College of Communications
Scholarships listed present a selection of those awarded by sponsoring organizations in conjunction with the College of Communications faculty. In addition, communications majors can apply for a wide range of scholarships and awards offered by a host of outside private organizations and professional societies. Information about scholarships and awards is located on the department’s scholarship bulletin board on the fourth floor of College Park.
Note: For all scholarships, the notification process does not include a notification to all applicants but only to the selected recipient of the scholarship. The expected date of notification is by the end of May.
Alumni Association Scholarship for Communications Majors
Amount: $500
Established by: This scholarship was established to encourage co-curricular involvement and to promote service, academic achievement, and leadership in the college. Funding is provided by the College of Communications in partnership with the Cal State Fullerton Alumni Association. Two scholarship recipients will be selected and must serve in two or more leadership areas during the next academic year: 1) hold a top-level position in a major campus activity, 2) serve on the SOAR-Interclub Council, 3) serve as an officer in a student club, or 4) serve as an ambassador for department/college events.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing full-time students in Communication, Radio-TV-Film, or Human Communication who are pursuing an undergraduate or a graduate degree.
Criteria: Full-time • Academic achievement • Good academic stand • Leadership
• Extracurricular activities
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Submit an unofficial transcript and a Titan Degree Audit, available from TITAN Online; 3) Prepare a statement indicating pertinent school and community activities that illustrate your leadership potential; and 4) Submit application materials to CP-450.
Application Deadline: April 6
Myles Atlas Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was endowed by Rhonda Atlas Garside, widow of Myles Atlas, in memory of her husband’s long and successful career in the advertising business.
Open to: This scholarship is open to sophomore or junior Communications majors in the advertising concentration.
Criteria: Career interest in advertising management or media buying
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; and 2) Submit application materials to the Communications Department, CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: March 12
Clara and Tony Fellow Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was established by Dr. Tony Fellow, chair of the Department of Communications, and his wife—Clara Potes-Fellow, director of media relations, Chancellor’s Office, the California State University System—in recognition of their strong support of students and the CSU System’s international programs, which contribute to a greater understanding of world cultures and, hopefully, world peace.
Open to: This scholarship is open to students interested in a career in journalism or public relations who will be enrolling in one of the university’s semester or summer international programs.
Criteria: Academic achievement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification;
2) Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; and 3) Submit application materials to CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: March 11
Future in Tourism Scholarship
Amount: $2,500 (dependent upon funding)
Established by: This scholarship was established in 2005 and is funded by the Orange County Tourism Council. The scholarship will assist people who have decided to make a change for the better, through education. The Future in Tourism Award was created for students entering their junior or senior year at CSUF, with a declared emphasis in entertainment/tourism. The committee will consider information regarding your prior employment in the entertainment/tourism industry.
Open to: This scholarship is open to newly accepted or continuing students who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in entertainment/tourism.
Criteria: 2.5 GPA • Good Academic Standing • Orange County resident • Age 18 or over • Quality of Essay
• Quality of Recommendations
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the application available from the web at www.oc-of.org or call (949) 553-4202; 2) Prepare a typed essay (minimum 200 words) that describes your academic plans, why you have chosen to have a career in the entertainment/tourism industry and how this scholarship funding will impact your situation; 3) Obtain two letters of recommendation from individuals who will describe how they have come to know you and will add what they see as major strengths and limitations in your character and academic abilities. One letter must be from a professional in the entertainment/tourism industry. Have each letter placed in a separate sealed envelope with the writer’s signature over the back flap of the envelope; and 4) Mail the application materials to the Orange County Tourism Council Scholarship Fund, Orange County Community Foundation, 30 Corporate Park, Suite 410, Irvine, CA 92606.
Application Deadline: April 14
Gary Granville Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was established by former students, family and friends of the late Gary Granville, lecturer and Daily Titan adviser, to recognize a student who has made significant contributions to the Daily Titan. The scholarship will be awarded based on your outstanding performance as an editor or as a staff reporter on the Daily Titan campus student newspaper.
Open to: This scholarship is open to junior or senior Communication majors with at least one semester enrollment remaining at Cal State Fullerton.
Criteria: 2.5 GPA • Quality of published work
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions and sign the certification; 2) Attach at least one example of your published work from the Daily Titan; 3) Submit a letter of reference from the adviser of the Daily Titan; and 4) Submit application materials to CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: March 12
Thomas D. Hanlon Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $2,500
Established by: This scholarship was established by the Palm Springs Desert Resorts Convention and Visitors Authority in honor of Thomas Hanlon, who was a tourism industry pioneer and innovative marketing expert. He served as executive director for the Authority for 20 years. The winner will be presented with the award at the annual luncheon in February in Palm Desert.
Open to: This scholarship is open to undergraduate communication majors at any college level who are pursuing a career
in Tourism.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the Thomas Hanlon Scholarship form available in CP-450, (714) 278-7083; 2) Write a maximum 450 word essay on why you have chosen a career in tourism; 3) Provide two letters of reference from an employer, teacher or internship supervisor; and 4) Submit application materials to CP-450.
