Scholarship Details
Ann Bussing Prize
Amount: $300-$400
Active
Description
Awarded to contestants in Public Speaking, Debate Club, and Oratorical Contests
Award to
Not published
Essay:
No
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
No
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
prize for extemporaneous speaking; 1st and/or 2nd place awarded
Arthur Schoen Teacher Education
Amount:
Inactive
Description
Award to
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Arthur Weissman Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $4,000 – $5,000
Active
Description
For full-time journalism student, based on academic merit, media-related achievement through academic work, extra-curricular activities, and employment; must submit sample of media or portfolio.
Award to
Students who will be seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Barry S. Kramer Endowed Scholarship in Journalism
Amount: $6,000-$8,000
Active
Description
For a journalism major based on academic merit; preference for candidate with science journalism interest or background
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Science journalism preferred
Beverly E. Schoen Research Fellowship
Amount: 9500
Active
Description
For an outstanding masters student, as determined by the program faculty
Award to
Continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
preference is given to MLIS students conducting research projects and initiatives in school libraries
Carol A. & Norman Barham Foundation Scholarship
Amount:
Active
Description
For an outstanding masters student, as determined by the program faculty
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Collier-Carol Kuhlthau Endowed Fund
Amount:
Active
Description
For outstanding MI student pursuing School Librarianship.
Award to
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
No
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Dick Lloyd Internship Scholarship
Amount: 1000
Active
Description
For a full-time undergraduate student that will be interning, with preference awarded to applicants completing an internship in sports broadcasting
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
Sports broadcasting preferred
Dr. Leny Struminger Edowed Fellowship
Amount:
Active
Description
Award to
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
No
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Edward J. Mack Memorial Scholarship Fund
Amount: $11,000 – $12,500
Active
Description
For a full-time undergraduate student based on academic merit; preference is given to students from Hunterdon County with an interest in print journalism
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014; preference for Hunterdon County resident
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Hunterdon County resident preferred
Elizabeth Molnar Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $1,000-$2,000
Active
Description
For journalism major based on academic merit and financial need
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
1st preference for disabled, female student; “underprivileged female student” also acceptable
Ellen Boates Clark Endowed Fellowship
Amount:
Active
Description
Fellowships are to be awarded to full-time or part-time graduate students enrolled in the Master of Information degree program based on academic merit and financial need. Particularly those who are interested in developing the skills of information management and librarianship, to acquire training and an appropriate professional degree.
Award to
Fellowships are to be awarded to full-time or part-time graduate students enrolled in the Master of Information degree program based on academic merit and financial need. Particularly those who are interested in developing the skills of information management and librarianship, to acquire training and an appropriate professional degree.
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Resume:
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Estate of Elizabeth D. Meier Scholarship
Amount:
Active
Description
For full-time or part-time students in the masters program
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
F.R. Collier CISSL Endowed Fund / Collier-Kuhlthau Endowed Fellowship
Amount:
Active
Description
For outstanding MI student interested in school librarianship.
