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Communication
Everett M. Rogers Memorial Scholarship

Dr. Everett Rogers, professor of communication and journalism and Regents Professor at the U of New Mexico, lost a prolonged battle with cancer on October 21, 2004. Dr. Rogers touched the lives of many throughout his long and distinguished academic career. As a scholar, his impressive body of work has provoked social change, inspired new ideas and insights, and influenced the research of countless others. His most significant contribution, however, is the living legacy of his students. Almost 47 years of his life was dedicated to the fulfillment of his role as teacher and mentor.

The Department of Communication and Journalism at the University of New Mexico has established the Everett M. Rogers Memorial Scholarship to continue his tradition of assisting graduate students in the pursuit of excellence. Scholarships from this endowment will be awarded to deserving UNM graduate students for such expenses as travel to conferences, tuition, and research funding.

You are invited to help support this fund as a tribute and testament to this extraordinary scholar, mentor, and friend. If you wish to make a cash contribution, please make your checks payable to UNM Department of Communication and Journalism/Rogers Memorial Scholarship and mail to the Department of Communication and Journalism, MSC03 2240, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131-1171. If you want to contribute a gift, please contact John Oetzel, chair of the department, at (505) 277-5305.

Starkey Scholarship

• Description
  This is an endowed gift from the estate of Ms. Garnet Anne Gunter Starkey to establish the Clyde E. Starkey and Garnet G. Starkey Scholarship Award Fund. A $3,000 award rotates among four departments: Communication & Journalism, Foreign Languages and Literature, Political Science, and Spanish and Portuguese. This fund will end in 2019 at which time the money reverts to the Library division of International Studies. Funds are available to C&J in 2002, 2006, 2010, 2014 and perhaps 2018.
• Award
  This year, the scholarship amounts to $3,000.This is an approximate amount and it may be awarded to more than one student.
• Frequency
  This scholarship is awarded every four years.
• Undergraduate/Graduate?
  Both undergraduate and graduate students can apply for this scholarship.
• GPA
  GPA must be 3.0 or more.
• Application Requirements
  The student must be working toward a minor or major in the given department. The applicant is to include a short essay or statement addressing his or her interest in Foreign Service, international relations, teaching or diplomatic work.
• Due Date
  Your completed application is due in the C&J Office by April 1.

Journalism and Mass Communication

• Albuquerque Press Club Endowment
• Carolyn Hunsley/Victoria Florence Scholarship
• Jim Crow Memorial Scholarship
• Jeanette King Scholarship
• John J. Aragon Scholarship
• Kelly Richmond Scholarship
• Scripps Howard Scholarship
• W.A. Keleher Scholarship

• Description
  The club donated $10,000 to the C&J department several years ago to honor an outstanding journalism student.
• Award
  This year, the scholarship amounts to $700. This is an approximate amount and it may be awarded to more that one student.
• Frequency
  This scholarship is awarded every year.
• Undergraduate/Graduate?
  Only undergraduate students can apply for this scholarship.
• GPA
  GPA must be 2.0 or more.
• Application Requirements
  The applicant must be a New Mexico high school graduate. These funds would help pay for tuition, books and fees. Applicant must show to be truly in need of financial assistance.
• Due Date
  Your completed application is due in the C&J Office by April 1.

Carolyn Hunsley/Victoria Florence Scholarship

• Description
  This scholarship is named for two women with direct ties to our department. Both funds were combined in the late 1980s because each was intended for a woman student who exemplified their spirit.
  • Carolyn Hunsley worked for many years for the Albuquerque Journal and her husband, Millard, was a lecturer in the department and also a local journalist. Upon her death, friends and Millard helped establish an award.
  • Victoria Florence was a graduate of the department in the 1980s and was killed by an unknown assailant in Texas not long after her graduation.
• Award
  This year, the scholarship amounts to $350. This is an approximate amount and it may be awarded to more that one student.
• Frequency
  This scholarship is awarded every year.
• Undergraduate/Graduate?
  Only undergraduate students can apply for this scholarship.
• GPA
  GPA must be 2.0 or more.
• Application Requirements
  The applicant must be a female journalism student.
• Due Date
  Your completed application is due in the C&J Office by April 1.

