The following scholarships are only available to undergraduate communication majors. Financial support for graduate students is addressed in the section following undergraduate scholarships.
Please note that it will be easier for the financial aid office to establish your financial need if you have filed the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). You are encouraged to file this paperwork if you have not already done so. The forms can be filed on-line. For more information, visit the UMSL Financial Aid Office.
For further information, contact the Department of Communication at (314) 516-5485.
Casey Communications, Inc. Undergraduate ScholarshipScholarship Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Communication or Political Science; financial need as established by FAFSA
This scholarship alternates between the communication and political science departments. It is typically awarded to a communication major every other year. For information about this scholarship, contact the Office of Financial Aid at (314) 516-5526.
College of Fine Arts & Communication Community Advisory Board Undergraduate Scholarship in Fine ArtsScholarship Amount: Varies
Eligibility: Art & Art History, Communication, Music, or Theatre, Dance & Media Studies Major; financial need as established by FAFSA; Good academic standing.
This scholarship rotates between the four departments in the College of Fine Arts and Communication. It is typically awarded to a communication major once every four years. For information about this scholarship, contact the College at (314) 516-4570.
The Alumni ScholarshipScholarship Amount: Approximately $200-$500
Minimum GPA: 3.0
Deadline: Applications may be turned anytime during the school year.
Applications are reviewed bi-annually in May and December.
This scholarship is intended to reward a full-time communication student with financial need, solid academic credentials, and high personal character. To apply, please submit the completed Scholarship Application, a letter of recommendation, your college transcript, and a brief statement explaining why you are applying for the scholarship. The materials should be mailed to the Communication Scholarship Committee; RE: Alumni Scholarship; Department of Communication; University of Missouri-St. Louis, One University Boulevard; St. Louis, MO 63121-4499. Please submit two copies of your application materials.
The Sara E. Foster Communication ScholarshipScholarship Amount: $2,500
Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate or graduate student, communication major, with a minimum GPA of at least 3.0
Deadline: Awarded for current academic year. Check this site again in the Fall.
To apply, submit a copy of the Scholarship Application, your college transcript (legible print-outs of DARS reports are acceptable), the name and contact information of a faculty reference, and a brief (1-page) letter to the scholarship committee. The letter should explain succinctly why you should be awarded the scholarship. The faculty reference is usually a communication department faculty member who is familiar with your recent work who can make an informed and objective evaluation of your skills and work ethic. The materials should be submitted to the Communication Department office in 590 Lucas Hall. They can also be mailed to the Communication Scholarship Committee; RE: Sara E. Foster Scholarship; Department of Communication; University of Missouri-St. Louis, One University Boulevard; St. Louis, MO 63121-4499. Applications are being reviewed as they are received and will be accepted until the funds are awarded. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible.
The Department of Communication offers financial support to graduate students majoring in communication through Graduate Teaching Assistantships(GTAs). A GTA position will give students an opportunity to gain valuable experience working within the department while reducing the financial strain of graduate education. GTAs receive financial support through educational fee waivers and stipends. GTAs may not be employed by any other organization while receiving funding. GTAs are responsible for delivering 20 hours of service per week in the Department of Communication through the administration of online courses, on-campus courses, or research assistance. In any given year, the number of available positions will vary.
Graduate Teaching AssistantshipsBenefits: Graduate Educational Fee waiver = 100%, $12,000 Stipend (9-month).
The 2008-2009 AY GTA search is currently open and applications are being accepted for review.
GTA positions are competitively awarded. Preference is given to applicants with a strong academic record, relevant experience, and letters of recommendations and/or support from active and/or established scholars in communication. Please click on the link that follows to see the GTA Position Announcement.
This page was constructed by Alan Heisel and Robert Lewis for the Department of Communication at UM-St. Louis. Last update: May 1, 2007
