There are multiple scholarships available for Undergraduate Media Arts and Studies students. The application process takes place during Winter Quarter and scholarships are awarded in Spring Quarter each year. See the Application Form for exact deadlines. Questions should be directed to the School of Media Arts and Studies at
mediaschool@ohiou.edu or (740) 593-4870.
School of Media Arts and Studies Scholarships
Christine T. Twardzik Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship is to be awarded in honor of Christine T. Twardzik. For use during their senior year, applicants must be enrolled at the Athens Campus of Ohio University in the Scripps College of Communication School of Media Arts and Studies, show financial need and have a 3.0 grade point average.
Thomas H. Streich Memorial Scholarship
Recognizes achievement of a Junior or Senior in the Audio Sequence demonstrating promise and potential.
Ellen Woodward Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to a female student focusing on audio or radio production.
Roger E. Ailes Restricted Scholarship
A telecommunications student who has demonstrated substantial media experience such as actively working with ACRN, WOUB, MDIA or outside facilities. Requires a minimum 3.4 GPA and a recommendation letter from work or internship supervisor.
Robert L. Coe Scholarship
Must be a full time undergraduate Junior in the Management Sequence with an interest in broadcast engineering or broadcast management. Academic merit is the primary criteria with a secondary financial need.
Mickey Franko Memorial Scholarship
Given to a senior active in Radio with preference (but not limited to) students in the Management Sequence who have made positive contributions to the School.
Archie Greer Scholarship
Applicant must demonstrate academic merit. Preference is given to those contributing to ACRN.
Nationwide Foundation Scholarship
Awarded to sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in broadcasting who have a confirmed or pending internship. Must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
Leonard E. Auerbach Regional Representatives Scholarship
Awarded to a Junior or Senior interested in a career in media advertising sales with financial need. Preference given to students with radio experience.
Phillip E. Schmidt Broadcasting Scholarship
Awarded to a Junior or Senior with a 3.2 GPA or higher and demonstrating financial need.
College of Communication General Scholarship
Awarded to a student with strong academic merit and financial need who makes outstanding contributions to the School of Media Arts & Studies. Minimum 3.4 GPA.
Jesse and Ruth Zousmer Scholarship
Awarded to a Junior or Senior based on academic achievement and financial need. This alternates annually between the School of Media Arts & Studies and the School of Journalism.
Douglas Hill Memorial Scholarship Awarded to an audio student actively involved in media work outside class. Preference given to students with a demonstrated talent for writing, or in experimental or comedy forms. Demo CD required with application.