Each year the deadline for these scholarships is March 1.
All applications can be obtained from the University Scholarship Committee Office in Academic Hall, Rm 123. Links to other scholarship possibilities appear beneath these entries.
John and Mary Blue Scholarship for Journalism (Up to $500)
Voted on by the Department Scholarship Committee and a Member of the Cape Rotary Club.
Criteria:
- Mass Communication major, must have GPA of 2.8 or higher.
- Award can be used for fees, or to provide financial assistance for travel abroad.
Charles and Mary Ellen Sharp Scholarship for Non-Traditional Students (Up to $500)
Voted on by the University Scholarship Committee
Criteria:
- Undergraduate major in History, English, or any area of Communications
- Must be at least 20 years of age, be a Self-Supporting, Non-Traditional Student w/at least one dependent
- FAFSA form from Financial Aid Services preferred to verify financial need
- Must maintain at least a GPA of 2.75 with an achieved 3.0 GPA for the semester completed prior to submitting the application.
Ruth Humphreys Munger Scholarship (Up to $500)
Voted on by: University Scholarship Committee
Criteria:
- Must be a Journalism or Communication major
R. Ferrell Ervin Memorial Scholarship (Up to $500)
Voted on by: Department Scholarship Committee
Criteria:
Communication Studies’ Faculty Oversee the Following Three Scholarships
The Fred B. Goodwin Scholarship: Open to any student who demonstrates promise in debate. Renewable.
The Limbaugh Speech Scholarship: Awarded to a worthy student of good moral character who is interested in and preparing for a career in which the power of speech and communication are vital factors. Financial need is considered, but recipient must have an innate gift for public speaking and oratory with a desire to improve himself/herself in development of those gifts.
Oliver Oratory Prize: Partial fee scholarship for upperclassmen who have demonstrated superior academic and communication skills.
Please Note: You must have an FAFSA on file with the Financial Aid Office in order to apply for a scholarship.
Application Form
Please check the scholarship for which you are applying:
Dr. Fred B. Goodwin Scholarship __________
The Limbaugh Speech Scholarship __________
Oliver Oratory Prize __________
Note: If you are applying for more than one scholarship, please use a separate form for each one.
Personal Information (Please print or type):
Name: _____________________________ Local Phone: ______________________
Street Address: _______________________________________________________
City/State/Zip Code: ____________________________________________________
Academic Information:
Hours Completed (include the current semester): _____
Cumulative GPA at Southeast: _____
Major(s): _______________________________
Minor(s): __________________________
Please tell us why you are an excellent nominee for the scholarship for which you are applying. Include your involvement in all University activities/events related to the scholarship criteria. You may attach a letter and current resume. Please do so in three or fewer pages.
Send to: Attn: Scholarship Committee, Dept. of Communication, MS 2750
Other Scholarship Possibilities:
General Scholarships and Other Funding
http://www.semo.edu/financing/index.htm
College of Liberal Arts
http://www.semo.edu/liberalarts/scholarships.htm
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