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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RIT Achievement Scholarships for Business, Liberal Arts, and Hospitality Management

Rochester Institute of Technology

$19,000 January 15, 2025 See Details

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TheRIT Achievement Scholarships for Business, Liberal Arts, and Hospitality Management is open to entering freshmen at Rochester Institute of Technology. You must have a minimum 1800 SAT/26 ACT score and a 'B+' average. Also, you must demonstrate outstanding leadership service, entrepreneurship or citizenship to be eligible for this award. ...

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RIT Achievement Scholarships for Business, Liberal Arts, and Hospitality Management

Rochester Institute of Technology

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$19,000

deadline

January 15, 2025
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TheRIT Achievement Scholarships for Business, Liberal Arts, and Hospitality Management is open to entering freshmen at Rochester Institute of Technology. You must have a minimum 1800 SAT/26 ACT score and a 'B+' average. Also, you must demonstrate outstanding leadership service, entrepreneurship or citizenship to be eligible for this award. ...

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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

deadline

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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Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship

Trib Total Media

Up to $7,500 January 10, 2025 See Details

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The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students. You must be planning to major in journalism, English writing, communications or related field, be a resident of the Pittsburgh region (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland or Washington County) and maintain a...

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Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship

Trib Total Media

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Up to $7,500

deadline

January 10, 2025
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The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students. You must be planning to major in journalism, English writing, communications or related field, be a resident of the Pittsburgh region (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland or Washington County) and maintain a...

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Scholarship for Diversity in Media - Trib Total Media

Trib Total Media

Up to $7,500 January 10, 2025 See Details

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The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to minority high school seniors and current undergraduate students. You must be planning to major in journalism, English writing, communications or related field, be a resident of the Pittsburgh region (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland or Washington County) and...

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Scholarship for Diversity in Media - Trib Total Media

Trib Total Media

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Up to $7,500

deadline

January 10, 2025
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The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to minority high school seniors and current undergraduate students. You must be planning to major in journalism, English writing, communications or related field, be a resident of the Pittsburgh region (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland or Washington County) and...

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Bryant Journalism Scholarship

Scholarship Foundation of Northshore

$6,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

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The Bryant Journalism Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in the Northshore School District who intend to major in journalism.

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Bryant Journalism Scholarship

Scholarship Foundation of Northshore

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$6,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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The Bryant Journalism Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in the Northshore School District who intend to major in journalism.

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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

deadline

Varies
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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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FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship

National FFA Foundation

Up to $10,000 January 09, 2025 See Details

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The FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship is available to high school senior, college, and trade school students who are FFA members. To be eligible for this award, you must be pursuing studies in a field related to agriculture and be a member of FFA.

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FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship

National FFA Foundation

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Up to $10,000

deadline

January 09, 2025
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The FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship is available to high school senior, college, and trade school students who are FFA members. To be eligible for this award, you must be pursuing studies in a field related to agriculture and be a member of FFA.

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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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Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship

New Jersey Press Foundation

$5,000 February 05, 2025 See Details

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The Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school students in New Jersey who plan to pursue journalism or media studies in college. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have participated in high school journalism for at least two years. Selection is based on a self-analytical...

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Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship

New Jersey Press Foundation

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$5,000

deadline

February 05, 2025
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The Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school students in New Jersey who plan to pursue journalism or media studies in college. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have participated in high school journalism for at least two years. Selection is based on a self-analytical...

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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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