Scholarships
Through the Department of Communication & Media, students may become eligible to apply for a growing number of scholarships and awards.
The Julian Galiano Memorial Scholarship in Communication
This scholarship was established
Major/Degree Emphasis: Open to students pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Communication, with a preference for students interested in a career in Journalism.
Recipients must be enrolled
The Hannah Elizabeth Willis Memorial Scholarship
The Hannah Elizabeth Willis Memorial Scholarship was established by family and friends in honor of Hannah's vibrant spirit and desire to help others.
Major/Degree Emphasis: Communication
Overall GPA: Minimum 3.5 GPA
Class level: Undergraduate
Class Load: Full-time
Exceptions may be made for last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.
The Press Club of Southeast Texas Memorial Scholarship
The Press Club of Southeast Texas established the Press Club of Southeast Texas Memorial Scholarship in memory of members who are now deceased. The Press Club is open to journalists and public relations professionals in Jefferson, Hardin, Orange, Liberty, Chambers, Jasper, Tyler, Polk and Newton counties.
Major/Degree emphasis: Advertising, Journalism, Mass Communication, Public Relations or related field
Overall GPA: Minimum 3.0 GPA
Class level: Undergraduate with at least 60 hours
Class Load: Full-time
The Jewel Dillinger Blanton Scholarship
The Jewel Dillinger Blanton Memorial Endowment in Communication is open to all class levels
Major/Degree emphasis: Communication
Overall GPA: Minimum 2.5 GPA for continuing students; incoming Freshmen must be in the top 25% of class
Class level: Open to all class levels
Class Load: Full-time
- Applicants must be in good standing with Lamar University.
The Shirley Ceasar—J.C. Hughes, Sr. Scholarship
Mr. Joseph Clyde Hughes, Jr. established the Shirley Ceasar – J. C. Hughes, Sr. Scholarship in Communications. It is named after his parents.
Major/Degree emphasis: Communication
Overall GPA: Minimum 2.5 GPA
Class level: Sophomore, Junior, or Senior
Class Load: Full-time
- Preference given to a student intern or student actively involved in Department of Communication activities, clubs and/or organizations.
The Robert H. Wilkerson Journalism Scholarship
The Robert H. Wilkerson Memorial Scholarship in Communication was established by the four children of Mr. Robert Harold “Bob” Wilkerson as a loving memorial. The four children are Carl Wilkerson, Bob Wilkerson, Joan Carolan and Jean Moore. Mr. Wilkerson was a well-known journalism educator, retired associate professor of communication and advisor for the University Press.
Major/Degree emphasis: Journalism track only
Overall GPA: Minimum 3.0 GPA
Class level: Open to all class levels
Class Load: Full-time
The Tom E. Jackson Memorial Scholarship
The Tom E. Jackson Memorial Scholarship was established by friends and family.
Major/Degree emphasis: Preference will be given to those students interested in a career in public or corporate communication.
Overall GPA: Minimum 2.5 GPA
Class level: Open to all class levels
Class Load: Full-time
Student should be active in Department of Communication activities, clubs and/or organizations.
The KBTV Channel 4 Scholarship
KBTV established this scholarship as a token of its appreciation to Lamar University for providing them with quality graduates. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Communication. Preference will be given to those students who express an interest in the fields of journalism and/or media.
Major/Degree emphasis: Communication
Overall GPA: Minimum 2.5 GPA
Class level: Open to all class levels
Class Load: Full-time OR Part-time
The Fred Hartman & John Blair Scholarship
Frances Blair Bethea and her husband, Sam, established the Fred Hartman and John Blair Memorial Scholarship. Frances is an attorney in Beaumont and Sam is the Customer Service Manager for Entergy Texas. Hartman and Blair met in 1971 and formed a strong and enduring friendship. Hartman was editor and publisher of the Baytown Sun newspaper, and Blair owned an insurance agency in Kountze, Texas. Mr. Hartman served on the Lamar University Board of Regents and Mr. Blair served as a trustee for the John Gray Foundation which was responsible for the creation of the John Gray Institute.
Major/Degree emphasis: Journalism track
Overall GPA: Minimum 2.5 GPA
Class level: Open to all class levels
Class Load: Full-time
- The recipient should be a communication major enrolled in the print journalism track.
- The recipient must also be a full-time student and must maintain a minimum 2.5 GPA.
- The intent of this scholarship is to provide funds to a student while interning at a newspaper.
The Helen & Blakey Locke Regents Scholarship
The Helen Caldwell Locke & Curtis Blakey Locke Regents Memorial Scholarship in Communication was established through the Helen Caldwell Locke and Curtis Blakey Locke Charitable Trust. The scholarship is open to Communication majors with preference given to students concentrating in journalism or media.
Major/Degree emphasis: Communication, Journalism or Media
Overall GPA: Top 25% of graduating class
Class level: Open only to incoming freshmen; automatically renews for four years
Class Load: Full-time OR Part-time
The Gordon Baxter Scholarship
The Press Club of Southeast Texas organized the Gordon Baxter Scholarship in Communication to honor Gordon for his excellence in communication and for his successes in life. The scholarship is open to all class levels pursuing a degree in Communication Broadcasting.
Major/Degree emphasis: Broadcasting
Overall GPA: Minimum 2.5 GPA
Class level: Open to all class levels
Class Load: Full-time
The Janice Trammel Scholarship
The Janice Trammell Scholarship in Communication was established by the Board of Trustees of the Lamar University Foundation on the occasion of Janice’s retirement and in honor of her commitment and dedication as Executive Director of the Foundation from 2001 to 2013. Janice earned her Bachelor of Business Administration in Marketing and Master of Science in Speech from Lamar. She joined the staff of Lamar in Continuing Education and served as adjunct faculty for the Department of Communication. She then served as Executive Director of the Lamar University Foundation. During those same years, she also held dual responsibility as the Director of Development for the Lamar University Office of University Advancement.
Major/Degree emphasis: Communication
Overall GPA: Minimum 3.0 GPA
Class level: Open to junior, senior and graduate student levels pursuing a degree in Communication
Class Load: Full-time
The Lyman C. Wear and Nancy W. Evans Scholarship
Major/Degree Emphasis: Any degree offered through the Lamar University Department of Communication
Overall GPA: Recipients must maintain a 3.5 GPA to qualify/remain on the scholarship. Recipients may remain on the scholarship until graduation as long as the selection criteria is met and the student is in good standing in accordance with standard university procedures for continuation of a scholarship.
Class Level: Undergraduate and graduate level students.
Class Load: Full-time students. Exceptions may be made for last semester students who may not need to be full-time to complete the requirements for graduation.
Other Requirements: During the time as the designated scholarship recipient, the student will perform and provide documented evidence of 25 hours of community service annually (fall and spring semester).
For more information on availability, applications procedures, and deadlines, contact the Department of Communication at 409-880-8153, or email communication@lamar.edu.
