William E. White Communication Studies Scholarship

This scholarship is awarded to UWO students who meet the following criteria:

  • Enrollment Status: Full- or part-time undergraduate or incoming freshman or transfer admitted for Summer 2026 or Fall 2026
  • Declared/Intended Major: Communication Studies
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA (GPA is based on high school or transfer GPA for applicable students)

Selection is based on academic achievement, promise and potential in communication studies, and involvement in communication-related activities. Preference will be given to incoming freshmen.

Award Payment: Split evenly between Fall 2026 & Spring 2027. If the recipient is not enrolled in the required number of credits for the indicated semester, the award payment will be forfeited.

Donor
Lyle Fehrman
Award
$500
Categories
Communication Studies, Incoming Freshman Award, Incoming Transfer Award, School of Media, Arts, & Communication, Undergraduate Award
Deadline
02/06/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please submit a statement summarizing your communication-related activities.
  2. Please provide the name and email of a speech or communication studies teacher who has agreed to serve as a reference to support your application. Your reference must comment on your potential in communication studies.