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Scholarships available for majors in the Northern Arizona University School of Communication
The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) scholarship application process will accept applications from 1/17/2023 through 3/17/2023. Click the application link to open the application form. Awards are applied to tuition and fees for the following fall and spring semesters.
If supplemental documents are required for specific scholarships, such as letters of reference or resumes, email them to COMScholarships@nau.edu. By submitting this application, you grant permission to SBS to verify the information you provided and share your application with your scholarship donor, if selected to receive an award. In addition, all recipients will be asked to submit a picture, short biography and thank you note, we will send to your scholarship donor.
Important note:Â The listed payout amounts are dependent on the incoming funding and cannot be guaranteed. The number of awards granted is dependent on the number of incoming applications. Therefore, all numbers listed are subject to change.
Other social science major and general scholarships are available through the NAU Foundation Scholarship e-application on the NAU Foundation website. Apply for NAU Student Financial Aid scholarships on the website of the Office of Scholarships and Financial Aid. Also complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) because most financial awards cannot be given to you unless a FAFSA is in your records.
Questions: Please email COMScholarships@nau.edu.
Arizona Broadcasters Association Scholarships Accordion Closed
One to three scholarships will be awarded to (a) qualified broadcast student(s), majoring in a program in the School of Communication who is involved in one of the broadcast/cablecast student media operations in the School of Communication.
Applicants for these scholarships must
- have completed 60 credit hours by the end of the semester in which they are applying,
- have a 2.5 overall GPA,
- be a major in one of the programs in the School of Communication and involved in one of the broadcast/cablecast student media operations in the School of Communication,
- submit three letters of recommendation from either broadcast faculty or broadcast professionals along with the attached School of Communication application form.
The broadcast faculty will nominate three candidates for the scholarship(s). The Arizona Broadcasters Association will select and notify the scholarship recipients by July 1. Recipients will receive payment of the scholarship at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ Â Â 750 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 1,500 |
| Number of awards granted | up to 2 |
Bill Close Broadcast Journalism Scholarship Accordion Closed
This scholarship is available to a meritorious broadcast news major in either the Journalism program or Electronic Media & Film who has
- graduated from an Arizona high school (a copy of your high school transcript must be included with your application),
- completed at least 60 credit hours during the semester in which (s)he is applying,
- maintained continuous legal residence in the State of Arizona since high school, with time spent in the armed services, on official church mission or with recognized foreign aid services of the U.S. government being excepted,
- worked or is registered to work with the student media TV newscast and,
- demonstrated ability to operate a word processor at 25 words per minute by successfully completing JLS131.
This scholarship is renewable if the applicant is competitive in the selection process the next year. The recipient will receive half the amount of the awarded amount at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 500 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 1,900 |
| Number of awards granted | varies |
Bruce Wayne Dyer Scholarship Accordion Closed
The recipient is selected by the Creative Media and Film faculty. The applicant must be:
- an out-of-state student,
- majoring in Creative Media and Film,
- involved in either news or production in one of the CMF student media activities, and
- demonstrate financial need in their application letter.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 500 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 3,500 |
| Number of awards granted | varies |
Duncan Jennings Memorial Advertising Scholarship Accordion Closed
These scholarships are awarded by the Phoenix Advertising Club. Up to two scholarships will be awarded to applicants who:
- qualify as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes,
- are full-time students (12 credit hours per semester) who are majoring in Strategic Communication with an emphasis in Advertising
- have at least a 3.0 overall GPA and
- have completed 75 credit hours by the time the award is made.
| Individual amount awarded | varies |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | varies |
| Number of awards granted | varies |
Eric and Myrene Temple Scholarship Accordion Closed
Applicants must
- be full time (12 credit hours or more) students majoring in one of the programs in Electronic Media & Film,
- demonstrate above-average academic and leadership potential and
- demonstrate financial need in their letter of application explaining why they want or need this scholarship.
- Applicants from Arizona, Utah, or Idaho will receive preference.
