The School of Communication and Information is proud to be able to recognize high achieving undergraduate and graduate students each year by awarding scholarships and awards. Each undergraduate and graduate program at SC&I offers its own scholarships and awards.
Below is a list of each of the scholarships arranged by department. In order to apply for a scholarship within a given program, you must already be matriculated into that program. Information about the scholarships, along with the scholarship eligibility criteria are listed in the corresponding sections below. All students are encouraged to apply for financial aid by completing a Free Application for Student Aid (FAFSA). Additional information about the FAFSA application and other financial aid information is available on the Rutgers University Financial Aid webpage at http://studentaid.rutgers.edu/.
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UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
APPLICATION DEADLINE (EXTENDED): SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2013
Communication Majors
Communication students interested in being considered for the Communication scholarships and awards should complete an online scholarship application for each award they wish to be considered for. Students may apply for more than one Communication scholarship or award.
Steven and Cynthia Magidson Scholarship: for full-time Communication majors who are rising seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement.
Todd Hunt Public Service Endowed prize: for full-time Communication majors who are rising seniors, have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and exemplary involvement and service to more than one group or society.
Hugh Taliaferro Memorial Scholarship: for full-time Communication majors who are rising juniors or seniors, and who demonstrate unusual aptitude in Communication or render exceptional service to the Department or University community.
Julian Breen Memorial Endowed Scholarship : for full-time Communication majors who are rising juniors or seniors, have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and significant service to the department, the University, and/or the community.
SC&I Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship : for full-time Communication majors who are rising juniors or seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement.
SC&I Scholarship: for full-time Communication majors who are rising juniors or seniors and who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and financial need.
Information Technology and Informatics Majors
Students interested in being considered for any of the ITI scholarships should complete only one online scholarship application. Selection for the specific scholarships listed below will be determined by the program faculty.
Academic Excellence Award: for rising seniors who have demonstrated academic excellence in the major.
Research Award: for rising seniors who have done exemplary research.
Service Award: for rising seniors demonstrating outstanding service to the ITI program.
SC&I Alumni Association Endowed Scholarships: for outstanding academic achievement in the program.
SC&I Scholarship: for an outstanding undergraduate student, as determined by the department.
Journalism and Media Studies Majors
Journalism and Media Studies students interested in being considered for the Journalism and Media Studies scholarships and awards should complete an online scholarship application for each award they wish to be considered for. Students may apply for more than one Journalism and Media Studies scholarship or award.
JMS Department Scholarship: for an outstanding junior or rising senior student, as determined by the department. (A writing sample is required.)
Barry S. Kramer Endowed Scholarship: for a junior or rising senior journalism major based on academic merit. (A writing sample is required, with preference awarded to writing topics in science journalism.)
Richard F. Hixson Memorial Prize: for full-time undergraduate student whose work exemplifies a commitment to Civil Liberties and the First Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America. (A writing sample is required.)
Flip Wilson Memorial Scholarship: for a full-time journalism student entering the junior or senior year based on academic merit; Flip Wilson Memorial Scholarship applicants must complete one additional 500-word essay on some aspect of Flip Wilson’s work and impact on television or comedy. Preference will be given to students of African-American descent.
Dick Lloyd Internship Scholarship: for a full-time undergraduate student that will be interning, with preference awarded to applicants completing an internship in sports broadcasting. (A writing sample is required.)
Van Wie Ingham Memorial Prize: for outstanding knowledge of journalism. Applicants with overall GPA and department GPA of at least 3.0 will be considered. (A writing sample is required.)
Richard D. Lane Memorial Award: for a full-time journalism student based on academic merit. (A writing sample is required.)
John H. Cook Scholarship: for a sophomore or junior with an interest in newspaper writing and reporting. (A writing sample is required.)
Kenneth Q. and Viola W. Jennings Memorial Scholarship: for juniors who demonstrate promise toward a career in print journalism. (A writing sample is required.)
Arthur Weissman Memorial Scholarship: for full-time journalism student at the end of the junior year, based on academic merit, media-related achievement through academic work, extra-curricular activities, and employment. (A writing sample is required and an example of your media-related achievement is recommended.)
