Political Communication

Political communication(s) is a subfield of communication and political science that is concerned with how information spreads and influences politics and policy makers, the news media and citizens. Since the advent of the World Wide Web, the amount of data to analyze has exploded, and researchers are shifting to computational methods to study the dynamics of political communication. In recent years, machine learning, natural language processing, and network analysis have become key tools in the subfield. It deals with the production, dissemination, procession and effects of information, both through mass media and interpersonally, within a political context. This includes the study of the media, the analysis of speeches by politicians and those that are trying to influence the political process, and formal and informal conversations among members of the public, among other aspects. The media acts as bridge between government and public. Political communication can be defined as the connection concerning politics and citizens and the interaction modes that connect these groups to each other. Whether the relationship is formed by the modes of persuasion, Pathos, Ethos or Logos.

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George Washington University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,894 average out-state tuition; $57,894 average in-state tuition

Emerson College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,360 average out-state tuition; $50,360 average in-state tuition

American University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,542 average out-state tuition; $50,542 average in-state tuition

Missouri State University-Springfield

Four or more years; Public; $15,400 average out-state tuition; $7,196 average in-state tuition

Regent University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $17,220 average out-state tuition; $17,220 average in-state tuition

Florida Southern College

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $38,180 average out-state tuition; $38,180 average in-state tuition

Duke University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $58,085 average out-state tuition; $58,085 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Political Communication Majors

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Ohio LSC Legislative Fellowship

Ohio Legislative Service Commission

$42,000 Varies See Details

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The Ohio LSC Legislative Fellowship is available to college seniors who wish to gain practical experience in the legislative process. Duties may include handling constituent inquiries, writing (newsletter articles, press releases, letters, speeches, etc.), and general administrative duties.

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Ohio LSC Legislative Fellowship

Ohio Legislative Service Commission

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$42,000

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The Ohio LSC Legislative Fellowship is available to college seniors who wish to gain practical experience in the legislative process. Duties may include handling constituent inquiries, writing (newsletter articles, press releases, letters, speeches, etc.), and general administrative duties.

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PIRG Fellowship

National Association of State Public Interest Research Groups

$25,500 Varies See Details

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The PIRG Fellowship is available to recent college graduates who are interested in the public interest movement. As a PIRG Fellow, you will build expertise on global warming, campaign reform, or another social problem. You will conduct research, make the case for solutions, act as a spokesperson to the media, build diverse coalitions, write...

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PIRG Fellowship

National Association of State Public Interest Research Groups

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$25,500

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The PIRG Fellowship is available to recent college graduates who are interested in the public interest movement. As a PIRG Fellow, you will build expertise on global warming, campaign reform, or another social problem. You will conduct research, make the case for solutions, act as a spokesperson to the media, build diverse coalitions, write...

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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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Jennifer Curtis Byler Scholarship

National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association

$5,000 June 20, 2025 See Details

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The Jennifer Curtis Byler Scholarship is available to students pursuing collegiate studies in public policy, government affairs, or related fields. You must the child of an employee in the aggregates industry to be eligible for this award.

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Jennifer Curtis Byler Scholarship

National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association

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$5,000

deadline

June 20, 2025
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The Jennifer Curtis Byler Scholarship is available to students pursuing collegiate studies in public policy, government affairs, or related fields. You must the child of an employee in the aggregates industry to be eligible for this award.

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Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Award

Broadcast Education Association

$3,000 October 16, 2025 See Details

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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

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$3,000

deadline

October 16, 2025
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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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Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship

Overseas Press Club Foundation

Up to $4,000 December 01, 2025 See Details

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The Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship is available to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing a career in international journalism. You must submit a cover letter, a resume, and a work sample to be considered for this award.

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Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship

Overseas Press Club Foundation

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Up to $4,000

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December 01, 2025
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The Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship is available to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing a career in international journalism. You must submit a cover letter, a resume, and a work sample to be considered 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 Bud Industries Scholarship

Southwestern Illinois College

$2,000 Varies See Details

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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

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$2,000

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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

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$2,000

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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

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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

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$2,000

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

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