Application Deadline: January 3
Terry Hynes Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was endowed by Terry Hynes, former chair of CSUF’s Department of Communications and currently assistant vice president of the Office of University Relations at the University of Florida in Gainesville.
Open to: This scholarship is open to Communication majors who will be seniors with at least one semester enrollment remaining at Cal State Fullerton.
Criteria: Outstanding academic performance • Contributions to the communications department
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; and
2) Submit application materials to Communications Department, CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: March 12
David Little Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was established to recognize and honor students with good academic credentials who are in need of financial assistance.
Open to: This scholarship is open to students interested in a career in advertising management or media buying.
Criteria: Academic achievement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on-file) for establishing financial need; and 3) Submit application materials to the Communications Department, CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: March 12
V.J. Lovero Photojournalism Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship was established and funded by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim to assist in educating students who have demonstrated career promise in photography. The scholarship honors the memory of renowned sports photographer V.J. Lovero. Applicants must be enrolled for at least one semester during the next academic year and they must demonstrate professional promise.
Open to: This scholarship is open to new and continuing Photo Communications majors.
Criteria: Quality of portfolio
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Submit a portfolio of ten images on a CD that includes sports and portrait photography, and demonstrates your passion for a specific subject, sports or otherwise; and 3) Submit completed application and portfolio to CP450.
Application Deadline: March 11
Orange County Public Relations Society of America Gavotto Scholarship
Amount: $1,000 (dependent upon funding by PRSA)
Established by: This scholarship was established in memory of Richard Gavotto, a former public relations instructor at Cal State Fullerton, and administered by the Orange County Chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Applicants must be active members of the student organization PRSSA (Public Relations Student Society of America).
Open to: This scholarship is open to full-time, junior Public Relations majors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree
Criteria: Potential for success as public relations professional • PRSSA Chapter contribution • Academic performance
Application Procedure: 1) Complete an application, available in the Communications Department, CP-400; and
2) Submit application materials to the Communications Department, CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: March 12
Tom Pasqua Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies (dependent upon funding by sponsor)
Established by: This scholarship was established in memory of Tom Pasqua, a journalism professor at Southwestern College in Chula Vista and in the Cal State Fullerton Communications Department during the 1970’s.
Open to: This scholarship is open to incoming community college transfer students majoring in journalism
Criteria: 2.75 GPA • Good academic credentials • Demonstrated record of involvement in journalism activities
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; and
2) Submit application materials to the Communications Department, CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: May 1
The Society of Professional Journalists Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was endowed by the Orange County Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Open to: This scholarship is open to sophomore or junior Communication majors in print, visual or broadcast Journalism who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: Academic achievement • Experience in journalism activities
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; and
2) Submit application materials to the Communications Department, CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: March 12
Special Communications Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was established to recognize and honor students with potential for success in the communications field.
Open to: This scholarship is open to sophomore, junior, returning senior, or returning graduate Communications majors.
Criteria: 2.8 GPA • Promise of achievement in the communication field
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; and
2) Submit application materials to the Communications Department, CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: March 12
Joe Parker Squyres Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was established to honor Joe Parker Squyres, who died at a young age in an automobile accident. It is funded by his friends who worked with him at Market Pathways.
Open to: This scholarship is open to junior and senior Public Relations majors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree
Criteria: Good academic standing • Promise in the field of communications • Work experience • Professional
activities • Career goals
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; and
2) Submit application materials to the Communications Department, CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: March 12
John Stewart Memorial Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship honors the memory of John Steward and supports the efforts of students who are in need of financial assistance. John Stewart, an outstanding journalist, died of cancer at a young age.
Open to: This scholarship is open to junior Communications majors in the journalism sequence who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: Academic achievement • Experience in journalism activities • Financial need • Plans to pursue journalism as a career
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; and 3) Submit application materials to the Communications Department, CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: March 12
Edgar P. Trotter Scholarship
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship is named for Professor Edgar P. Trotter, chair of Communications Department from 1983-1990, in recognition of his strong support of students and their educational needs.
Open to: This scholarship is open to sophomore or junior Communication majors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: Academic achievement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification;
2) Complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) (or have one on file) for establishing financial need; and 3) Submit application materials to the Communications Department, CP-400, (714) 278-3517.
Application Deadline: March 12
HUMAN COMMUNICATION STUDIES
Herbert W. Booth Memorial Award
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship is named for Herbert Booth, a former professor of speech communication, and is awarded annually to recognize scholastic achievement and contributions to the department.
Open to: This scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students, who will use the award for graduate study in speech communication or communicative disorders.
Criteria: Academic achievement • Professional promise
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the department application, available from the Human Communication Studies Department, CP-420; and 2) Submit application materials to CP-420.
Application Deadline: April 9
Seth Fessenden Memorial Award
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship is named for Seth Fessenden, a founding member of the Human Communication Studies Department, and is awarded annually.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing undergraduate or graduate students majoring in speech communication or communicative disorders.
Criteria: Academic achievement • Professional promise
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the department application, available from the Human Communication Studies Department, CP-420; and 2) Submit application materials to CP-420.