Recipient will receive payment of half of the awarded amount of the scholarship at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 500 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 2,000 |
| Number of awards granted | varies |
Guy C. Brown Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Applicants for this scholarship must
- be full-time (12 semester hours) undergraduate students majoring in Journalism,
- have completed 28 hours of course work,
- have a cumulative GPA of 3.25,
- demonstrate intention to assist with financing his/her education through part-time work and
- demonstrate involvement with one or more community service activities which enhances the emotional or physical well being of others.
The scholarship will be renewed automatically if the student obtains a 3.7 GPA during the first semester the award is received. The scholarship can be renewed for up to eight semesters for the same student. The recipient will receive payment of half of the awarded amount at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 700 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 1,400 |
| Number of awards granted | up to 2 |
Harold C. Larson Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Applicants must
- have completed at least 60 credit hours by the semester in which the scholarship is awarded,
- be a Communication Studies or pre-law major with preference given to Communication Studies with an emphasis in pre-law, or be a graduating student who has been accepted and enrolled into an ABA accredited law school and
- have at least a 2.8 overall GPA.
The recipient will receive payment of half of the awarded amount at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 600 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 1,200 |
| Number of awards granted | up to 2 |
Hubbard Radio/KJack Scholarship Accordion Closed
This scholarship is available to a deserving, enterprising student who
- is a full-time (12 credit hours per semester) Electronic Media & Film major who is pursuing a career in broadcasting,
- is currently involved in the operation of the student radio station, KJACK, and
- has a minimum overall GPA of 2.5.
- Preference will be given to out of state students who hold a management position at KJACK radio.
The award will be made by the KJACK faculty advisor in consultation with the scholarship committee chair at the beginning of each semester. This scholarship may be used for KJACK recruitment purposes for out of state students.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 1,500 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 1,500 |
| Number of awards granted | 1 |
Jan Stevens Memorial Journalism Scholarship Accordion Closed
Applicants must
- be declared majors in the Journalism program with an interest in reporting on family and lifestyle issues, with preference given to current and past staff members of The LumberjackÌý²Ô±ð·É²õ±è²¹±è±ð°ù,
- have completed 60 credit hours with a 3.0 overall GPA by the time the scholarship is awarded.
Preference will be given to current or past staff members of the The Lumberjack newspaper. The scholarship will be awarded half in the fall semester and half in the spring semester.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 900 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 900 |
| Number of awards granted1 | varies |
Journalism/Feature Writing Scholarship Accordion Closed
Applicants must
- be NAU student majoring in one of the programs in Journalism
- be a Junior or Senior
- have at least a 3.5 or above overall GPA
- whose expressed career ambition is to write non-fiction for newspapers, magazines or other print-oriented mass media
- Must have completed at least the core requirements of NAU School of Communication curricula
- Applicants must submit at least two non-fiction feature or magazine manuscripts with their application for the scholarship
- Must be U.S. citizen
The recipient will receive payment of half of the awarded amount at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 600 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $1,200 |
| Number of awards granted | up to 2 |
Klonda Lynn Speech Scholarship Accordion Closed
Up to six scholarships are available.
Applicants must
- be NAU students with a declared undergraduate major in Communication Studies or those admitted to the Masters program in Applied Communication with a Communication Studies emphasis,
- have at least a 3.0 overall GPA and
- demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) needs analysis form to the federal processor.
The recipient will receive payment of half the awarded amount at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 2,500 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 15,000 |
| Number of awards granted | up to 6 |
LaneTerralever Advertising Scholarship in Honor of ED Lane Accordion Closed
This scholarship is awarded in honor of Phoenix advertising executive, E.B. Lane. The scholarship will be awarded to an applicant who
- qualifies as an Arizona resident for tuition purposes,
- is majoring in Advertising or Strategic Communication with an emphasis in advertising,
- has at least a 3.5 overall GPA and
- has completed 90 credit hours by the time the award is made.
| Individual amount awarded | varies |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | varies |
| Number of awards granted | varies |
Mariah Dunleavy Memorial Photography Scholarship Accordion Closed
- Applicants for this scholarship must be Photography majors or intending to major in photography.
- Preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) needs analysis form to the federal processor by Dec. 31.
