Communications scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 09, 2025Apply below to the best Communications scholarships for February 2025.
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New York Women In Communications Foundation Scholarship
New Jersey • Pennsylvania • Connecticut • New York • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Advertising • Radio & Television • English • Film • Journalism • Marketing • Public Relations • Literature • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The NY Women In Communications Foundation offers scholarships up to $10,000 for students in communications fields with a 3.2 GPA.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
Raftelis Leadership Scholarships
Business (MBA) • Finance • Communications • Public Relations • Economics • Marketing • Political Science/Government • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Two $5,000 Raftelis Leadership Scholarships support students aiming to solve local government and water utility challenges.
Deadline:
December 19, 2025
International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association Scholarship Program
Civil Engineering • Urban Design • Construction Engineering • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Finance • Accounting • IT/Information Technology • Business Administration • Management • Marketing • Communications • Operations Management • Transportation/Logistics • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association offers $5,000 scholarships for students in transportation-related fields.
Deadline:
April 19, 2025
The Game Changers Scholarship
Design/Visual Communications • Game Design • Interior Design • Urban Design • Political Science/Government • Criminal Justice • Psychology • Counseling • Public Health • Sociology • Communications • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Agriculture • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Arts Management • Management • Natural Resources Management • Operations Management • Sports Management • Accounting • Economics • Biology • Marine Biology/Sciences • Chemistry • Physics • Geological & Earth Sciences • Astronomy • Environmental Engineering • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Materials Science • Science • Arts • Art History • English • Foreign Languages • Religious/Theological Studies • History • Social Sciences • International Relations • Gender Studies • Writing • Graphic Design • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Game Changers Scholarship awards $2,000 to multicultural women for business, sciences, or liberal arts degrees. Minimum GPA: 3.0.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
Doug Damerst Scholarship
Florida • Journalism • Communications • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Doug Damerst Scholarship awards $1,000 to journalism or communications students in Florida. Apply with a portfolio, recommendation, and essay.
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship
Arts • Communications • English • Literature • Film • Studio Arts • Journalism • Photography • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Greater Than Gatsby Annual Scholarship offers $1,000 for students in arts fields. Submit an essay and three photos to apply.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Ohio Minority Journalism Scholarship
Ohio • Journalism • Advertising • Marketing • Communications • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Ohio Minority Journalism Scholarship offers $1,000 for minority students pursuing journalism or communications in Ohio. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
Ohio News Media Foundation University Journalism Scholarship
Ohio • Journalism • Marketing • Communications • Advertising • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Apply for the $1,000 Ohio News Media Foundation Journalism Scholarship for students majoring in journalism, marketing, or communications.
Deadline:
May 20, 2025
Michael Jackson Scholarship
Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Michael Jackson Scholarship provides up to $4,000 for Communications and Performing Arts students with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
September 25, 2025
Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship
Cowlitz County • Clark County • Lewis County • Pacific County • Skamania County • Wahkiakum County • Oregon • Transportation/Logistics • Finance • Communications • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Gail Achterman Leadership Scholarship offers $6,000 for women in Oregon/SW Washington pursuing transportation-related studies.
Deadline:
January 7, 2026
DFA Cares Foundation Scholarship Program
Food Sciences & Technology • Agriculture • Veterinary • Marketing • Communications • Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Animal-Related • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
DFA Cares Foundation offers scholarships to support future dairy industry leaders through essay-based applications. Awards start at $250.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
NINA Journalism Scholarship
Boone County • Bureau County • Carroll County • Cook County • DeKalb County • DuPage County • Grundy County • McHenry County • Kane County • Kankakee County • Kendall County • Knox County • Lake County • Lee County • Marshall County • Mercer County • Ogle County • Putnam County • Rock Island County • Stephenson County • Whiteside County • Will County • Winnebago County • Illinois • Journalism • Communications • Freshmen
The NINA Journalism Scholarship offers $1,000 to Northern Illinois high school seniors pursuing journalism or communications.
Deadline:
April 17, 2025
The Midwest Broadcasts Journalists Association Scholarship
Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors
The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association offers $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing broadcast journalism in the Midwest.
