Communication and Media Studies

The Film and Media Studies program (FMS), Tufts University was founded in 1982, and is affiliated with the Experimental College at Tufts University. The Film and Media Studies program used to be known as Communications and Media Studies (CMS).

FMS is the largest interdisciplinary minor program at Tufts University, offering undergraduate major and minors in Film and Media Studies. Since awarding its first minor degrees to four students in 1997 as CMS, FMS has awarded minors to nearly 1,000 students.

In addition to its academic programs, FMS supports experiential student internships for academic credit in various media companies around the globe. FMS also sponsors several awards and events to honor excellence in the media industry, including The Edward R. Murrow Forum on Issues in Journalism, The Eliot-Pearson Awards for Excellence in Children’s Media, and the P.T. Barnum Awards for Excellence in Entertainment.

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Matching Communication and Media Studies Colleges

Boston University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $58,560 average out-state tuition; $58,560 average in-state tuition

University of California-Santa Barbara

Four or more years; Public; $41,196 average out-state tuition; $11,442 average in-state tuition

Texas A & M University-College Station

Four or more years; Public; $35,378 average out-state tuition; $8,578 average in-state tuition

University of Utah

Four or more years; Public; $27,201 average out-state tuition; $7,749 average in-state tuition

The University of Texas at San Antonio

Four or more years; Public; $18,534 average out-state tuition; $6,237 average in-state tuition

University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Four or more years; Public; $36,316 average out-state tuition; $15,791 average in-state tuition

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Four or more years; Public; $34,444 average out-state tuition; $14,446 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Communication and Media Studies Majors

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James R. East Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

$10,000 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The James R. East Scholarship is available to students entering the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must be a former member of the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis and have at least a C or higher high school grade average to be eligible for this award.

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James R. East Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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$10,000

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February 01, 2025
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The James R. East Scholarship is available to students entering the School of Liberal Arts at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must be a former member of the Boys and Girls Club of Indianapolis and have at least a C or higher high school grade average to be eligible for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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$5,000

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The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Up to $22,000 January 15, 2025 See Details

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The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Up to $22,000

deadline

January 15, 2025
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The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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Linda Perrin Taber Pollack Scholarship

University of Iowa, School of Journalism and Mass Communications

$5,000 February 07, 2025 See Details

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The Linda Perrin Taber Pollack Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors at the University of Iowa, School of Journalism and Mass Communications. You must demonstrate an interest and involvement in extracurricular activities to be eligible for this award.

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Linda Perrin Taber Pollack Scholarship

University of Iowa, School of Journalism and Mass Communications

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$5,000

deadline

February 07, 2025
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The Linda Perrin Taber Pollack Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors at the University of Iowa, School of Journalism and Mass Communications. You must demonstrate an interest and involvement in extracurricular activities to be eligible for this award.

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Mary F. Crisler Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

Up to $4,500 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The Mary F. Crisler Scholarship is available to liberal arts students at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have at least a 3.5 GPA in your course of study and have taken a minimum of two courses, one of which must be at the 300 level or above, in your course of study, to be eligible for this award.

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Mary F. Crisler Scholarship

Indiana University - Indianapolis

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Up to $4,500

deadline

February 01, 2025
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The Mary F. Crisler Scholarship is available to liberal arts students at Indiana University Purdue University, Indianapolis. You must have at least a 3.5 GPA in your course of study and have taken a minimum of two courses, one of which must be at the 300 level or above, in your course of study, to be eligible for this award.

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James "Buddy" Terry Communications Scholarship

Stephen F. Austin State University - Endowed Scholarships

Up to $3,500 February 01, 2025 See Details

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The James "Buddy" Terry Communications Scholarship is available to students attending Stephen F. Austin State University who are majoring in communications, work in athletics, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5

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James "Buddy" Terry Communications Scholarship

Stephen F. Austin State University - Endowed Scholarships

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Up to $3,500

deadline

February 01, 2025
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The James "Buddy" Terry Communications Scholarship is available to students attending Stephen F. Austin State University who are majoring in communications, work in athletics, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5

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Harold Taft Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Lone Star Chapter

Up to $2,500 Varies See Details

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The Harold Taft Scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. You must be majoring in meteorology and atmospheric science communications and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award.

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Harold Taft Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Lone Star Chapter

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Up to $2,500

deadline

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The Harold Taft Scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. You must be majoring in meteorology and atmospheric science communications and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award.

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Fred Rogers Scholarship

Saint Vincent College

$2,500 Varies See Details

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The Fred Rogers Scholarship is open to entering freshmen students at Saint Vincent College who are interested in interested in pursuing careers involving children, early learning, and media for young children.

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Fred Rogers Scholarship

Saint Vincent College

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$2,500

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The Fred Rogers Scholarship is open to entering freshmen students at Saint Vincent College who are interested in interested in pursuing careers involving children, early learning, and media for young children.

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Dr. Sheila Brooks NABJ Entrepreneur Scholarship

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

$2,500 November 18, 2024 See Details

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The Dr. Sheila Brooks NABJ Entrepreneur Scholarship is available to African - American graduate students who are aspiring entrepreneurs. You must be majoring in journalism or a communications - related discipline, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and be a current NABJ member to be eligible for this award.

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Dr. Sheila Brooks NABJ Entrepreneur Scholarship

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ)

award

$2,500

deadline

November 18, 2024
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The Dr. Sheila Brooks NABJ Entrepreneur Scholarship is available to African - American graduate students who are aspiring entrepreneurs. You must be majoring in journalism or a communications - related discipline, have a minimum GPA of 2.5, and be a current NABJ member to be eligible for this award.

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William and Effa McMeans Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

$2,000 Varies See Details

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The William and Effa McMeans Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman students who plan to attend the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must be named a National Merit Scholar to be eligible for this award.

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William and Effa McMeans Scholarship

University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences

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$2,000

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The William and Effa McMeans Scholarship is awarded to incoming freshman students who plan to attend the University of Iowa, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. You must be named a National Merit Scholar to be eligible for this award.

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