• Description
  It is named after a former chair of our department. He was a native from Arkansas and worked for Donrey newspapers before obtaining his doctorate from the University of Iowa. He died in the summer of 1980 of a heart attack. His widow, Billie June, agreed in the fall of 1994 to restrict the award to a Native American student.
• Award
  This year, the scholarship amounts to $2,500. This is an approximate amount and it may be awarded to more than one student.
• Frequency
  This scholarship is awarded every year.
• Undergraduate/Graduate?
  Only undergraduate students can apply for this scholarship.
• GPA
  GPA must be 2.5 or more.
• Application Requirements
  Targeted for under-represented populations. The student must be a junior or senior Native American student. Award is based on demonstrated academic achievement as well as commitment and promise in the field of journalism. Financial need is a consideration but merit, in terms of career potential, will be the criterion for selection.
• Due Date
  Your completed application is due in the C&J Office by April 1.

Jeanette King Scholarship

• Description
  Jeannette King was a niece of a former governor, Bruce King. She was a photography student in the journalism department in the late 1970s and early '80s and was a homicide victim. This award is intended for a woman student concentrating on photography.
• Award
  This year, the scholarship amounts to $400. This is an approximate amount and it may be awarded to more than one student.
• Frequency
  This scholarship is awarded every year.
• Undergraduate/Graduate?
  Only undergraduate students can apply for this scholarship.
• GPA
  GPA must be 2.5 or more.
• Application Requirements
  A woman student successfully pursuing a degree with emphasis in photojournalism.
• Due Date
  Your completed application is due in the C&J Office by April 1.

• Description
  John Aragon was a journalism student at UNM in the 1960s and worked for the Albuquerque Tribune after graduation. He then joined the old Southwest Bell where he worked with Ms. Jessie Palmer. He then became a vice-president of US West. This award is reserved for a Hispanic student. Mr. Aragon, the C&J department chair and a representative from the UNM Foundation select the honoree.
• Award
  This year, the scholarship amounts to $2,000. This is an approximate amount and it may be awarded to more that one student.
• Frequency
  This scholarship is awarded every year.
• Undergraduate/Graduate?
  Only undergraduate students can apply for this scholarship.
• GPA
  GPA must be 2.5 or more.
• Application Requirements
  Targeted for under-represented populations. Recipient must be a Hispanic, full-time student (sophomore, junior or senior) majoring in journalism with demonstrated academic achievement and scholastic ability, and must be in financial need.
• Due Date
  Your completed application is due in the C&J Office by April 1.

• Description
  A former Daily Lobo news editor and the recipient of several investigative reporting awards, Kelly Richmond died of lung cancer in December 1997 at age 33.
• Award
  This year, the scholarship amounts to $500. This is an approximate amount and it may be awarded to more than one student.
• Frequency
  This scholarship is awarded every year.
• Undergraduate/Graduate?
  Only undergraduate students can apply for this scholarship.
• GPA
  GPA must be 2.5 or more.
• Application Requirements
  Applicant must be a full-time student and a New Mexico high school graduate who works to pay for his or her expenses. Preference will be given to a student who either is active with the Daily Lobo; participates or participated in college debate; or who shows interest in political science.
• Due Date
  Your completed application is due in the C&J Office by April 1.

• Description
  The Scripps-Howard Foundation strives to advance the cause of a free press through support of excellence in journalism, quality journalism education and professional development.
• Award
  This year, the scholarship amounts to $2,500 and is awarded to only one student.
• Frequency
  This scholarship is awarded every year.
• Undergraduate/Graduate?
  Only undergraduate students can apply for this scholarship.
• GPA
  GPA must be 2.0 or more.
• Application Requirements
  The Albuquerque Tribune's summer 10-12 week internship grant is awarded to one student only. Student is eligible for an additional $1,000 scholarship upon successful completion of the internship and submission of the required evaluation.
• Due Date
  Your completed application is due in the C&J Office by April 1.

• Description
  This scholarship is named for an attorney of a prominent local family. The fund was established in the 1980s from the estate of his sister, Julia, who was a professor of English at the University of New Mexico and who demanded good writing from her students.
• Award
  This year, the scholarship amounts to $500. This is an approximate amount and it may be awarded to more that one student.
• Frequency
  This scholarship is awarded every year.
• Undergraduate/Graduate?
  Only undergraduate students can apply for this scholarship.
• GPA
  GPA must be 3.0 or more.
• Application Requirements
  Student must be a sophomore or junior journalism student showing an indication of achievement in journalism. Selection is based on a high GPA, not on the basis of financial need.

  Due Date
  Your completed application is due in the C&J Office by April 1.

Public Relations

• NM Public Relations Society of America Scholarship
  Details of this scholarship are available through the C&J Office.