Deadline:
February 23, 2025
Chuck Pezzano Scholarship
Communications • Journalism • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • High school
The Chuck Pezzano Scholarship awards $5,000 to students writing about bowling. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Apply now!
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
AMACESP Student Scholarships
Accounting • Management • Architecture • Aviation/Aeronautical • Civil Engineering • Chemical Engineering • Construction Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Communications • Computer Science • Computer Engineering • Construction • Engineering • Environmental Science • Finance • Environmental Engineering • Aerospace • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Graduate Students
AMACESP offers scholarships up to $5,000 for students pursuing aviation-related degrees with a minimum GPA of 2.5. Join AMAC to apply.
Deadline:
March 10, 2025
Wireless History Foundation Scholarship Program
IT/Information Technology • Technology • Communications • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Wireless History Foundation offers a $5,000 scholarship for students pursuing graduate studies in the wireless industry.
Deadline:
March 29, 2025
May C. Randazzo Memorial Scholarship
New York • Public Relations • Communications • Juniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students • Freshmen
The May C. Randazzo Memorial Scholarship offers $2,000 for communications students in the Buffalo/Niagara area. Apply with an essay and recommendation.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
JCCIA John Fischetti Scholarship
Illinois • Journalism • Communications • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
The JCCIA John Fischetti Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Illinois students of Italian descent in journalism or communications.
Deadline:
May 1, 2025
Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Digital Communications/Media • Film • Music • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Sophomores • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Tony Coelho Media Scholarship offers $5,625 for students with disabilities pursuing media careers. Apply with essays and a recommendation.
Deadline:
May 22, 2025
NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship
For students with disabilities • Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Film • Hospitality • Radio & Television • Restaurant/Culinary/Food Services • Theatre/Performing Arts • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students • High school
The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship offers $5,625 for students with disabilities pursuing media careers. Apply now!
Deadline:
May 22, 2025
Cision Insights Fellowship
Public Relations • Business (MBA) • Communications • Advertising • Digital Communications/Media • Business Administration • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Cision Insights Fellowship awards $1,200 to students in PR, communications, or business for applied research mentorship.
Deadline:
November 3, 2025
Kansas Seed Industry Association Scholarship
Kansas • Agricultural Science • Agriculture • Education • Communications • Horticulture • High school • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Graduate Students
The Kansas Seed Industry Association offers a $1,000 scholarship for students pursuing Agronomy in Kansas. Apply with recommendation letters.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Dairy Shrine McCullough Freshman Communications Scholarship
Food Sciences & Technology • Agriculture • Communications • Freshmen
The McCullough Freshman Communications Scholarship offers $1,000 for freshmen in Dairy/Animal Science or Agricultural Journalism with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Dairy Shrine / DMI Education & Communication Scholarship
Education • Communications • Public Relations • Marketing • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Journalism • Juniors • Seniors
The DMI Education and Communications Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for undergraduates pursuing careers in dairy or food industries.
Deadline:
April 14, 2025
Minority Student Scholarship
Communications • Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Healthcare-Related • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Graduate Students
The Minority Student Scholarship provides $5,000 for graduate students from racial or ethnic minorities in communication sciences.
Deadline:
May 22, 2025
FAQ
In your personal statement for Communications scholarships, include your academic and career goals, relevant experiences, and why you are passionate about the field of communications.
Yes, many Communications scholarships are open to international students, but it's essential to check the specific eligibility criteria for each scholarship.
Common documents required for Communications scholarships include transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement, and sometimes a resume or portfolio showcasing your work.
To increase your chances of winning a Communications scholarship, focus on crafting a strong application, including a compelling personal statement, and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Communications scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.
While a high GPA can enhance your chances of receiving a Communications scholarship, not all scholarships have strict GPA requirements. It's best to check the specific criteria for each scholarship.
Eligibility criteria for Communications scholarships can vary, but they often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes specific demographic requirements.
Yes, many Communications scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find Communications scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
Communications scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing degrees in communications-related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
To apply for Communications scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit required documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and write a personal statement or essay.
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