Health Communication

Health communication is the study and practice of communicating promotional health information, such as in public health campaigns, health education, and between doctor and patient. The purpose of disseminating health information is to influence personal health choices by improving health literacy.

Because effective health communication must be tailored for the audience and the situation, research into health communication seeks to refine communication strategies to inform people about ways to enhance health or to avoid specific health risks. Academically, health communication is a discipline within communication studies.

Health communication may variously seek to:

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Matching Health Communication Colleges

San Diego State University

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

Northwestern University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,276 average out-state tuition; $60,276 average in-state tuition

Grand Valley State University

Four or more years; Public; $19,628 average out-state tuition; $13,900 average in-state tuition

Tufts University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $61,646 average out-state tuition; $61,646 average in-state tuition

Southeast Missouri State University

Four or more years; Public; $14,031 average out-state tuition; $7,461 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

Boston University

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

Scholarships for Health Communication Majors

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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply.

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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

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$10,000

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The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply.

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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

award

$5,000

deadline

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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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Robert C. Ziegler '84 Memorial Scholarship

State University of New York, College at Oswego

$4,773 February 06, 2026 See Details

Description

The Robert C. Ziegler '84 Memorial Scholarship is available to sophomore and junior students at SUNY Oswego. You must be majoring in general communications, broadcasting and mass communication, public relations or journalism and have at least a 3.0 GPA. You must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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Robert C. Ziegler '84 Memorial Scholarship

State University of New York, College at Oswego

award

$4,773

deadline

February 06, 2026
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The Robert C. Ziegler '84 Memorial Scholarship is available to sophomore and junior students at SUNY Oswego. You must be majoring in general communications, broadcasting and mass communication, public relations or journalism and have at least a 3.0 GPA. You must demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award.

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James "Buddy" Terry Communications Scholarship

Stephen F. Austin State University - Endowed Scholarships

Up to $3,500 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The James "Buddy" Terry Communications Scholarship is available to students attending Stephen F. Austin State University who are majoring in communications, work in athletics, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5

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James "Buddy" Terry Communications Scholarship

Stephen F. Austin State University - Endowed Scholarships

award

Up to $3,500

deadline

February 01, 2026
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The James "Buddy" Terry Communications Scholarship is available to students attending Stephen F. Austin State University who are majoring in communications, work in athletics, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5

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Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Award

Broadcast Education Association

$3,000 October 16, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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.

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Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Award

Broadcast Education Association

award

$3,000

deadline

October 16, 2025
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Description

The 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.

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J. Edward McEvoy Scholarship

State University of New York, College at Oswego

$2,710 February 06, 2026 See Details

Description

The J. Edward McEvoy Scholarship is available to juniors at SUNY Oswego. You must be majoring in communication, broadcasting and mass communications, public relations or journalism. You must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and a departmental GPA of at least 3.25 to be eligible for this award.

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J. Edward McEvoy Scholarship

State University of New York, College at Oswego

award

$2,710

deadline

February 06, 2026
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Description

The J. Edward McEvoy Scholarship is available to juniors at SUNY Oswego. You must be majoring in communication, broadcasting and mass communications, public relations or journalism. You must have an overall GPA of at least 3.0 and a departmental GPA of at least 3.25 to be eligible for this award.

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Fred Rogers Scholarship

Saint Vincent College

$2,500 Varies See Details

Description

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

award

$2,500

deadline

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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 Bud Industries Scholarship

Southwestern Illinois College

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Red Bud Industries Scholarship is available to students at Southwestern Illinois College. You must be seeking a degree related to manufacturing such as: engineering, sales, computers, business, accounting, machining, welding or electronics. You must also be a graduate of Red Bud High School or Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School, a...

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Red Bud Industries Scholarship

Southwestern Illinois College

award

$2,000

deadline

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Description

The Red Bud Industries Scholarship is available to students at Southwestern Illinois College. You must be seeking a degree related to manufacturing such as: engineering, sales, computers, business, accounting, machining, welding or electronics. You must also be a graduate of Red Bud High School or Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School, a...

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Kenneth Holland Scholarship

Union College, Nebraska

$2,000 Varies See Details

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The Kenneth Holland Scholarship is open to journalism and/or communication majors at Union College, Nebraska. You must be from North Dakota, South Dakota or Minnesota and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify for this award. You must also work for at least 10 hours per week to contribute to your education.

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Kenneth Holland Scholarship

Union College, Nebraska

award

$2,000

deadline

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The Kenneth Holland Scholarship is open to journalism and/or communication majors at Union College, Nebraska. You must be from North Dakota, South Dakota or Minnesota and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to qualify for this award. You must also work for at least 10 hours per week to contribute to your education.

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Communication Department Scholarship - Waynesburg College

Waynesburg University

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Communication Department Scholarship is available to students majoring in communications at Waynesburg College.

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Communication Department Scholarship - Waynesburg College

Waynesburg University

award

$2,000

deadline

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Description

The Communication Department Scholarship is available to students majoring in communications at Waynesburg College.

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