Unless stated otherwise, contact Department of Communication, Theatre, and Languages, 660-562-1279, for applications.

January 30, 2011 is the deadline for ALL Returning Student Scholarships

These majors may also be eligible for the following scholarship listed under the College of Arts and Sciences:

• Dr. Marvin D. Combs Memorial Scholarship

* For a full description please see the College of Arts and Sciences page.

Awarded to students who have declared a major in theatre or speech/theatre education and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00. The application may be downloaded online.

Award: Award amount determined by the following table:

3.75 - 4.00 overall GPA = $200 per semester
3.50 - 3.74 overall GPA = $150 per semester
3.25 - 3.49 overall GPA = $100 per semester
3.00 - 3.24 overall GPA = $50 per semester

Awarded to speech/theatre education or speech communication majors that have at least a sophomore status with a minimum 3.00 GPA are eligible. Consideration will be given for academic achievement, participation in forensic/theatre activities and departmental service. Must show financial need. The application may be downloaded online.

Award: $200

This scholarship is awarded to a junior speech communication, public relations or mass communication major with a minimum 3.00 GPA for use during their junior or senior year. It is judged on academic performance, participation in journalism activities, financial need, character and service to the university, especially through involvement in the Circle K organization. The application may be downloaded online.

Award: $250

A theatre major of junior or senior status, who is of good moral character, possesses excellent academic standing and shows promise for excellence in the area of drama is awarded this scholarship. The application may be downloaded online.

Award: $450

Consideration is based on financial need, academic achievement, participation in intercollegiate forensic activities and in department campus activities and organizations. Must be at least a sophomore majoring in speech communication with a minimum GPA of 3.00. The application may be downloaded online.

Award: $400

Two scholarships awarded: one to a theatre major and one to a speech/theatre education major. Must have at least a 3.00 GPA and be an active participant in departmental productions and have the potential to make a significant contribution to the field in order to apply. The application may be downloaded online.

Award: Two given; $625

Awarded to a language major with a minimum 3.00 cumulative GPA. Consideration is based on academic standing and financial need. The application may be downloaded online.

Award: $750

Multiple scholarships are given to students with declared majors or minors within the Communication, Theatre, and Languages Department who have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.25. Each award contains a department service component that the student must complete in order to retain the scholarship. More information about available service components and the application may be downloaded online.

Award: Multiple given; varies from $200-$500

Offered to students on the Northwest Forensics Team. This includes events in oral interpretation, limited preparation and public address. Awarded through audition with the director of forensics.

This scholarship is awarded to a public relations major on an annual basis. This scholarship requires that the applicant has completed a minimum or 45 academic hours with a GPA of 3.0 or better. Consideration is given for involvement in PRSSA and/or Lambda Pi Eta. Must show financial need.

Award: $250

Students must have, at the time of application, a minimum 2.6 GPA and have a declared major in theatre or speech/theatre education. Scholarships will be awarded based upon contributions and/or potential to the University Theatre production programs. The application may be downloaded online.

Awarded to theatre or speech/theatre education majors each year with an equal distribution among classes (senior, junior and sophomores) when possible. Must have cumulative GPA of 3.00 and model for others attributes of character and service expected of an educated professional. Consideration will be given to those who intend to pursue advanced degrees in theatre or to teach theatre in public school systems or higher education. The application may be downloaded online.

Award: Usually two are given; $375

This scholarship is awarded to a language major or minor that is eligible to enroll in a Modern Languages class beyond the first-year level. The application may be downloaded online.

Award: $600