The recipient will receive payment of half the awarded amount at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 500 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 1,900 |
| Number of awards granted | varies |
Mary E. Bayless Visual Communication/Graphic Design Scholarship Accordion Closed
One scholarship is available to an outstanding and deserving undergraduate student who
- is a full time student majoring in Visual Communication / Graphic Design,
- has completed 28 credit hours and
- has an overall GPA of 2.7
Selection of a recipient will be based upon portfolio reviews by the Visual Communication faculty. PDF portfolios should be emailed to COMScholarships@nau.edu. Your PDF should contain at least ten examples of recent work presented with a written explanation of the purpose of each design sample. Your file should be named Firstname.Lastname.portfolio.PDF, and must be emailed on or before the application deadline.
This scholarship is renewable if the criteria for the award continue to be met and the selection committee determines it to be appropriate. The recipient will receive half of the awarded amount of the scholarship at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 500 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 1,600 |
| Number of awards granted | varies |
Mason and Anne Walsh Journalism Scholarship Accordion Closed
Applicants must be
- full-time (12 credit hours per semester) Journalism majors,
- GPA 3.0 or higher
- entering junior or senior year
- intending to pursue careers in print journalism.
The recipient will receive payment of half of the awarded amount at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 4,000 |
| Number of awards granted | varies |
Melvin T. Hutchinson Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Applicants must
- be full-time students enrolled in one of the programs in Journalism,
- have completed at least 60 credit hours by the end of the semester in which the scholarship is awarded,
- have at least a 3.0 overall GPA and
- demonstrate a commitment to pursue a career in the print or on-line media.
This scholarship is renewable if the selection committee determines it to be appropriate. The recipient will receive payment of half of the awarded amount at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded: | $ 600 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 600 |
| Number of awards granted | 1 |
Merchandising Leaders of the 21st Century Accordion Closed
One or more scholarships are awarded each year from funds generated from student projects in the Merchandising program.
Applicants must
- be declared Strategic Communication majors, with an emphasis in Merchandising.
- have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours by the time the award is made,
- have an overall GPA of 2.75 and
- have demonstrated leadership in the Merchandising program.
Recipients will receive payment of the scholarships at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 500 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 2,300 |
| Number of awards granted | varies |
Miles Student Success Merit Scholarship Accordion Closed
| Individual amount awarded | $Â Â 500 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $1,000 |
| Number of awards granted | Ìý±¹²¹°ù¾±±ð²õ |
Moller Scholarships Accordion Closed
Three or more scholarships are available to meritorious students majoring in the communication program of Visual Communication/Graphic Design.
Applicants must
- have completed at least 60 credit hours by the end of the semester in which they are applying,
- have an overall GPA of 3.0 and
- be registered for at least 12 hours each semester.
Recipients will receive payment of half of the awarded amount of the scholarship at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 3,000 |
| Number of awards granted | varies |
National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Scholarship (Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter) Accordion Closed
This fund is established to support students in the Creative Media and Film program at Northern Arizona University.  NATAS is an association dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of television and the promotion of creative leadership for artistic, educational and technical achievements within the television industry.
- Demonstrated financial need
- Student is enrolled full time in the Creative Media and Film Program
- Student’s permanent address resides in the regional area that is represented by the Rocky Mountain Southwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS)
- The scholarship may be renewed if the selected student reapplies and maintains a minimum Grade Point Average (GPA) of 3.0 where 4.0 = A. Â If the recipient is unable to continue their studies or becomes disqualified for failing to meet the scholarship requirements any unpaid NATAS scholarship money will not be distributed to that awardee, and shall be held in the NAU Foundation account to be awarded the following year to a qualified student.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 200.00 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 700.00 |
| Number of awards granted | Varies |
Ramona Boudreau Photography Accordion Closed
This fund is established to support a student who meet the following criteria:
- Declared major in Photography; and
- Strong preference for students from the Flagstaff area
| Individual amount awarded | $ 1,000 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 1,000 |
| Number of awards granted | 1 |
Robert B. Larson Journalism Scholarship Accordion Closed
Applicants must
- be NAU students majoring in one of the programs in Journalism,
- have at least a 3.0 overall GPA and
- demonstrate financial need in their application letter explaining why they need this scholarship.
