Communication
Scholarships
Scholarships are offered each spring to qualifying Communication majors who meet the specified criteria. The process for applying for available scholarships is listed below.
| Scholarship | Summary |
|---|---|
| Laura Hollingsworth Scholarship | Typically one student is awarded $1000 in two equal installments, the second half contingent on continuing to meet selection criteria. |
| Craig A. Mueller Communication Scholarship | Individual student scholarships have ranged from $500 to $2500 depending on the relative strengths of candidates. |
| Althea Steele Lederer Scholarship | Up to $400 is typically awarded to one student majoring in either art or journalism with preference given to those who are physically disabled. |
| Ralph R. Stein Memorial Scholarship | Up to $200 is typically awarded to one student majoring in Communication. |
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Scholarships Application Procedure
Applications include:
- The Cover form (.DOC).
- An unofficial transcript pasted into a word document (found in SIS).
- An up-to-date professional resume.
- A professional written essay with specific attention given to the scholarship directions (click on scholarship names above).
- All materials must be received no later than 5 p.m. on March 31 for consideration. Materials should be sent as Microsoft Word files attached to an e-mail to: garciaa@uwgb.edu. Preferably in one zip file. Scholarship recipients will be notified in April.
Expectations for Students Who Receive a Scholarship
Students who are awarded a scholarship can use the funds to satisfy their education needs. For example, to pay for tuition. Students awarded funds are also required to:
- Attend an informal scholarship reception scheduled by Professor Garcia during the spring semester.
- Send a gracious handwritten card thanking the scholarship sponsor (information provided upon student request).
- Participate in a service activity for the Communication department during the Spring semester. Contact Professor Garcia for details.
- Attend a university-wide scholarship dinner scheduled in late Spring by the Chancellor where students who receive scholarships mingle with donors and professors. It is a special day where we celebrate our great students!
For Additional Information
Contact Professor Adolfo Garcia, 920-465-5042 / garciaa@uwgb.edu