Top 51 Communications Scholarships in September 2023

Sallie Mae will award $2,000 each month to eligible entrants. No essay or account sign-ups, just a simple scholarship for those seeking help paying for school.

Open to US-Based high school students in the classes of 2024 and 2025 — no essay, minimum GPA, test score, or citizenship requirements.

Open to high school students, college students, community college students, and graduate students.

Attention all Philadelphia area college students pursuing a career in journalism or multimedia arts! The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists is offering a chance to win one of two $2,500 scholarships for those enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college in the Philly region. If you're pursuing an undergraduate degree in journalism or communications, or another major working toward a journalism career, this challenge is for you! And for community college students, there's a $1,000 scholarship up for grabs for those pursuing an associate degree in journalism or multimedia arts. Don't miss out on this amazing opportunity to kickstart your career!

The Vincent T. Wasilewski Award is funded by Broadcast Education Association, an organization that drives insights, excellence in media production, and career advancement for educators, students, and professionals in the media industry. Each year, their Vincent T. Wasilewski Award grants $4,000 to one graduate student studying electronic media at a BEA member institution. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

This Abe Voron Award, sponsored by the Abe Voron Committee, is open to college upperclassmen and graduate students pursuing a career in a radio or audio media area at a BEA-member institution. To apply, students must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation (at least one must be written by an electronic media professor and the other may be from either a professor or an industry professional), and recent transcripts. Each year, three students will be selected to earn $3,000 toward their post-secondary education. If you’re a college upperclassman or graduate student passionate about radio or audio media, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The BEA Founders Award is open to students enrolled in a BEA 2-year member institution or graduates of 2-year schools now enrolled in a BEA 4-year institution. Applicants may be studying any electronic media area, and must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation (at least one must be written by an electronic media professor and the other may be from either a professor or an industry professional), and recent transcripts. Each year, two recipients will be chosen to earn $1,500 each toward their post-secondary education. If you’re a student attending a BEA member institution and studying electronic media, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The John Bayliss Award, sponsored by the John Bayliss Foundation, is open to college upperclassmen and graduate students pursuing a career in radio/audio media at a BEA-member institution. To apply, students must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation (at least one must be written by an electronic media professor and the other may be from either a professor or an industry professional), and recent transcripts. One student will be selected to earn $3,500 toward their post-secondary education. If you’re a college upperclassman or graduate student passionate about radio or audio media, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Edward O. Fritts Award is open to college upperclassmen and graduate students pursuing a career in an electronic media area at a BEA-member institution. To apply, students must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation (at least one must be written by an electronic media professor and the other may be from either a professor or an industry professional), and recent transcripts. One student will be selected to earn $3,500 toward their post-secondary education. If you’re a college upperclassman or graduate student passionate about electronic media, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Richard Eaton Foundation Award is open to college upperclassmen and graduate students pursuing a career in an electronic media area at a BEA-member institution. To apply, students must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation (at least one must be written by an electronic media professor and the other may be from either a professor or an industry professional), and recent transcripts. One student will be selected to earn $4,000 toward their post-secondary education. If you’re a college upperclassman or graduate student passionate about electronic media, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Edward O. Fritts Award is open to college upperclassmen and graduate students pursuing a career in an electronic media area at a BEA-member institution. To apply, students must submit a completed application, two letters of recommendation (at least one must be written by an electronic media professor and the other may be from either a professor or an industry professional), and recent transcripts. One student will be selected to earn $1,000 toward their post-secondary education. If you're a college upperclassman or graduate student passionate about electronic media, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The Keyera Energy-Peter J. Renton Memorial Scholarship is a fantastic opportunity for Alberta residents and high school graduates who are pursuing a degree or diploma in fields related to the oil and gas industry. This includes (but is not limited to) business, communications, sciences, engineering, technical programs, and information technology. To be eligible, applicants must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, reside in Alberta, and have themselves (or have a spouse or parent who has) maintained permanent residence in Canada for at least twelve (12) consecutive months immediately prior to commencing post-secondary studies. Applicants must also be undergraduate underclassmen and be enrolled full-time in a publicly funded post-secondary institution in Alberta. If you're eligible, take advantage of this incredible chance to further your education and career goals!

