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2023 scholarship ceremony

Scholarships

The scholarship application for returning COMM majors is open! Apply via Scholarship Universe to be considered for the COMM-specific scholarships you may be eligible for.

You will need to fill out a complete profile and application on Scholarship Universe to be considered. Questions related to filling out the form should be directed to scholarships@kent.edu. If you have any questions about the COMM Scholarships, contact comm@kent.edu.

SCHOLARSHIP SEARCH INSTRUCTIONS  SCHOLARSHIP UNIVERSE

Scholarships for Undergraduate Communication Studies Majors

Arnold and Dorothy Danes Book Scholarship
  • Award amount: Up to $500
  • Other criteria:
    • Student must be interested in global communication
    • Stuent must be an undergraduate who has demonstrated academic excellence and an interest in being a citizen of the world through knowledge and action. 
Michael Dubetz Endowed Scholarship
  • Award amount: Up to $500
  • Other criteria:
    • Student must be a junior and exhibit strong leadership and personal achievement 
Dr. Rozell Duncan Memorial Scholarship
  • Award amount: Up to $2,000
  • Other criteria: Student must be a junior or senior and demonstrated commitment through their involvement in leadership and participation in activities specific to the School of Communication Studies
The Feezel Family Scholarship for Global Studies
  • Award amount: Up to $2,000
  • Minimum GPA: 2.5
  • Other criteria:
    • Student must be a junior or senior
    • Must be participating in a 51³Ô¹ÏÍø sponsored study aboard program
      • Please include your letter of acceptance
    • Have a demonstrated financial need based on the FASFA financial aid form
    • Upload a statement about interest in intercultural communication
Garmon-Murvay Scholarship
  • Award amount: $500
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0
  • Other criteria:
    • Student must be a junior with at least one year left to complete
    • Demonstrated academic performance, motivation, character, ability and potential
    • Upload a letter that states
      • How being a student at KSU has influenced him/her in his/her view of the world beyond Kent, Ohio.
      • The importance of communication studies as a discipline, especially when considering gender communication and cultural communication in a diverse and changing world.
      • Indicate if the student is a first generation student to attend college.
Nancy E. Mitchell Endowed Scholarship in Communication Studies
  • Award amount: Up to $2,000
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 cumulative
    • 3.25 GPA in Communication Studies courses
    • Minimum of 21 credit hours completed in Communication Studies courses
  • Other criteria:
    • Student must be a junior with at least one remaining year of full-time enrollment on the Kent Campus
    • Established a sustained record of academic excellence
    • Maintained a consistent record of active involvement in service to their campus and/or community
    • Provided effective leadership for organizations or groups engaged in service activities
Linda L. Moore Endowed Scholarship in Communication Studies
  • Award amount: Up to $2,000
  • Minimum GPA: 3.0 cumulative; 3.25 GPA in communication studies
  • Other criteria:
    • Student must be a junior with at least one year left to complete
    • Upload a letter that states
      • Documents a record of personal participation in responding to societal needs through community involvement and/or political advocacy
      • Demonstrates an understanding of the ways in which communication knowledge and skills can best be used to support these efforts
Rebecca & Alan Rubin Endowed Scholarship
  • Award amount: Up to $2,000
  • Other criteria:
    • Show prior academic performance, strong motivation, character, ability and potential

Scholarships for Both Graduate and Undergraduate Students

Memorial Fund in Communication Scholarship
  • Award amount: Up to $2,000
  • Other criteria:
    • Supports students who exhibit strong scholarly effort and or service during their time at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø
    • Graduate Student or Undergraduate student with less than 90 hours completed
    • Preference will be given to students who are enrolled in a CCI-sponsored or supported study aboard program
      • Please submit your letter of acceptance
School of Communication Studies Scholarship
  • Award amount: Up to $2,000
  • Other criteria:
    • Supports achievement and recognition
    • Preference will be given to graduate or undergraduate students who are enrolled in a CCI-sponsored or supported study aboard program
      • Please submit your letter of acceptance
Dr. D. Ray and Susanne E. Heisey Endowed International Scholarship Fund
  • Award amount: Up to $2,000
  • Minimum GPA: 3.2
  • Other criteria:
    • International student must have come directly from his/her native country to be a student in the School of Communication Studies at 51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Scholarships for Graduate Students

Dr. Dominic A. Infante Communication Scholarship
  • Award amount: $2,000
  • Other criteria:
    • Student must be entering the second year of the Master of Arts program
    • Be on schedule for completing their master’s degree
    • Preference will be granted to a student who is judged by the graduate faculty to be a good prospect for matriculating into the Ph.D. program. 

Additional Information

Before submitting the application and uploading supporting documentation, students should review the individual requirements and eligibility criteria. All scholarships must include:

  • Completed application form;
  • Upload a 1-2 page, double spaced document telling us about yourself;
  • GPA as of the previous semester; and
  • Two (2) names of Communication Studies faculty members who can serve as references, if necessary.

All scholarship recipients must complete a Thank-You Letter before the funds will be released to their bursar's account. 

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