SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR MAJORS IN THE
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION
APPLICATION DEADLINE
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2010
SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION OFFICE
All scholarships listed below require only one application form, which you can download here:
Scholarship Application
Place a check next to each scholarship for which you are applying. Check the requirements for each scholarship and be sure to include all required materials. Letters of recommendation are optional, except for the Arizona Broadcasters Association Scholarships.
Activity Tuition Waivers for students involved with NAZ Today, the community TV newscast; UTV-62, the student-run campus cable television channel; KJACK 1680, the student run radio station; forensics and The Lumberjack studentnewspaper are available for both out of state and in-state students. Returning NAU students involved in these School of Communication co-curricular activities may apply for these waivers through the faculty adviser of the activity they worked for. Incoming freshman or transfer students interested in one of these student activities may apply for tuition waivers if they are selected to work in one of the above listed activities. Incoming freshman and transfer students should use the attached application form for activity tuition waiver consideration from one of these co-curricular activities. Students should mail the completed application to the Chair of the Scholarship Committee at the address given on the application form.
ARIZONA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP ($2,000)
1. One scholarship will be awarded to a qualified broadcast student, majoring in Electronic Media and Film.
- One scholarship will be awarded to a student from an under represented population majoring in broadcasting at one of the three state universities.
Applicants for either one of 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 Electronic Media and Film curriculum and
- submit three letters of recommendation from either broadcast faculty or broadcast professionals along with the attached NAU / SOC application form.
- The broadcast faculty will nominate three candidates for scholarship No. 1 and one candidate to compete for scholarship No. 2. The scholarship committee of the Arizona Broadcasters Association will select and notify the scholarship recipients by July 16, 2010. Recipients will receive payment of half of the scholarship at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- MARIAH DUNLEAVY MEMORIAL PHOTOGRAPHY SCHOLARSHIP ($1,200)
- Applicants for this scholarship must be a Photography major 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, 2009.
- The recipient will receive a $600 payment at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- MARY E. BAYLESS VISUAL COMMUNICATION/GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOLARSHIP ($1,100)
- 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. Non-returnable portfolios are to be submitted in a closeable folder and should contain only ten examples of recent work (color or black & white) on 8 1/2 x 11” sheets to the School of Communication by Feb. 1, 2010.
- 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 the amount of the scholarship awarded at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- BILL CLOSE BROADCAST JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP ($1,000)
- This scholarship is available to a meritorious broadcast news major in 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 and,
- demonstrated ability to type or operate a word processor at 25 words per minute by successfully completing JLS 131.
- This scholarship is renewable if the applicant is competitive in the selection process the next year. The recipient will receive payment of $500 at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- BRUCE WAYNE DYER SCHOLARSHIP (OUT OF STATE TUITION WAIVER plus $1,400 PER SEMESTER TOWARD IN-STATE TUITION)
- The recipient is selected by the Electronic Media and Film faculty. The applicant must be:
- an out-of-state student,
- majoring in one of the programs in Electronic Media and Film,
- involved in news at the student activity, NAZ Today, the student run cable television newscast, and
- demonstrate financial need by submitting a FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) needs analysis form with the federal processor by December 31, 2009.
- GUY C. BROWN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($800)
- 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 $400 at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- MELVIN T. HUTCHINSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
- Applicants must
- be full-time students enrolled in one of the programs in print 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 media.
- 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 $250 at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- DUNCAN JENNINGS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($300 to $1,000 each semester)
- These scholarships are awarded by the Phoenix Advertising Club. Two to three scholarships will be awarded to applicants who
- qualify as Arizona residents for tuition purposes,
- are full-time students (12 credit hours per semester) majoring in Advertising,
- have at least a 3.0 overall GPA and
- are entering the first semester of their senior year.
HAROLD C. LARSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($900)
- Applicants must
- have completed at least 60 credit hours by the semester in which the scholarship is awarded,
- be a Speech Communication or pre-law major with preference given to Speech Communication majors 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 $450 at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
ROBERT B. LARSON JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP ($700)
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 $350 at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- KLONDA LYNN SPEECH SCHOLARSHIP ($750 to $3,000 each)
- Up to ten scholarships are available ranging from $750 to $3,000 each. Applicants must
- be NAU students majoring in one of the programs in Speech Communication,
- 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 by Dec. 31, 2009.
