Scholarships and Awards

Scholarships and Awards

Undergraduate students can apply for scholarships and awards through the Department of Communication and the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences (CLAS).

Martin Horn Scholarship

The Department of Communication contributes to the community through outreach efforts, excellent teaching, and conducting and presenting socially meaningful empirical research. The Martin Horn Scholarship allows students to contribute to the Department’s mission. The department strives to pursue theoretically grounded research and disseminate knowledge by helping others learn about communication.

The scholarship committee will award two recipients, each receiving a $3,000 scholarship.

Requirements

To qualify, candidates must: 

  • Be a full-time communication major with junior or senior standing. 
  • Demonstrate academic or extracurricular achievements that align with the Department of Communication’s mission. 
  • Actively participate in community outreach and/or public service projects. 
  • Exhibit academic excellence in communication. 
  • Have completed the following courses (graded): 
    • COMM 1000: The Process of Communication. 
    • COMM 1100: Principles of Public Speaking. 
    • Two additional Communication courses, including at least one at the 2000 level or higher. 
    • Additionally, candidates must explain how this scholarship will support their academic and career goals. 

How to Apply 

To apply, students must complete the Martin Horn Scholarship application. You will be asked to: 

  1. Provide a short essay and a personal statement describing your qualifications.  
  2. Upload an unofficial copy of your UConn transcript as a PDF. This transcript must include your fall grades and be saved in the following format: <last name> Transcript (e.g., Smith Transcript.pdf). 

Students must submit the completed application and all supporting documents by the application deadline.

At the end of the year, the award recipient will be required to submit a letter to the Undergraduate Committee detailing how the funds were used to advance their career goals.

Application Deadline

The application period for the 2024-2025 academic year is now closed.

Additional Scholarship Resources

College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences offers scholarships and fellowships annually that consider merit and financial need. These opportunities are open to all eligible students across the College. Undergraduate students can apply for most of these opportunities by completing a standard electronic application.  

Office of Student Financial Aid Services

Looking for more scholarship and fellowship opportunities? The Office of Student Financial Aid Services offers additional information about opportunities and helpful links about financial literacy and student consumer information.