Award to
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
No
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Flip Wilson Memorial Scholarship
Amount: full tuition
Active
Description
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
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
Must submit essay on Flip Wilson/’s legacy; partial need-based
Francis R. & Janice L. Pattberg Scholarship
Amount:
Active
Description
For an outstanding masters student, as determined by the program faculty
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Friedrich Fellowship
Amount: 20000
Inactive
Description
For an outstanding doctoral student, as determined by the program faculty
Award to
Continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
H. Gilbert Kelley Scholarship
Amount:
Active
Description
To masters degree students in information; selection is based on a combination of academic excellence
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
H.W. Wilson Foundation
Amount: 9500
Inactive
Description
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
Helen G. Michaels Merit Scholarship
Amount:
Active
Description
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
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
preference is given to students seeking school library media certification; preference for incoming MLIS student; preference for one student
Helen Montgomery Jenkins Memorial Fund
Amount:
Active
Description
Award to
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
No
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Hugh Taliaferro Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $400 – $500
Active
Description
For full-time Communication majors who are rising juniors or seniors, and
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Irving S. Upson Prize
Amount: $300-$400
Active
Description
Awarded to contestants in Public Speaking, Debate Club, and Oratorical Contests
Award to
Not published
Essay:
No
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
No
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
1st and 2nd place awarded; preference for junior class
James Doig Anderson Scholarship
Amount:
Active
Description
Award to
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
No
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Jane Torrence Minckler Memorial Fellowship
Amount:
Active
Description
For students in the masters in information program, on the basis of academic excellence
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
John H. Cook Scholarship
Amount: $9,000-$11,000
Active
Description
For a journalism student with an interest in newspaper writing and reporting
Award to
Students who will be seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Journalism & Media Studies Department Scholarship
Amount: Dept. Discretion
Active
Description
For an outstanding junior or rising senior student, as determined by the department
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Dept. Discretion
Other notes:
Journalism & Media Studies Endowed Fund
Amount: $3,000-$4,000
Active
Description
Award to
Students who will be seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Julian Breen Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Amount: $1,100-$1,300
Active
Description
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
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Kenneth Q. & Viola W. Jennings Memorial Scholarship
Amount: $4,000 -$5,000
Active
Description
For journalism student who demonstrate promise toward a career in print journalism
Award to
Students who will be seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Ladley K. Pearson Memorial Prize
Amount: $600-$800
Active
Description
For a student who has demonstrated outstanding work in print or media-related reporting; with preference for candidate with urban/city affairs interest or background
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Urban affairs interests preferred
Laurie Ackerman Memorial Fund
Amount: $1,200 -$1,500
Active
Description
For an undergraduate 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
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Lilia Pavlovsky Award
Amount: 5000
Inactive
Description
For an outstanding masters student, as determined by the program faculty
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
Manuel Pinho & Mario Teques Endowed Scholarship
Amount:
Active
Description
Award to
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Margaret Anderson Lefferts Hildgendorff Award
Amount:
Inactive
Description
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
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
preference is given to Douglass College graduates or women pursuing library and information science
Masters of Library Studies Service Scholarship
Amount: Dept. Discretion
Active
Description
For outstanding service to the department and school
Award to
Continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Dept. Discretion
Other notes:
MI Student Support Fund
Amount:
Active
Description
To masters degree students in information; selection is based on a combination of academic excellence
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Myron W. Smith Prize
Amount: $100-$200
Active
Description
Awarded to contestants in Public Speaking, Debate Club, and Oratorical Contests
Award to
Not published
Essay:
No
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
No
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
1st and 2nd place awarded; preference for sophomore class
Pamela Richards Fellowship
Amount:
Active
Description
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
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Rehab El Buri & RU Muslim Association Scholarship
Amount: 4500
Inactive
Description
For an outstanding masters student, with preference for student in digital media track
Award to
For continuing masters student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
Digital media track preferred
Richard D. Lane Memorial Award in Journalism
Amount: $900-$1000
Active
Description
For a full-time journalism student based on academic merit
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Richard F. Hixson Memorial Prize
Amount: 3000
Active
Description
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
Award to
Students who will be seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
SC&I – LIS Endowment Fund Award
Amount: Dept. Discretion
Active
Description
For an outstanding masters student, as determined by the program faculty
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
SC&I Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship for MCM Students
Amount: 1000
Active
Description
For outstanding academic achievement in the masters program.
