Health Communication

Health communication is the study and practice of communicating promotional health information, such as in public health campaigns, health education, and between doctor and patient. The purpose of disseminating health information is to influence personal health choices by improving health literacy.

Because effective health communication must be tailored for the audience and the situation, research into health communication seeks to refine communication strategies to inform people about ways to enhance health or to avoid specific health risks. Academically, health communication is a discipline within communication studies.

Health communication may variously seek to:

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Matching Health Communication Colleges

San Diego State University

Four or more years; Public; $17,622 average out-state tuition; $5,742 average in-state tuition

Northwestern University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $60,276 average out-state tuition; $60,276 average in-state tuition

Grand Valley State University

Four or more years; Public; $19,628 average out-state tuition; $13,900 average in-state tuition

Tufts University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $61,646 average out-state tuition; $61,646 average in-state tuition

Southeast Missouri State University

Four or more years; Public; $14,031 average out-state tuition; $7,461 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

Boston University

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

Scholarships for Health Communication Majors

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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

$10,000 Varies See Details

Description

The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply.

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AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship

American Medical Association Foundation

award

$10,000

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The AMA Foundation Physicians of Tomorrow Scholarship is available to medical students in their final year of medical school. Selection for this award is based on academic achievement and/or financial need. Students pursuing a career in medical journalism may also apply.

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Douglas W. Mummert Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

$10,000 March 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Douglas W. Mummert Scholarship is available to high school senior students who intend to pursue a career in the television industry. You must have made a positive impact through community service to be eligible for this award.

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Douglas W. Mummert Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences

award

$10,000

deadline

March 31, 2025
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Description

The Douglas W. Mummert Scholarship is available to high school senior students who intend to pursue a career in the television industry. You must have made a positive impact through community service to be eligible for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

$5,000 Varies See Details

Description

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

award

$5,000

deadline

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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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Ezhishin Scholarship

Type Directors Club

$5,000 June 03, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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...

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Ezhishin Scholarship

Type Directors Club

award

$5,000

deadline

June 03, 2025
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Description

The 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...

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Adé Hogue Scholarship

Type Directors Club

$5,000 June 03, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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...

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Adé Hogue Scholarship

Type Directors Club

award

$5,000

deadline

June 03, 2025
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Description

The 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...

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Media Alliance of Houston Scholarship

Media Alliance of Houston

Up to $5,000 May 23, 2025 See Details

Description

The Media Alliance of Houston Scholarship is available to college juniors and seniors with an interest in a career in media. You must be attending a Texas public or private university and have at least one full - time semester of study remaining to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must submit a 250-word essay explaining "How do...

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Media Alliance of Houston Scholarship

Media Alliance of Houston

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

May 23, 2025
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Description

The Media Alliance of Houston Scholarship is available to college juniors and seniors with an interest in a career in media. You must be attending a Texas public or private university and have at least one full - time semester of study remaining to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must submit a 250-word essay explaining "How do...

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Regional Mid-America Emmy Creative Arts Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Mid-America Chapter

Up to $3,000 April 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The 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.

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Regional Mid-America Emmy Creative Arts Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Mid-America Chapter

award

Up to $3,000

deadline

April 30, 2025
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Description

The 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.

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Fred Rogers Scholarship

Saint Vincent College

$2,500 Varies See Details

Description

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

award

$2,500

deadline

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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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Larry W. McCurdy Memorial Scholarship

Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, Inc.

$2,500 March 31, 2025 See Details

Description

The Larry W. McCurdy Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior and undergraduate students. To be eligible for this award, you must be enrolled in a full-time college-level program (such as engineering, marketing, business, or related field) and plan to pursue a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.

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Larry W. McCurdy Memorial Scholarship

Global Automotive Aftermarket Symposium, Inc.

award

$2,500

deadline

March 31, 2025
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Description

The Larry W. McCurdy Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school senior and undergraduate students. To be eligible for this award, you must be enrolled in a full-time college-level program (such as engineering, marketing, business, or related field) and plan to pursue a career in the automotive aftermarket industry.

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Red Bud Industries Scholarship

Southwestern Illinois College

$2,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Red Bud Industries Scholarship is available to students at Southwestern Illinois College. You must be seeking a degree related to manufacturing such as: engineering, sales, computers, business, accounting, machining, welding or electronics. You must also be a graduate of Red Bud High School or Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School, a...

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Red Bud Industries Scholarship

Southwestern Illinois College

award

$2,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Red Bud Industries Scholarship is available to students at Southwestern Illinois College. You must be seeking a degree related to manufacturing such as: engineering, sales, computers, business, accounting, machining, welding or electronics. You must also be a graduate of Red Bud High School or Christ Our Savior Lutheran High School, a...

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