Edward J. Mack Memorial Scholarship: for a full-time undergraduate student based on academic merit; preference is given to students from Hunterdon County with an interest in print journalism. (A writing sample is required.)
Edgar B. Bacon Scholarship: for achievement in journalism by a continuing undergraduate major from Hudson county. Verification of Hudson County primary residence is required.
SC&I Alumni Association Endowed Scholarships: for outstanding academic achievement in the program. Applicants with minimum overall GPA and department of 3.0 will be considered. (A writing sample is required.)
SC&I Scholarship: for an outstanding undergraduate student in journalism and media studies, as determined by the department. Applicants with minimum GPA of 3.0 and who express financial need will be considered. (A writing sample is required.)
Laurie Ackerman Memorial Scholarship: to provide a scholarship or research stipend for an undergraduate or graduate student who intends to pursue a career in journalism or mass communications; student is selected based on proven work, interests in journalism/mass media, and ability to carry out the program’s aims. (A writing sample is required.)
Ladley K. Pearson Memorial Prize: to provide a scholarship to a student who has demonstrated outstanding work in print or media-related reporting. (A writing sample is required, with preference awarded to topics in urban/city affairs reporting.)
GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARDS
APPLICATION DEADLINE (EXTENDED): SUNDAY, MARCH 31, 2013
Master of Communication and Information Studies
Students interested in being considered for any of the MCIS scholarships should complete only one online scholarship application. Selection for the specific scholarships listed below will be determined by the program faculty.
Johnson & Johnson MCIS Fellows: for full-time MCIS students who are deemed highly qualified by the Communication Department faculty and selected by Johnson & Johnson.
Ortho-McNeil MCIS Fellow in Corporate Social Responsibility: for a full-time MCIS student deemed highly qualified by the Communication Department faculty and selected by Ortho-McNeil.
MCIS Faculty Recognition Award – based on scholastic achievement as judged by the program faculty.
SC&I Alumni Association Endowed Scholarships: for outstanding academic achievement in the master’s program.
SC&I Scholarship: for an outstanding master’s student, as determined by the program faculty.
Master of Library and Information Science
Students interested in being considered for any of the MLIS scholarships should complete only one online scholarship application. Selection for the specific scholarships listed below will be determined by the program faculty.
Clark Family Foundation Scholarship: for full-time or part-time students in the master’s program. (A resume is required.)
MLIS Service Scholarship: for outstanding service to the department and school. (A resume is required.)
Elizabeth D. Meier Estate Scholarship: for full-time or part-time students in the master’s program. (A resume is required.)
Helen G. Michaels Scholarship: merit scholarship for an academically talented student studying library and information science at SC&I; preference is given to students seeking school library media certification. (A resume is required.)
Jane Torrence Minckler Memorial Fellowship: for students in the master’s in library and information science program, on the basis of academic excellence. (A resume is required.)
Margaret Hilgendorf Lefferts Anderson Fellowship: for a new or continuing graduate student, based on academic achievement, and good character; preference is given to Douglass College graduates or women pursuing library and information science. (A resume is required.)
Tung-Li and Hui-His Yuan Endowed Fellowship : for graduate students (masters or doctoral) based on outstanding undergraduate achievement, 3.5 or better GPA in graduate studies, and demonstrated commitment to advancing the field of LIS in the People’s Republic of China or the Republic of China (Taiwan). (A resume is required.)
Pamela Richards Endowed Memorial Scholarship: for full-time international graduate students based on academic merit; preference given to students who have demonstrated commitment to advancing the field of LIS in countries of the former Soviet Union. (A resume is required.)
H. Gilbert Kelley Endowed Scholarship: to provide financial assistance to master’s degree students in library and information science; selection is based on a combination of academic excellence. (A resume is required.)
Turock Family Endowed Scholarship: to provide additional financial assistance to ALA Spectrum Scholars choosing Rutgers University’s Department of Library and Information Science for their education. In years when there is no Spectrum Scholar at Rutgers, funds can be used to support an MLIS student from an underrepresented group who is academically meritorious. (A resume is required.)
SC&I Alumni Association Endowed Scholarships: for outstanding academic achievement in the program. (A resume is required.)
SC&I Scholarship: for an outstanding master's student, as determined by the program faculty. (A resume is required.)
