Who Can Apply: The scholarship honors the late Kathleen Watson, a long-time and much-loved Communication Arts professor at FIU.
The scholarship is open to Majors in the Department of Communication (Communication Arts, Public Relations, Advertising, Applied Communications) who have received a grade of at least a B in COM 3110, hold at least a 3.0 overall GPA, and who demonstrate community involvement.
Submission:
- Please upload a copy of your transcript proving that you received a B or better in COM 3110 and have completed a minimum of 15 credits within the Communication Arts major.
- Please upload an essay that describes your career goals, explains why you selected communication arts as your major, describes why business communication is an important course in your academic career, and what you personally have done to make your community a better one. Limit to 300 words.
- Please request a letter of recommendation from an employer, faculty, or individual with significant knowledge of your experience and involvement in community service.
Deadline: August 30, 2026
Amount: Varies
Learn More: https://fiu.academicworks.com/opportunities/21963