The 10X Digital Marketing Scholarship is funded by 10x Digital, a digital marketing agency offering the full scope of digital and traditional marketing services. Every year, their 10x Digital Marketing Scholarship awards $4,000 to two (2) high school seniors or undergraduates majoring in business, tech, marketing, or communications who submit an essay on how they plan to impact the world. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.

The Broadcast Scholarship Program is an incredible opportunity for Louisiana college upperclassmen pursuing a career in broadcasting, mass communication, broadcast engineering, or journalism. The LAB is offering up to $8,000 annually, with two lucky recipients receiving $2,000 per semester, totaling $4,000 for the academic year. To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time in a broadcast curriculum at a Louisiana four-year college or work for a radio or TV station. Don't miss out on this chance to kickstart your career in the exciting world of broadcasting!

Are you a Black or African American junior college student in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington D.C.? If so, you may be eligible for the Richard B. Watkins Scholarship! The scholarship is open to Black students studying public relations, marketing, graphic design, etc., who are attending university in Maryland, Virginia, or Washington, D.C. Collins + Co, a public relations and marketing agency, offers the scholarship to honor Richard B. Watkins' legacy of supporting others. Thus, the scholarship aims to continue that support for others, by selecting four recipients to win $5,000 to use towards their studies, every scholarship cycle. Recipients are also offered an immersive two-week apprenticeship with the company in their field of study. If you’re a Black or African American college student looking for help funding your marketing, graphic design, or public relations degree, we encourage you to apply!

This “Fulbright-National Science Foundation Distinguished Scholar Award” is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in cybersecurity and critical infrastructure at select Icelandic universities. Selected scholar(s) may conduct research and/or teach a course at the university level or deliver seminars/workshops. Research projects must focus on cybersecurity or critical infrastructure related to any of these areas: (1) pure and applied research, (2) research coordination, (3) transitioning research into practice, (4) workforce, curriculum, and capacity development, (5) enterprise risk management, or (6) law, policy, and international relations. Scholars may also participate in consulting, developing training curricula, and assisting with evaluations. Participating institutions are the University of Iceland, Reykjavik University, and the University of Akureyri. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, keep on reading to learn more!

The Fulbright-Nokia Distinguished Chair in Information and Communications Technologies (ICT) is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders from the U.S. who are interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in information and communications technology at Finnish universities. The award emphasizes projects that prioritize active research work, including publications. Some guest lecturing and/or supervising students is also welcomed. While the main aim of this Chair position is designed to promote international exchange, the selected Chair is encouraged to participate in and explore research collaboration, write joint publications with Finnish colleagues, develop international exchange collaboration between the U.S. home and Finnish host institution, and otherwise engage with the host community and Finnish companies. If you're a U.S. Scholar interested in studying information and communications technology in Finland, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The "Fulbright-Oxford-Pembroke Distinguished Scholar" award is open to Ph.D. and Terminal Degree holders interested in both conducting research and teaching courses in any discipline related to politics and/or international relations at the University of Oxford in England. Selected scholars are expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the college through seminars, public lectures, and curriculum development. During their three-month award, the Fulbright Visiting Professor will be expected to design a one-term (8-week) program of academic activities to continue the legacy of Senator Fulbright's commitment to internationalism in relationships between nations and their diplomacy in bringing together individuals across the globe. Applicants must currently hold the title of senior Associate or Full Professor. If you're a scholar interested in studying politics/international relations at the University of Oxford, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.

The "Fulbright-Scotland Distinguished Scholar at the Glasgow School of Art" Award is open to artists and academics interested in conducting projects (including artistic ones) and teaching courses in select arts, humanities, and social science fields at the Glasgow School of Art in Scotland. The selected scholar will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the university through seminars, public lectures, and curriculum development in any discipline within the institution for six months. To apply, interested individuals must submit a Project Statement, a CV or Resume, and two Letters of Recommendation. Keep on reading for more information!