Scholarship Winners
Arthur R. Maytum Scholarship
Awarded to outstanding returning Communication students demonstrating academic excellence.
Alyssa Bump
Journalism and Public Relations
Class of 2022
"As for my long-term goals, I want to become an investigative journalist that uses writing to promote change."
Leah DeGraw
Public Relations
Class of 2021
"My laptop screen is my window to Fredonia, but my experiences reach well beyond my screen."
Yuwan Ilano
Public Relations
Class of 2022
"I intend to look beyond my degree's boundaries and fully realize that what I learn can go beyond an academic setting."
Josue Petion
Video Production
Class of 2022
"I will be the beacon of light in my community, paying what I learn forward."
Courtney Woodring
Media Management
Class of 2024
"Not only is 'not giving up' a skill that is very important to academic success, but it is a reminder that not everyone has the option to just 'give up'."
Louis C. and Dr. David S. Adler Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding returning broadcast journalist student. Criteria include demonstrated excellence in writing and broadcast skills.
Christopher Elkins
Journalism
Class of 2023
"I believe that my experiences within my participation in broadcast journalism has benefited my academic performance... Experience is something you can attempt to gain in a classroom setting but it can only do so much."
Edward S. Edelman Scholarship
Scholarship awarded to a returning junior or senior. Preference is given to someone who has worked at WCVF at least one year and has shown outstanding talent.
Benjamin Anderson
Video Production & Audio/Radio
Class of 2022
"During my last year on campus next year, I plan to do some more work that will broaden my horizons.... new projects that will help in both the academic world and the real one."
Anne Bernstein Memorial Award
Awarded to an outstanding graduating female majoring in broadcast journalism. Criteria include grades, participation in college activities, and commitment to women's issues.
Hope Winter
Journalism
Class of 2021
"I have gained confidence as a journalist through my four years here, to hear every story and to voice the stories of those who cannot speak up."
Dan Berggren Excellence in Audio/Radio Scholarship
Awarded to a full-time student who has exhibited commitment, promise, and excellent academic performance in audio/radio courses.
Alexander Erwin
Audio/Radio
Class of 2023
"In class, I strive to be a star student and I always seek to create the best work I possibly can."
Arlie Muller Parks Scholarship
Awarded to an entering female Communication major based on high school grades and activities.
Hailey Cole
Public Relations
Class of 2024
"With the current circumstances, it is definitely more difficult to get out and give back to those we need it the most, but that does not mean it is any less important than before."
Anthony J. Ellis Memorial Scholarship
Awarded to an outstanding student in Communication.
Sara Gorton
Video Production
Class of 2023
"With my degree and experience, I am hoping to become a filmmaker and scriptwriter so that I can make a difference and inspire people through my use of communication..."
Richard & Pamela Ryan Scholarship
Awarded to a Communication student who is ambitious and shows promise.
Kaitlyn Wakelee
Media Management
Class of 2022
"...My first year at SUNY Fredonia was eye-opening thanks to the amazing peers and professors I had to help guide my journey to self-discovery."
Chilberg Applied Communication Award
Awarded to a Communication major that has shown an exemplary commitment to communication service.
Hailey Cole
Public Relations
Class of 2024
"Community service has always been something that is important to me, especially being from a small town that revolves around the community coming together."
The Ann Reynolds Carden Public Relations Star Award
Awarded to an excellent student in Public Relations who has demonstrated effective writing, communication service, experiential learning, and classroom leadership.
Olivia Beilein-Hunt
Journalism and Public Relations
Class of 2022
"Being able to choose two majors that I am so passionate about has given me the chance to go down so many different paths... I am confident to say that I will fulfill my life goals due to these experiences and they will not limit me to one opportunity."
Kathleen McDonough Communication Scholarship
Awarded to a Video Production major in good academic standing with a demonstrated interest in documentary work.
Sam Mackintosh-Smith
Video Production
Class of 2022