Communications
Communication (from Latin commūnicāre, meaning "to share") is the act of conveying meanings from one entity or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, and semiotic rules.
The main steps inherent to all communication are:
The scientific study of communication can be divided into:
The channel of communication can be visual, auditory, tactile (such as in Braille) and haptic, olfactory, electromagnetic, or biochemical.
Human communication is unique for its extensive use of abstract language. Development of civilization has been closely linked with progress in telecommunication.
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Scholarships for Communications Majors
Sandra Brown Excellence in Literacy Fiction Scholarship (ELF)Texas Christian University |
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award $5,500 |
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DescriptionThe Sandra Brown Excellence in Literacy Fiction Scholarship (ELF) is available to junior and senior year students at Texas Christian University. Your must be must be an English or writing major, submit a writing portfolio of 50 to 70 pages, two letter of recommendation, and minimum GPA of 3.0 to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Forever Miss America ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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UNCF Tee Up Diversity ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline May 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe UNCF Tee Up Diversity Scholarship is available to African American/Black, junior-level undergraduate students attending an HBCU. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 2.75, demonstrate financial need, and have interest in the various facets of the golf business or be pursuing a career in sports marketing. Preference... View Scholarship Details |
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Media Alliance of Houston ScholarshipMedia Alliance of Houston |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline May 23, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Media Alliance of Houston Scholarship is available to college juniors and seniors with an interest in a career in media. You must be attending a Texas public or private university and have at least one full - time semester of study remaining to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must submit a 250-word essay explaining "How do... View Scholarship Details |
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Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism ScholarshipAmerican Council for Polish Culture |
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award $5,000 |
deadline June 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe The Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship is available to students of Polish descent and those who have a clear understanding of Polish culture and values. You must be pursing a career in journalism to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, letters of recommendation, writing... View Scholarship Details |
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Bill Jones ScholarshipSandhills Community College |
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award $3,500 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Bill Jones Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an Associate in Arts program with a journalism/English concentration at Sandhills Community College. You must plan to continue your studies at a four year university to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Kay Longcope ScholarshipNational Gay and Lesbian Journalists Association (NLGJA) |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline May 20, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Kay Longcope Scholarship is available to LGBT students of color with an interest in a career in journalism. You must demonstrate a strong commitment to journalism and the issues facing the LGBT community to be eligible for this award. Graduate students must be enrolled in a journalism program; undergraduate students should have an interest... View Scholarship Details |
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Library of American Broadcasting Foundation AwardBroadcast Education Association |
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award $3,000 |
deadline October 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Award is available to graduate students pursuing a career in electronic media. You must attend a Broadcasting Education Association member college or university and have interest in broadcast history research to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Harold Taft ScholarshipNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Lone Star Chapter |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Fred Rogers ScholarshipSaint Vincent College |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Communications Related Majors
- Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Advertising
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Photojournalism
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Sports Communication
- Radio and Television
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Political Communication
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Publishing
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Organizational Communication
- International and Intercultural Communication
- Health Communication
- Business and Economic Journalism