Application Deadline: April 9
Lee Granell Memorial Award
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship is named for Lee Granell, the University’s first director of forensics, former chair of the department. It is awarded to recognize achievement in forensics activities.
Open to: This scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students who have been actively involved in forensics.
Criteria: Outstanding achievement
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the department application, available from the Human Communication Studies Department, CP-420; and 2) Submit application materials to CP-420.
Application Deadline: April 9
Bill Gudykunst Memorial Award
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was established by a former student of Dr. Gudykunst, Ge Gao, and her husband Trevor Pearman, along with faculty, staff, students and friends.
Open to: This scholarship is open to graduate students in the Department of Human Communication Studies with an emphasis in intercultural communication.
Criteria: 3.5 GPA • Strong emphasis or research in intercultural communication
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the department application, available in the Human Communication Studies Department, CP-420; 2) Submit a 1-2 page essay that includes the following: a) a description of your professional commitment and interest to intercultural communication, b) an explanation of how the monetary award will help you further your professional development in the intercultural field; and 3) Submit application materials to CP-420.
Application Deadline: April 9
John Scott McKay Memorial Book Award
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship was established by the family of John Scott McKay, a former student. It is awarded annually to students who demonstrate potential for academic excellence and who are in need of financial assistance.
Open to: This scholarship is open to speech communication and communicative disorders majors.
Criteria: Academic achievement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the department application, available from the Human Communication Studies Department, CP-420; 2) FAFSA statement; and 3) Submit application materials to CP-420.
Application Deadline: April 9
Phillip J. Schreiner Memorial Award
Amount: Varies
Established by: This scholarship is named for Phillip J. Schreiner, former professor of human communication studies and first director of the university’s Faculty Development Center.
Open to: This scholarship is open to undergraduate or graduate students.
Criteria: Academic achievement • Contributions to the department or to other students
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the department application, available from the Human Communication Studies Department, CP-420, and 2) Submit application materials to CP-420.
Application Deadline: April 9
RADIO / TV / FILM
Lynne Schafer Gross Scholarship
Amount: $500
Established by: This scholarship was established and funded by CSUF Professor Dr. Lynne Schafer Gross to recognize and honor students who have demonstrated outstanding academic performance. Dr. Gross is one of the most prolific academic authors in the area of Radio-TV-Film.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing RTVF majors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: Good academic standing • Personal statement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Access the university application on the CSUF website and answer all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff; 3) Provide a one-page personal statement addressing your interest in pursuing a degree in Radio-TV-Film and financial need; and 4) In a sealed envelope, submit the completed application and letter of recommendation to CP-460-16, the Department of Radio-TV-Film,
c/o Shelley Jenkins, Chair, Scholarship and Awards Committee; questions, call 714-278-7883.
Application Deadline: April 5
TV-Film Society Scholarship
Amount: $250
Established by: This scholarship is funded by the CSUF TV-Film Society. The TV-Film Society is a Department of RTVF student club.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing RTVF majors who are current members of the TV-Film Society.
Criteria: TV-Film Society member • TV-Film Society services • University or department services • Good academic standing • Personal statement • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Access the university application on the CSUF website and answer all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff; 3) Provide a one-page personal statement addressing your interest in pursuing a degree in Radio-TV-Film and financial need; and 4) In a sealed envelope, submit the completed application and letter of recommendation to CP-460-16, the Department of Radio-TV-Film,
c/o Shelley Jenkins, Chair, Scholarship and Awards Committee; questions, call 714-278-7883.
Application Deadline: April 5
Claire A. Vane Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship is endowed by television executive Ed Vane in loving memory of his wife Claire. Ed Vane was formerly Vice President of Programming at ABC and the president of Group W.
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing RTVF majors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: Good academic standing • Interest in pursuing career in television • Personal statement
Application Procedure: 1) Access the university application on the CSUF website and answer all 7 questions, and sign the certification; 2) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff; 3) Provide a one-page personal statement addressing your interest in pursuing a degree in Radio-TV-Film and financial need; and 4) In a sealed envelope, submit the completed application and letter of recommendation to CP-460-16, the Department of Radio-TV-Film,
c/o Shelley Jenkins, Chair, Scholarship and Awards Committee; questions, call 714-278-7883.
Application Deadline: April 5
Women in Film Scholarship
Amount: $1,000
Established by: This scholarship was established and funded by Women in Film. The Women in Film scholarship may not be awarded at the discretion of the Women in Film organization. WIF’s purpose is to empower, promote, nurture, and mentor women in the film industry through a network of valuable contacts, events and programs. The selected recipient must be concentrating the majority of their courses in any area of film production
Open to: This scholarship is open to continuing, full-time RTVF majors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree.
Criteria: 3.0 GPA • Full-time enrollment • Personal statement • Biography • Financial need
Application Procedure: 1) Complete the SA application, answering all 7 questions, and sign the certification;
2) Provide one letter of recommendation from CSUF faculty/staff; 3) Write a one-page personal statement addressing your interest in pursuing a degree in Radio-TV-Film and financial need; and 4) In a sealed envelope, submit completed application and letter of recommendation CP-460, room 16, (714) 278-7883.
Application Deadline: April 5
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