This scholarship is renewable if the criteria for the award continue to be met and the selection committee determines it to be appropriate. The recipient will receive payment of half of the awarded amount at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 500 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 1,000 |
| Number of awards granted | up to 2 |
School of Communication Alumni Scholarship Accordion Closed
This annual scholarship is provided by former students and graduates of the School of Communication and is awarded for either one or two semesters for a total of $500 to a student who
- is majoring in any program in the School of Communication, although preference will be given to students majoring in Journalism or Strategic Communication with an emphasis in either Advertising or Public Relations if all other criteria are equal,
- is meritorious and shows promise of being a distinguished contributor to his/her discipline,
- has completed 60 credit hours by the time the award is made and
- has at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
- Consideration will be given to applicants who are making positive contributions to the School of Communication through involvement in School of Communication co-curricular activities.
This scholarship is renewable if the criteria continue to be met and the selection committee determines it to be appropriate.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 600 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 600 |
| Number of awards granted | 1 |
Scripps League newspaper Fund Scholarships Accordion Closed
These scholarships are funded by the Scripps League Newspaper Education and Research Fund and are awarded to outstanding Journalism and Strategic Communication students.
Scripps Journalism Scholarships are for full-time students majoring in Journalism.
- applicants must have completed 30 hours, but not more than 100 hours, in the semester in which they apply,
- have a 3.0 overall GPA and
- demonstrate a commitment to pursue a career in the news media.
Scripps Photojournalism and Documentary Studies Scholarships are for full-time students majoring in photo-journalism/documentary studies.
- applicants must have completed 30 hours, but not more than 100 hours, in the semester in which the scholarship is awarded,
- have a 3.0 overall GPA and
- demonstrate a commitment to pursue a career in photojournalism/videography or documentary production.
Scripps News Scholarship are for full-time students who are involved in the news/editorial division of one of the School of Communication student media operations.
- applicants must have completed 30 hours, but not more than 100 hours, in the semester in which the scholarship is awarded,
- have a 3.0 overall GPA and
- be involved in departments of one of the School of Communication student media operations during the fall of the academic year in which the application is submitted.
Scripps Strategic Communication: Advertising Scholarships are for full-time students with an emphasis in Advertising.
- applicants must have completed 45 hours, but not more than 100 hours, in the semester in which the scholarship is awarded,
- have a 3.0 overall GPA and
- be involved in departments of one of the School of Communication student media operations during the fall of the academic year in which the application is submitted.
Scripps Strategic Communication: Public Relations Scholarships are for full-time students with an emphasis in Public Relations.
- applicants must have completed 45 hours, but not more than 100 hours, in the semester in which the scholarship is awarded,
- have a 3.0 overall GPA and
- be involved in departments of one of the School of Communication student media operations during the fall of the academic year in which the application is submitted.
Scripps Journalism Recruiting Scholarships are for incoming high school or community college students who intend to enroll at NAU in the Journalism program in the fall semester. Awards are based upon the applicants’ potential as student news media journalists. Scholarship recipients must work on The LumberjackÌý²Ô±ð·É²õ±è²¹±è±ð°ù,NAZ Today TV news department, or KJACK Radio news, unless other provisions are approved by the Journalism faculty and scholarship committee. Renewal of the scholarship for the spring semester is contingent upon satisfactory performance in the classroom and the applicable student media news operation during the fall semester. (Initial deadline is January 31st., although applications will continue to be accepted until all scholarships are awarded, but no later than May 31st.)
| Individual amount awarded | $ 2,000 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 10,000 |
| Number of awards granted | varies |
Wylie Smith Memorial Scholarship Accordion Closed
Applicants must
- be full-time (12 credit hours per semester) Journalism majors with preference given to sports journalists/reporters, and
- have at least a 3.0 overall GPA.
This scholarship may be used for recruitment of students into the journalism program. The recipient will receive payment of half of the awarded amount of the scholarship at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
| Individual amount awarded | $ 450 |
|---|---|
| Total amount awarded | $ 450 |
| Number of awards granted | 1 |