Foundation Scholarships

Schieffer, Kevin J. Journalism

Applicants must be a continuing junior or senior Communication and Journalism student, and be able to demonstrate interest and involvement in international communication, international relations, and/or travel abroad. Applicants should give evidence of being effective communicators.

The applicant is required to write a letter of application, in essay form, in which all of the following points are clearly addressed in no more than two, typed double-spaced pages. The content of the letter should be organized by number according to the areas listed: 1) Extracurricular activities on campus or in the community; 2) Previous awards, recognitions and scholarships; 3) Provide evidence of your interest and involvement in international communication, international relations, and/or travel abroad; and 4) Provide evidence to demonstrate your effectiveness as a communicator. Letters of application that exceed two, double-spaced pages will not be considered, and incomplete applications will not be considered. The applicant also is required to provide the following information and attach it as a separate typed cover page: Name, student ID number, email address, local address, permanent address, telephone, major, major GPA, completed credits in major, minor, total GPA, credits in progress, completed credits and expected date of graduation. Applicant must also submit a degree audit.

First Friday in April

The Department of Communication and Journalism Scholarship Committee will select the recipient.

Early to mid-April

The Chair of the Department of Communication and Journalism will send notification to the recipient and complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid Office. The winner of this award is expected to attend the Department of Communication and Journalism Student Excellence Recognition Reception held the last day of spring classes.

A letter of gratitude addressed to Ms. Ann Hoffman should be submitted directly to the Department of Communication and Journalism program assistant.