Award to
For continuing masters student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
SC&I Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship for MI Students
Amount: 1000
Active
Description
For outstanding academic achievement in the program
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
SC&I Scholarship for MCM Students
Amount: 1250
Active
Description
For an outstanding masters student, as determined by the program faculty
Award to
For continuing masters student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
SC&I Scholarship for MI Students
Amount: 1250
Active
Description
For an outstanding masters student, as determined by the program faculty
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
SC&I Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship for Communication Majors
Amount: 500
Active
Description
For full-time Communication majors who are rising juniors or seniors who demonstrate outstanding academic achievement
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
SC&I Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship for ITI Majors
Amount: 500
Active
Description
For outstanding academic achievement in the program
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
SC&I Alumni Association Endowed Scholarship for JMS Majors
Amount: 500
Active
Description
For outstanding academic achievement in the program. Applicants with minimum overall GPA and department of 3.0 will be considered
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
SC&I Scholarship for Communication Majors
Amount: 1250
Active
Description
For full-time Communication majors who are rising juniors or seniors and who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and financial need
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
Need-based
SC&I Scholarship for ITI Majors
Amount: 1250
Active
Description
For an outstanding undergraduate ITI student, as determined by the department
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
SC&I Scholarship for JMS Majors
Amount: 1250
Active
Description
For an outstanding undergraduate student in journalism and media studies, as determined by the department. Applicants with minimum GPA of 3.0; must demonstrate financial need
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
Need-based
Sean Carr Memorial Award
Amount:
Active
Description
Awarded to a student at Rutgers University School of Communications and Information (either a full-time junior or senior undergraduate student majoring in journalism or a journalism graduate student) who exemplifies a commitment to reporting, researching and writing on the topics of public policy, politics, public advocacy and/or government administration and development, and is committed to understanding the intersection between journalism, politics and public advocacy
Award to
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
SEBS – Edgar B. Bacon Scholarship
Amount: $2,000-$4,000
Active
Description
For achievement in journalism by a continuing undergraduate major from Hudson county
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014; preference for Hudson County resident
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Hudson County resident preferred; 2 awarded: one from SCI, one from SEBS
Steven & Cynthia Magidson Scholarship
Amount: 5000
Active
Description
For full-time Communication majors who are rising seniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement
Award to
Students who will be seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Fixed
Other notes:
Storer Communication Award
Amount:
Active
Description
Award to
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
No
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Tefko Endowed Fund
Amount:
Active
Description
For an outstanding doctoral student, as determined by the program faculty
Award to
Continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
The Tefko Scholarship
Amount:
Active
Description
Award to
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Todd Hunt Endowed Scholarship for PRSSA
Amount:
Active
Description
The PRSSA Scholarship is awarded to a Communication major who is also a registered member of the national or state/local chapter of the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA).
Award to
Eligible juniors or seniors who have demonstrated financial need and outstanding academic achievement are encouraged to apply.
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Resume:
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Todd Hunt Public Service Endowed Prize for Communication
Amount: $1,500-$1,800
Active
Description
For full-time Communication majors who are
Award to
Students who will be seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Award amount split between 1 JMS student and 1 COM student.
Todd Hunt Public Service Endowed Prize for Journalism and Media Studies
Amount: $1,500-$1,800
Active
Description
For full-time Journalism and Media Studies majors who are
Award to
Students who will be seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Award amount split between 1 JMS student and 1 COM student.
Tom and Marti Mattia Endowed Scholarship in Journalism and Mass Communications
Amount:
Active
Description
For full-time, first generation undergraduate students who must be in their sophomore year or higher, and are based on academic merit and financial need as determined by University rules in effect on the date of the award.
Award to
Students who must be in their sophomore year or higher
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Other notes:
Tung-Li & Hui-His Yuan Endowed Fellowship
Amount:
Active
Description
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)
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Turock Family Endowed Fellowship
Amount:
Active
Description
To provide additional financial assistance to ALA Spectrum Scholars choosing Rutgers University/’s Department of Library and Information Science for their education
Award to
New or continuing graduate student
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
No
Resume:
Yes
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Yes
Fixed or variable:
Varied
Other notes:
Van Wie Ingham Memorial Prize in Journalism
Amount: 230
Active
Description
For outstanding knowledge of journalism.
Award to
Students who will be juniors or seniors beginning Fall 2014
Essay:
Yes
Writing Sample:
Yes
Resume:
No
Transcript:
Yes
Financial need:
Fixed or variable:
Fixed