Communication and Media Studies

The Film and Media Studies program (FMS), Tufts University was founded in 1982, and is affiliated with the Experimental College at Tufts University. The Film and Media Studies program used to be known as Communications and Media Studies (CMS).

FMS is the largest interdisciplinary minor program at Tufts University, offering undergraduate major and minors in Film and Media Studies. Since awarding its first minor degrees to four students in 1997 as CMS, FMS has awarded minors to nearly 1,000 students.

In addition to its academic programs, FMS supports experiential student internships for academic credit in various media companies around the globe. FMS also sponsors several awards and events to honor excellence in the media industry, including The Edward R. Murrow Forum on Issues in Journalism, The Eliot-Pearson Awards for Excellence in Children’s Media, and the P.T. Barnum Awards for Excellence in Entertainment.

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Matching Communication and Media Studies Colleges

Boston University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $58,560 average out-state tuition; $58,560 average in-state tuition

University of California-Santa Barbara

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

Texas A & M University-College Station

Four or more years; Public; $35,378 average out-state tuition; $8,578 average in-state tuition

University of Utah

Four or more years; Public; $27,201 average out-state tuition; $7,749 average in-state tuition

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Four or more years; Public; $18,534 average out-state tuition; $6,237 average in-state tuition

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Four or more years; Public; $36,316 average out-state tuition; $15,791 average in-state tuition

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Four or more years; Public; $34,444 average out-state tuition; $14,446 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Communication and Media Studies Majors

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SWEA New Jersey Scholarship

Swedish Women's Educational Association International, Inc. - New Jersey Chapter

Up to $8,000 May 01, 2026 See Details

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The SWEA New Jersey Scholarship is available to students pursuing academic or professional research / studies or artistic endeavors pertaining to Sweden. You must have roots and / or current residence in New Jersey or the Tri-State area to be eligible for this award.

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SWEA New Jersey Scholarship

Swedish Women's Educational Association International, Inc. - New Jersey Chapter

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Up to $8,000

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May 01, 2026
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The SWEA New Jersey Scholarship is available to students pursuing academic or professional research / studies or artistic endeavors pertaining to Sweden. You must have roots and / or current residence in New Jersey or the Tri-State area to be eligible for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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$5,000

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The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Scholarship

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

Up to $5,000 April 30, 2026 See Details

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The Sinclair Broadcast Group Scholarship is available to sophomore and junior-level undergraduate students who have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and are pursuing a career in broadcast journalism, digital / social media storytelling, or marketing.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group Scholarship

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

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Up to $5,000

deadline

April 30, 2026
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The Sinclair Broadcast Group Scholarship is available to sophomore and junior-level undergraduate students who have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and are pursuing a career in broadcast journalism, digital / social media storytelling, or marketing.

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"You Can't Label People, But You Can Label Products" Scholarship

Sttark

$3,000 April 30, 2026 See Details

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The "You Can't Label People, But You Can Label Products" Scholarship is available to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who are aspiring designers, manufacturers, engineers, artists, architects, or other types of innovators. To be considered, you must submit an original label design to show how products can be labeled but...

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"You Can't Label People, But You Can Label Products" Scholarship

Sttark

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$3,000

deadline

April 30, 2026
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The "You Can't Label People, But You Can Label Products" Scholarship is available to high school seniors, undergraduate, and graduate students who are aspiring designers, manufacturers, engineers, artists, architects, or other types of innovators. To be considered, you must submit an original label design to show how products can be labeled but...

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Harold Taft Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Lone Star Chapter

Up to $2,500 Varies See Details

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The Harold Taft Scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. You must be majoring in meteorology and atmospheric science communications and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award.

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Harold Taft Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Lone Star Chapter

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Up to $2,500

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The Harold Taft Scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. You must be majoring in meteorology and atmospheric science communications and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award.

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Fred Rogers Scholarship

Saint Vincent College

$2,500 Varies See Details

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The Fred Rogers Scholarship is open to entering freshmen students at Saint Vincent College who are interested in interested in pursuing careers involving children, early learning, and media for young children.

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Fred Rogers Scholarship

Saint Vincent College

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$2,500

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The Fred Rogers Scholarship is open to entering freshmen students at Saint Vincent College who are interested in interested in pursuing careers involving children, early learning, and media for young children.

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Red Egg Marketing Scholarship

Red Egg Marketing

$2,500 April 30, 2026 See Details

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The Red Egg Marketing Scholarship is open to students pursuing an education or career in a creative or marketing-related field. You must submit an essay of 300 to 500 words that addresses your story and what you hope to attain by seeking higher education, and how a small business has positively impacted your life or submit a creative graphic...

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Red Egg Marketing Scholarship

Red Egg Marketing

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$2,500

deadline

April 30, 2026
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The Red Egg Marketing Scholarship is open to students pursuing an education or career in a creative or marketing-related field. You must submit an essay of 300 to 500 words that addresses your story and what you hope to attain by seeking higher education, and how a small business has positively impacted your life or submit a creative graphic...

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David Benner Memorial Scholarship

Pacers Foundation, Inc.

$2,500 April 30, 2026 See Details

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The David Benner Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled at an Indiana college, university, two-year junior college or community college, with a major in journalism, radio, TV, digital broadcasting or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must submit a thoughtful essay that highlights your academic goals,...

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David Benner Memorial Scholarship

Pacers Foundation, Inc.

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$2,500

deadline

April 30, 2026
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The David Benner Memorial Scholarship is open to undergraduate students enrolled at an Indiana college, university, two-year junior college or community college, with a major in journalism, radio, TV, digital broadcasting or a related field. To be considered for this award, you must submit a thoughtful essay that highlights your academic goals,...

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Parle Endeavors Scholarship

Parle Endeavors

$2,500 May 15, 2026 See Details

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The Parle Endeavors Scholarship is open to high school graduates in New York State. You must be attending a 2 or 4-year post-secondary program and be pursuing a degree and a career in media, communications, journalism, business, or a closely related field in order to be eligible for this award.

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Parle Endeavors Scholarship

Parle Endeavors

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$2,500

deadline

May 15, 2026
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The Parle Endeavors Scholarship is open to high school graduates in New York State. You must be attending a 2 or 4-year post-secondary program and be pursuing a degree and a career in media, communications, journalism, business, or a closely related field in order to be eligible for this award.

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Daily Bruin Scholarship Fund

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

$2,500 May 31, 2026 See Details

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The Daily Bruin Scholarship Fund is available to students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are pursing a degree in journalism, media, or related field. You must be a staff member of the Daily Bruin publication to be eligible for this award.

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Daily Bruin Scholarship Fund

University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA)

award

$2,500

deadline

May 31, 2026
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The Daily Bruin Scholarship Fund is available to students at the University of California-Los Angeles who are pursing a degree in journalism, media, or related field. You must be a staff member of the Daily Bruin publication to be eligible for this award.

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