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Do you have a way with words? Communications majors learn a valuable skill set that can be applied to just about any career path they choose. This gives the students studying communications an upper hand at scholarships — especially those that require an essay. Communications skills give students an advantage at being able to express their thoughts and persuade scholarship donors. This major can eventually translate into jobs in business, advertising, marketing, journalism, radio, public relations, politics, and much more. Take our Scholarship Match Quiz and find the perfect scholarship for you . Check out our list of scholarships for communications majors.

Communications Scholarships 2025 List

Charles L. Hebner Memorial Scholarship

This award is available for current high school seniors who are U.S. citizens and residents of Delaware. Applicant must plan to enroll full time at the University of Delaware or Delaware State University and plan to major in the humanities or social sciences.
Award Amount

Total:  $285,648

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  February 26

John Bayliss Radio Scholarship

The John Bayliss Radio Scholarship is offered to juniors, seniors and graduate level students majoring in broadcast communications who have maintained a 3.0 GPA or better.
Award Amount

Total:  $2,500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  October 15

GPEF Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. undergraduate students who are residents of Georgia and plan to attend a college/university in the state of Georgia. Students must also be majoring in journalism.
Award Amount

Total:  $144,000

Awards:  12

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

Washington American Indian Endowed Scholarship

This award is available to Washington undergraduate and graduate students who are currently attending or planning to attend a postsecondary institution in Washington. The student must have close cultural and social ties to an American Indian community in Washington.
Award Amount

Total:  $450,000

Awards:  15

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. and international high school seniors who are pursuing a career in journalism. Students must have a sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues.
Award Amount

Total:  $2,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 21

Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarship

Current college students who will be juniors or seniors in the fall term and are members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) are eligible for this award. Students must be enrolled in a public relations program and plan to have a career in public relations.
Award Amount

Total:  $7,500

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

NAJA Scholarship Fund

This scholarship is available for Native American high school seniors and college students who are pursuing a career in radio, television, or print journalism. Students must be members of NAJA to apply.
Award Amount

Total:  $500,000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  April 30

National Press Club Scholarship for Journalism Diversity

This award is available for international and U.S. minority high school seniors who are pursuing an undergraduate degree in journalism.
Award Amount

Total:  $2,500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

NATAS San Francisco/Northern California Peter J. Marino Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. college sophomores or juniors who attend a college or university in one of the following areas: Northern California (Visalia to the Oregon border); Hawaii; or Reno, Nevada. Students must pursue a career in media production, with one or more years of school left to complete.
Award Amount

Total:  $2,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  September 01

NATAS Northwest Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. or international college freshmen, sophomores and/or juniors who attend college in one of the following states: Alaska, Idaho, Montana, Oregon or Washington. Students must pursue a career in television or film, such as broadcasting, production, editing, etc.
Award Amount

Total:  $7,500

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  February 16