- The recipient will receive payment of half the awarded amount at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- MERCHANDISING LEADERS OF THE 21ST CENTURY ($500 to $2,000)
- One or more scholarships are awarded each year from funds generated from student projects in the Merchandising program. Applicants must
- be declared Merchandising majors,
- have completed a minimum of 60 credit hours by the time the award is made,
- have an overall GPA of 3.0. and
- have demonstrated leadership in the Merchandising program.
- The recipient will receive payment of half of the award at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- MOLLER SCHOLARSHIPS ($400 to $1,000 each)
Three or more scholarships are available to meritorious students majoring in the communication programs of Visual Communication/Graphic Design, Merchandising or Photography. 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 at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- SANDUSKY RADIO KJACK SCHOLARSHIP ($500 per semester)
- 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.
WYLIE SMITH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP ($300)
Applicants must
- be full-time (12 credit hours per semester) Journalism majors 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 $150 at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- JAN STEVENS MEMORIAL JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP ($400)
- Applicants must
- ♦ be declared majors in the news/editorial emphasis of the Journalism program with an interest in reporting on family and lifestyle issues,
- ♦ 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 one half in the fall semester and one half in the spring semester.
- READER'S DIGEST JOURNALISM/FEATURE WRITING SCHOLARSHIP ($900)
- Applicant must
- be a declared major in Journalism whose expressed career ambition is to write non-fiction for newspapers, magazines or other print-oriented mass media,
- have completed the SOC core curricula and at least 60 credit hours during the semester in which the student applies,
- have at least a 3.5 overall GPA,
- be a U.S. citizen and
- submit at least two non-fiction feature or magazine manuscripts with the application.
- The scholarship is renewable if the applicant re-applies, continues to meet the criteria and the selection committee determines it to be appropriate. The recipient will receive payment of $450 at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
MASON WALSH JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP ($2,200)
Applicants must be
- outstanding, full-time (12 credit hours per semester) print journalism majors,
- entering their senior year of study (have completed 90 credit hours by the end of the semester in which the scholarship is awarded) and
- intending to pursue careers in print journalism.
The recipient will receive payment of $1,100 at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
- SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATION ALUMNI SCHOLARSHIP ($500)
- 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 Advertising, Journalism 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 during the semester in which 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.
- ERIC AND MYRENE TEMPLE SCHOLARSHIP ($1,500)
- 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 $750 at the first of each semester from the NAU Office of Financial Aid.
SCRIPPS LEAGUE NEWSPAPER FUND SCHOLARSHIPS ($1,200 Each)
These $600 per semester scholarships are funded by the Scripps League Newspaper Education and Research Fund and are awarded to outstanding journalism students during their junior and senior year (except for scholarships 6, 7 and 8).
1. Scripps News Editorial Scholarships are for full-time students majoring in Journalism with an emphasis in news editorial. Applicants must
- have completed 45 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 print media.
- Scripps Photojournalism Scholarships are for full-time students majoring in Journalism with an emphasis in photojournalism. Applicants must
- have completed 45 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 photojournalism.
- Scripps Environmental Scholarships are for full-time students majoring in Journalism with an emphasis in environmental communication. Applicants must
- have completed 45 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 environmental communication.
- Scripps Advertising Scholarships are for full-time students majoring in Advertising. Applicants must
- have completed 45 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 advertising.
- Scripps Public Relations Scholarships are for full-time students majoring in Public Relations. Applicants must
- have completed 45 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 public relations.
- Scripps Journalism Scholarships are available, at the discretion of the Journalism faculty, to NAU School of Communication full-time students
- whose transcripts indicate they are following a course of study that could lead to a journalism, advertising or public relations degree,
- who have at least a 3.0 overall GPA and
- who will have earned at least 30 hours by the end of the semester in which application is made.
- Scripps Journalism Recruiting Scholarships are for high school or community college students who intend to enroll in the NAU Journalism program in the fall semester. Awards are based upon the applicants' potential as student journalists. (Initial deadline is February 1st, although applications will continue to be accepted until all scholarships are awarded, but no later than June 25th.)
- Scripps High School Scholarships are awarded to one outstanding journalism student from each of the three high schools in Flagstaff. These scholarships are for graduating journalism seniors who intend to enroll in the NAU School of Communication Journalism program in the fall semester. Scholarship recipients must work on The Lumberjack newspaper 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 on The Lumberjack newspaper during the fall semester.
(Deadline-May 28th)
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