Scholarships
| The Department of Communication Scholarships |
The Department of Communication awards the following scholarships on an annual basis. All scholarship applications are due on February 15, 2008 by 5 p.m. to Shanks 121. All scholarships are awarded through a competitive process and require a completed application, essay, and current resume.
MEGAN E. CHRISTENSON Memorial Scholarship (Amount: $1500.00)
This scholarship honors the life of former Virginia Tech double major (French and Communication) Megan Christenson. The Christenson Scholarship eligibility requirements are: (1) Communication major; (2) Minimum 3.0 overall Grade Point Average; (3) Have completed at least 15 hours at Virginia Tech at the beginning of Fall semester, 2008; Application Form
MO DONALDSON Memorial Scholarship (Amount: $1000.00)
This scholarship honors the life and career of Communication Alumnus Morris T. "Mo" Donaldson. The Donaldson Scholarship eligibility requirements are: (1) Communication major; (2) Minimum 3.0 overall Grade Point Average; (3) Sophomore standing in Fall 2008. Application Form
MELINDA MARIE SOMERS Memorial Scholarship (Amount: $1000.00)
This scholarship honors the life of former Communication major Melinda Marie "Mindy" Somers. The Somers Scholarship eligibility requirements are: (1) Communication major; (2) Minimum 3.0 overall Grade Point Average; (3) Sophomore standing in Fall 2008 Application Form
SYLVIA A. OWEN Memorial Scholarship (2 scholarships, Amount: $1000.00 each)
The Owen Scholarship eligibility requirements are: (1) Communication major; (2) Junior standing in Fall 2008; (3) Overall 3.0 GPA. The Owen scholarship recognizes academic achievement, extra-curricular activities, community service, and financial need. Applicants must demonstrate financial need.Application Form
DONALD F. MORRIS Memorial Scholarship (Amount: $500.00)
This scholarship honors the life of former Communication major Don Morris. The Morris Scholarship eligibility requirements include: (1) Communication major; (2) Senior standing in Fall 2008; (3) Genuine commitment to student-run television broadcasting; (4) Minimum overall GPA of 3.0 Application Form
MATTHEW LEE HANCOCK Memorial Scholarship (Amount: $750.00)
This scholarship honors the life of former Communication Matt Hancock. The Hancock Scholarship eligibility requirements include: (1) Communication major; (2) Emphasis in print journalism; (3) Senior standing in Fall 2008; (4) Minimum GPA of 2.0 (University graduation standard) Application Form
Communication majors participating in a Study Abroad experience are eligible for the Ewing Scholarships:
EDWIN J and JANE M. EWING STUDY ABROAD Scholarship
(2 scholarships, Amount: $1250.00 each)
Ewing Scholarship eligibility requirements are: (1) Communication major; (2) Completion of sophomore year (30 hours completed); (3) At least one semester of study remaining after returning from studying abroad; (4) Minumum 2.5 GPA overall and in Communication. Application Form
Questions may be directed to Ken Garland (kgarland@vt.edu)
Return completed application materials by 5 p.m., February 22, 2008 to Mrs. Barbara Kellison (121 Shanks).
VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS
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Scholarship Grant Information and Application
One scholarship in the amount of $1,000 and three scholarships in the amount of $500 each will be awarded to entering juniors and seniors at a college or university that offers undergraduate training in broadcasting related programs, such as mass media, communications, journalism, and advertising, or to a student enrolled in a professional broadcasting school certified by the Virginia Department of Education.
Qualifications and application forms are available at at: http://www.vabonline.com/
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