Scholarships for COMS Majors

Scholarships are available for Communication Studies majors! These scholarships are made possible because of generous donations from alumni and emeritus faculty, and we are grateful for their support of our department and our students. 

Communication Studies Scholarship Opportunities for AY 2021-22:

The deadline to apply for these scholarships is Sunday, May 30. The application asks for some background information about you and your interest in the major as well as professional goals and any hardships you have experienced while attending Cal Poly (that you wish to share). Some of the awards will ask for a brief paragraph describing your fit for that award. You can apply for these opportunities by clicking on the "Scholarship" tab in your portal. 

Carla O'Neill Sage Scholarship ($500)
The Carla O’Neill Sage Scholarship provides support to part-time or full-time sophomore, junior, and senior Communications Studies students with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Recipients must be a non-traditional student, either an older student or one who is returning after an absence from studies.

Jim and Cheryl Conway Communication Studies Scholarship ($1000)
The Jim and Cheryl Conway Communication Studies Scholarship supports 2nd through 4th year undergraduate Communication Studies majors with a minimum 2.5 Cal Poly GPA. Recipients must be first generation students (neither parent graduated from college) and demonstrate financial need.

Hinton Family Scholarship ($1200)
The Hinton Scholarship supports undergraduate Communication Studies majors with a minimum 2.0 Cal Poly GPA. Recipients with demonstrated financial need are preferred.

Harley and August Roberts Scholarship ($1500)
The Harley and August Roberts Scholarship supports students from any class level and major. Two awards have been designated for Communication Studies students. Recipients should have a minimum 3.0 GPA, and the award will be granted based on demonstrated merit. 

We encourage you to take some time to fill out the scholarship application, which you can find by clicking on the "Scholarship" tab in the left-hand navigation pane on your Cal Poly Portal page. Remember, the deadline to apply is May 30. If you have any questions about these awards or the application process, reach out to Dr. Kolodziejski and Dr. Askay.