Communications Technology
Communication (from Latin commūnicāre, meaning "to share") is the act of conveying meanings from one entity or group to another through the use of mutually understood signs, symbols, and semiotic rules.
The main steps inherent to all communication are:
The scientific study of communication can be divided into:
The channel of communication can be visual, auditory, tactile (such as in Braille) and haptic, olfactory, electromagnetic, or biochemical.
Human communication is unique for its extensive use of abstract language. Development of civilization has been closely linked with progress in telecommunication.
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Scholarships for Communications Technology Majors
Forever Miss America ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Ezhishin ScholarshipType Directors Club |
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award $5,000 |
deadline June 03, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Ezhishin Scholarship is available to Native American and First Nation students enrolled at an accredited college or university. You must be currently enrolled in your junior year and exemplify a creative practice that explores typography, type design, or relevant linguistic work to qualify for this award. A written statement, three samples... View Scholarship Details |
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Adé Hogue ScholarshipType Directors Club |
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award $5,000 |
deadline June 03, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Adé Hogue Scholarship is available to BIPOC students enrolled at an accredited college or university. You must be currently enrolled in your junior year and demonstrate exceptional talent and promise in the creation of letterforms, be they typeface, lettering, or calligraphy or in typographic design, to qualify for this award. A written... View Scholarship Details |
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Workamajig Creative Impact ScholarshipWorkamajig |
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award $5,000 |
deadline August 31, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Workamajig Creative Impact Scholarship is open to a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident who is 14 years old or older. You must show proof of enrollment in design certificate programs, courses, and vocational schools in addition to four-year institutions. Additionally, you must also submit a 500-word essay and a creative design project,... View Scholarship Details |
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Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism ScholarshipAmerican Council for Polish Culture |
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award $5,000 |
deadline June 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe The Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship is available to students of Polish descent and those who have a clear understanding of Polish culture and values. You must be pursing a career in journalism to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, letters of recommendation, writing... View Scholarship Details |
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Heritage Scholarship (COT) - University of Montana, Montana TechUniversity of Montana at Montana Tech |
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award $3,568 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Heritage Scholarship (COT) is open to entering students at the University of Montana, Montana Tech. You must demonstrate academic achievement and be majoring in a College of Technology program to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship (COT) - University of Montana, Montana TechUniversity of Montana at Montana Tech |
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award $3,290 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Western Undergraduate Exchange Scholarship (COT) is open to students at the University of Montana, Montana Tech. You must be a resident of Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Nevada, New Mexico, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington or Wyoming; be majoring in a field in the College of Technology; and... View Scholarship Details |
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3M/Alumni Undergraduate ScholarshipUniversity of Minnesota, Twin Cities |
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award $3,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 3M/Alumni Undergraduate Scholarship is available to freshmen at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. You must be a resident of Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, South Dakota or other 3M operating locations. You must also be enrolled in the College of Biological Sciences, the Institute of Technology or the Carlson School of Management and... View Scholarship Details |
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Regional Mid-America Emmy Creative Arts ScholarshipNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Mid-America Chapter |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline April 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Regional Mid-America Emmy Creative Arts Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in the media industry outside of the newsroom. You must reside in the NATAS Mid-America region to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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RBC Dain Rauscher ScholarshipColorado Mesa University, School of Applied Technology |
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award $2,700 |
deadline September 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe RBC Dain Rauscher Scholarship is available to full - time students at Western Colorado Community College. You must be Mesa County resident to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Communications Technology Related Majors
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects
- Photographic and Film/Video Technology/Technician
- Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician
- Graphic Communications
- Recording Arts Technology/Technician
- Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design
- Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians
- Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
- Communications Technologies/Technicians
- Computer Typography and Composition Equipment Operator
- Printing Management
- Printing Press Operator
- Voice Writing Technology/Technician
- Platemaker/Imager
