The Department of Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media awards several scholarships every year. We have been fortunate to have many great alumni, faculty, and friends support our department and make scholarship opportunities available for students.

Scholarship applications (including documentation) are due by Monday, March 11th, with recipients announced in April and honored at our Awards Banquet in April.

Applying

Make sure to turn in all supporting documentation for your Scholarship Application into Room 409 of the Communication Arts building. Arts by 5pm on the deadline.  The Scholarship Application and supporting documentation should include:

1. Fill out the TISM Scholarship Application Form online (all other materials are turned into Room 409, Com Arts building)
2. Cover letter- addressed to the TISM Scholarship Committee (include the GPA and TISM GPA in your letter)
3. Resume
4. One letter of recommendation (from someone outside of the TISM faculty)
5. Any other Scholarship Application Requirments (please double check the specifics of the scholarship(s) you are applying for)

Scholarship Funds and Eligibility Requirements

Below is a list of our scholarship funds and the eligibility requirements for each scholarship. Click on the name of the scholarship to view full details of the scholarship, including information on any additional materials that may be required when applying.

Scholarship Fund	Eligibility
Scholarships for Incoming Freshman
Gene F. Jankowski Scholarships in Telecommunication	Incoming TISM Freshman or current students from Detroit Public High Schools or any public school in Michigan.
Scholarships for Undergrad Students
Gene F. Jankowski Scholarships in Telecommunication	Incoming TISM Freshman or current students from Detroit Public High Schools or any public school in Michigan.
MSU Telecasters Fund	Active member of Telecasters student group 3.0 GPA MSU student
Ira and Jennie Greene Endowed Scholarship	TISM student U.S. Citizen
Kevin R Markwardt Award	Junior or Senior 3.0 GPA TISM student
Michael A Chaprnka Endowed Scholarship Award	Sophomore or older 2.5 GPA TISM student
Communication Arts & Sciences Scholarship in Telecommunication	TISM student Preference for Audio students
Robert J. & Joanne P. Kobel and Susan Meurer Expendable Scholarship	Student considering a career in electronic media including broadcasting, cable, or telecommunication TISM student
Gary Reid Professional Development Fund	TISM junior, senior, or graduate student Student studying audio, radio, television or film Preference will be given to applicants desiring an internship in the Los Angeles area, although in the absence of such a candidate these funds may be used to support internship work anywhere in the United States outside of the State of Michigan The award can be used for, but not limited to, housing, transportation, tuition and other required expenses incurred during the internship experience.
Thomas A. Muth, Sr. Endowed Fund in Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media	TISM undergraduate or graduate student Prefered: Students that demonstrate financial need, as determined by the federal government, according to its policies and procedures Prefered: Minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4 point scale) Prefered: Participate in activities that enhance career opportunities (e.g. networking events, internships, professional association memberships, attending professional conferences)
Maxine and John (Jake) Ferris Global Award in Technologies & Applications	TISM Student Scholarship funds are to help cover the cost of travel and other related expenses associated with participating in the ICT Global Corps.
Scholarships for Graduate Students
Robert W. Schlater Graduate Scholarship	Graduate student studying TV production or Media Arts TISM student
Thomas F. Baldwin Endowed Fellowship	Grad Student TISM Student
Nancy Seidman Dempsey Memorial Scholarship	TISM Grad Student Studying Electronic or New Media Prefernce for Diverse Background Preference for educational television/film focus
Gary Reid Professional Development Fund	TISM junior, senior, or graduate student Student studying audio, radio, television or film Preference will be given to applicants desiring an internship in the Los Angeles area, although in the absence of such a candidate these funds may be used to support internship work anywhere in the United States outside of the State of Michigan The award can be used for, but not limited to, housing, transportation, tuition and other required expenses incurred during the internship experience.
Thomas A. Muth, Sr. Endowed Fund in Telecommunication, Information Studies and Media	TISM undergraduate or graduate student Prefered: Students that demonstrate financial need, as determined by the federal government, according to its policies and procedures Prefered: Minimum 3.0 grade point average (on a 4 point scale) Prefered: Participate in activities that enhance career opportunities (e.g. networking events, internships, professional association memberships, attending professional conferences)