Jo Caldwell Meyer Merit-Based Scholarship

Direct application

$5,000

Eligibility

Major
Communication Journalism
Education level
Undergraduate

About this scholarship

Full-time undergraduate students enrolled in a Central Texas college or university in the 10-county Austin metro region with a 3.0 or higher GPA and at least 30 completed credit hours may apply. Applicants must demonstrate career commitment in communications or media.

Women Communicators of Austin awards at least one $5,000 merit scholarship annually.

Submit the application with a short essay and one letter of recommendation. Finalists may be asked for transcripts. The award honors Jo Caldwell Meyer, a WCA member and communications professional.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Application
  • Essay
  • One letter of recommendation
  • One letter of recommendation
  • Details of extracurricular activities, leadership roles, and community service
  • Information on academics, awards, and honors
  • GPA
  • Supplemental information
  • Finalists may be asked to provide transcripts.
  • Selection considers extracurricular activities, leadership roles, community service, academics, awards, and honors.