The application for the 2025-2026 academic year has closed.
Students who received scholarships awards have been notified. The 2026-2027 application will open in March 2026.
Who can apply?
If you are currently enrolled as a major in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, you may apply for departmental scholarships.
How are scholarship recipients selected?
You must complete a general scholarship application to be considered for our departmental scholarships. The SJMC scholarship committee reviews all applications and then scholarships are awarded based on a variety of factors, including academic merit, leadership and involvement in extracurricular activities and experience in the industry.
How do you apply?
Scholarship awards are non-renewable. You must re-apply each year for SJMC departmental scholarships.
How will you know if you receive a departmental scholarship?
You will be notified in July about the status of your application. Also recipients must complete an online form and the online form must be submitted in order to receive the scholarship.
How much scholarship money is available?
SJMC departmental scholarships are competitive and limited. The number and amount of scholarships awarded vary and are subject to funds available.
When will you receive your scholarship money?
Scholarships awarded in July are for the next academic year.