While loans, grants, and Work-Study make up the bulk of most students’ financial aid package, don’t forget scholarships! Scholarships don’t have to be repaid and many are merit-based, recognizing achievement in areas in which you already excel. Check out the possibilities--browse the links below for departmental scholarships and visit a complete listing of scholarships in the online catalog.
The Patrick Lee Carmody Fund Scholarship
The purpose of the Patrick Lee Carmody Fund is to provide continuing support for scholarships
for Western Carolina University students who are majoring in the B.S. in Communication
(Broadcasting) program.
read more about selection criteria (PDF)
Roy A. Taylor Scholarship
The Roy A. Taylor Scholarship is awarded to a rising senior pursuing a bachelor’s
degree in human communication (formerly speech) with consideration given to a rising
junior meeting the same criteria if there are no seniors meeting the requirements.
read more about selection criteria (PDF)
2012-13 Scholarship Winners
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DANIELLE CANSLER
Roy A. Taylor Scholarship
Senior
Communication/Public Relations Concentration
Fundraising Coordinator, Public Relations Student Society of America
Heather Crawford
Roy A. Taylor Scholarship
Senior
Communication/Public Relations/Journalism concentrations, Psychology minor
Professional- internship with Center for Life Enrichment in Highlands, N.C.
Max Bukovec
Patrick Lee Carmody Scholarship
Senior
Communication/Broadcasting Concentration
Professional internship at FOX Charlotte on Fox News Rising Morning Show
Monica Papworth
Roy A. Taylor Scholarship
Junior
Communication/Broadcasting/Journalism Concentrations