable skill set that can be applied to just about any career path they choose. This gives the students studying communications an upper hand at scholarships — especially those that require an essay. Communications skills give students an advantage at being able to express their thoughts and persuade scholarship donors. This major can eventually translate into jobs in business, advertising, marketing, journalism, radio, public relations, politics, and much more. It can also translate into free money for college with this list of scholarships for communications majors.
AfterCollege Business Student Scholarship
The AfterCollege Business scholarship is available to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are majoring in a field of business including accounting, advertising, business administration, economics, finance, human resources, international relations, management, political science, or public relations.
2018
George Ramos Memorial Scholarship
The George Ramos Memorial Scholarship scholarship is available for California undergraduate and graduate students who are of Latino descent and majoring in journalism.
2018
Frank del Olmo Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is available for California undergraduate and graduate students who are of Latino descent and planning to pursue a career in journalism.
2018
College Photographer of the Year Award
This award is for U.S. undergraduate students who are enrolled full time at a four-year institution and pursuing a degree in photojournalism.
2018
John Bayliss Radio Scholarship
The John Bayliss Radio Scholarship is offered to juniors, seniors and graduate level students majoring in broadcast communications who have maintained a 3.0 GPA or better.
2018
Richard Eaton Award
The Richard Eaton Scholarship Award is available for juniors, seniors and graduate level students majoring in broadcast communications who have maintained a 3.0 GPA or better.
2018
Vincent T. Wasilewski Award
This scholarship is available for graduate students who are majoring in broadcast communications and have a 3.0 GPA or better.
2018
"Search to Learn" Scholarship
This scholarship is open to U.S. high school seniors and college students who have an active .edu email address. Students must be studying marketing or a related field.
2018
UNF Gray Scholarship
This award is available to U.S students who are planning to attend the University of North Florida as freshmen and major in a field within the College of Arts & Sciences. Students must have a UNF recalculated grade point average of 3.6 or higher and a SAT score of 1360 or higher or an ACT score of 28 or higher.
2018
Women in Marketing Scholarship
This award is available for U.S. women who are studying marketing and communications and have completed at least 60 credit hours of study at the undergaduate level.
2018
Harvey Fellowship
This award is available for U.S. and international Christian graduate students. Recipients are selected based on academic achievement and commitment to Christian values.
2018
AAJA Sports Journalism Institute Scholarship
U.S. and international college sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible to apply for this award. Students must demonstrate an interest in sports journalism as a career
2018
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