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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Matching Political Communication Colleges
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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 |
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Emerson College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,360 average out-state tuition; $50,360 average in-state tuition |
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American University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $50,542 average out-state tuition; $50,542 average in-state tuition |
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Missouri State University-Springfield
Four or more years; Public; $15,400 average out-state tuition; $7,196 average in-state tuition |
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Regent University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $17,220 average out-state tuition; $17,220 average in-state tuition |
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Florida Southern College
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $38,180 average out-state tuition; $38,180 average in-state tuition |
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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
Ohio LSC Legislative FellowshipOhio Legislative Service Commission |
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award $42,000 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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PIRG FellowshipNational Association of State Public Interest Research Groups |
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award $25,500 |
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DescriptionThe 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... 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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Jerry Holland Legacy ScholarshipWomen in Aviation, International |
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award $5,000 |
deadline September 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Jerry Holland Legacy Scholarship is available to women pursuing careers in business aviation management and leadership, including fields such as FBO operations, aviation marketing, airport administration, customer experience, aviation business development, and related aviation business disciplines. 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, 2026 |
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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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Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar AwardOverseas Press Club Foundation |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline November 15, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Award 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 600 - to 800 - word writing sample to be considered 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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Red Egg Marketing ScholarshipRed Egg Marketing |
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award $2,500 |
deadline October 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student ScholarshipWisconsin Broadcasters Association |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline October 31, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Student Scholarship is available to students who are residents of Wisconsin or attend a four-year college or university in the state. You must be majoring in broadcasting, communications or a related field and have completed 60 credits. Also, you must submit an essay and two letters of recommendation to... View Scholarship Details |
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Red Bud Industries ScholarshipSouthwestern Illinois College |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Political Communication Related Majors
- Communications
- 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
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Publishing
- Organizational Communication
- International and Intercultural Communication
- Health Communication
- Business and Economic Journalism
