Alumni Scholarships

The Jack J. Valenti School of Communication Alumni Association announces the availability of up to $8,000 in scholarships to undergraduate students majoring in Communication. Scholarships will be awarded for the 2012-2013 academic year.

The Scholarships

The scholarships will be paid in two installments (fall and spring semesters) to assist with tuition, fees and textbook costs. The recipients must enroll full time each semester, and must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.50 at the close of the fall semester to receive the spring installment. These awards apply only to students attending
the University of Houston Main Campus and not other universities in the UH System.

Eligibility Requirements – Please note there are separate applications for incoming freshmen and current undergraduates. Be careful to complete the correct application.

Incoming Freshmen

  • U.S. citizen or permanent Texas resident.
  • Texas high school graduate approved for admission to the UH main campus in the 2011-2012 academic year without waiver, on an unconditional basis.
  • Full time enrollment (12 hours per semester) at the UH main campus.
  • 3.00 minimum cumulative high school GPA.
  • Declared Communication major.

Undergraduates

  • U.S. citizen or permanent Texas resident.
  • Current School of Communication undergraduate.
  • Full time enrollment (12 hours per semester) at the UH main campus.
  • 3.50 minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA.
  • Declared Communication major.

Selection Criteria

The scholarship selection committee will consider academic performance, financial need, extracurricular activities, and personal essays. The committee will also consider the applicant’s level of interest and experience in the communication field, although experience is not required for consideration. The committee will determine the relative weight given to each criterion. There are no restrictions to applicants based on gender, race, nationality, physical disability or sexual orientation.

Top candidates may be asked to participate in a brief telephone interview.

Recipients will be notified in writing no later than April 22, 2011 and are required to attend the Valenti School of Communication Alumni Association’s annual meeting, to be held in August 2011, to accept the awards.

Application Package Requirements

Application must be received in the same envelope including recommendation letters and transcript(s).

Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Include all of the following items in the application package:

  • Completed and signed application.
  • Applicant photograph. Only head or shoulder shots, please. School photos are acceptable.
  • Official high school transcript(s) - Incoming Freshmen applicants only.
  • Official undergraduate transcript(s) – Current undergraduate applicants only.
  • A minimum of two letters of recommendation. One must come from a teacher/professor, and the other(s) may come from a teacher/professor, advisor, community leader, employer or counselor.
You can apply online by clicking on Application Forms. 

 

Application Deadline

Application packages must be postmarked by March 18, 2011 to be considered.
Mail complete application package to:


VSOCAA Scholarship Committee
Houston Alumni Association
P. O. Box 230345
Houston, Texas 77223-0345

Questions? Please contact Tempest Solcich
tsolcich@gmail.com