In order to recognize our students’ academic and creative achievements, our department offers several scholarships every year to students who are currently enrolled and majoring or minoring in the Department of Media. All students are encouraged to apply.

This scholarship was established as a memorial to media alumnus Bill Bryant in honor of his passion for sports production.

Award Amount

$1,000

Criteria

Applicants are encouraged to attend the Media Awards Banquet on April 24, 2025.
  • actively enrolled in a major or minor in the Department of Media, with a sports production concentration
  • minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale.
  • junior standing (60+ credits) at the time of application
  • demonstrated evidence of mentoring underclassmen
  • must be enrolled at Ball State in a semester that falls within the 12 months immediately following the announcement of the award summer ‘25, fall ‘25, or spring ‘26).
  • demonstrated skills to produce/direct live sports, as verified by the senior director of digital sports production.
  • demonstrated writing skills and creativity through visual composition and post-production

How to Apply

Application information will be available in the Media Canvas Community under the Scholarships module.

Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

This scholarship was established as a memorial to media student Chad Muller in honor of his creativity and dedication to production.

Award Amount

$1,000

Criteria

Applicants are encouraged to attend the Media Awards Banquet on April 24, 2025. 
  • major in the Department of Media at Ball State
  • senior standing (90+ credits)
  • preference given to those pursuing a concentration in digital production or emerging media
  • likely to pursue a career in film/video editing
  • consistently involved in student, personal, and/or professional Media projects
  • enrolled at Ball State for a semester that falls within the 12 months immediately following the announcement of the award summer ‘25, fall ‘25, or spring ‘26)

How to Apply

Application information will be available in the Media Canvas Community under the Scholarships module.

Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Award Amount

$1,000

Criteria

Applicants are encouraged to attend the Media Awards Banquet on April 24, 2025.

  • high potential for success in the media industry, regardless of GPA
  • demonstrated financial need
  • proof of secured internship
  • actively enrolled as a major or minor in the Department of Media at Ball State at the time of application
  • must enroll in MDIA 391 at Ball State for a semester that falls within the 12 months immediately following the announcement of the award (summer ’25, fall ’25, spring ’26).
  • meet all Media internship requirements

Following completion of their internships, recipients are required to write an evaluation paper on the following:

  • What the internship meant to you.
  • The significance of the internship in preparing you to work in the media.
  • Suggest how to make the internship experience more useful.

How to Apply

Application information will be available in the Media Canvas Community under the Scholarships module.

Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

This scholarship was established by the family of Dr. Joe Misiewicz, former professor and chairperson of the Department of Media at Ball State. The award honors “Dr. Joe” for his commitment to the department, his passion for teaching, and his contribution to the field of broadcast media over the years.

Award Amount

$1,000

Criteria

Applicants are encouraged to attend the Media Awards Banquet on April 24, 2025. 

  • actively enrolled as a major or minor in the Department of Media at Ball State, preferably in the media promotion and management concentration
  • minimum 3.0 GPA overall on a 4.0 scale
  • junior standing (60+ credits) at the time of application
  • demonstrated leadership at Ball State
  • enrolled for a semester that falls within the 12 months immediately following the announcement of the award (summer ’25, fall ’25,  or spring ’26)

How to Apply

Application information will be available in the Media Canvas Community under the Scholarships module.

Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

This scholarship was established by Department of Media Alumnus Jacob Clouse. It is awarded to a student involved in Sports Production. 

Award Amount:

$1,000

Criteria

  • Actively enrolled as a major in the Department of Media at the time of application.
  • Actively enrolled in the Digital Sports Production or Sports Production: SportsLink concentration at the time of application.
  • Have earned a minimum if 60 credit hours by the start of the Fall 2025 semester and be actively enrolled at the university at that time. 

A complete application packet for this scholarship includes:

  • Resume (1-page only)

  • Personal biography (approx. 200 words)

  • 1-2 page essay explaining why/how this scholarship would assist toward your academic journey.

How to Apply

Application information will be available in the Media Canvas Community under the Scholarships module.

Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

Award Amount

$1,000

Criteria

Applicants are encouraged to attend the Media Awards Banquet on April 24, 2025. 

  • actively enrolled as a major or minor in the Department of Media at Ball State at the time of application
  • internship may not be for a company that is owned or operated by a relative of the proposed intern
  • enrolled in MDIA 391 at Ball State for a semester that falls within the 12 months immediately following the announcement of the award (summer '25, fall '25, or spring '26).
  • demonstrated commitment to telecommunications activities and personal excellence
  • at least a 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale in all courses completed at Ball State for the semester immediately preceding the date of application
  • meet all Media internship requirements
  • junior or senior standing (60+ credits) at the time of application
  • submit a 1-2 page statement demonstrating writing ability and indicating why the scholarship is needed to participate in an internship

Following completion of their internships, recipients are required to write an evaluation paper on the following:

  • What the internship meant to you.
  • The significance of the internship in preparing you to work in the media.
  • Suggest how to make the internship experience more useful.

How to Apply

Application information will be available in the Media Canvas Community under the Scholarships module.

Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

This scholarship was created by former chair, Dr. Joe Misiewicz. It has continued to grow by donations on behalf of past and present media faculty.

Award Amount

$1,000

Criteria

Applicants are encouraged to attend the Media Awards Banquet on April 24, 2025. 

  • actively enrolled at Ball State as a Department of Media major or minor at the time of application
  • enrolled in MDIA 391 at Ball State for a semester that falls within the 12 months immediately following the announcement of the award (summer '25, fall '25, or spring '26).
  • meet all Media internship requirements
  • provide a 1-2 page statement on why this scholarship would benefit you during the internship
  • at least a 3.0 overall GPA in courses completed at Ball State through the semester immediately preceding the date of application
  • junior or senior standing (60+ credits) at the time of application

How to Apply

Application information will be available in the Media Canvas Community under the Scholarships module.

Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

This scholarship was established by the family of Morry E. Mannies, the “Voice of the Cardinals”, to honor Morry’s fifty years of broadcast sports announcing.

Award Amount

$1,000

Criteria

Applicants are encouraged to attend the Media Awards Banquet on April 24, 2025. 

  • junior or senior standing (60 + credits) as a Department of Media major at the time of application
  • preference given to applicants with sportscasting experience
  • declared interest in sportscasting
  • consideration given to academic achievement
  • enrolled at Ball State for a semester that falls within the 12 months immediately following the announcement of the award (summer '25, fall '25, or spring '26).

How to Apply

Application information will be available in the Media Canvas Community under the Scholarships module.

Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

The purpose of the Fund is to provide scholarships to Ball State University students in accordance with the following preferences:

Award Amount

$1,000

Criteria

  • Student must be admitted to Ball State University and be accepted into the Sports Production - Sports Link concentration; and
  • Student must be pursuing a career in sports media or the sports industry at large and maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA with demonstrated leadership at Ball State or in high school.

How to Apply

Application information will be available in the Media Canvas Community under the Scholarships module.

Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

This award honors former ABC News Correspondent Steve Bell, teacher, mentor, and advisor to news students for 15 years, and the first Edmund F. and Virginia B. Ball Chair in Media (1992-97). In a nearly 40-year career in broadcast journalism, he reported on many of the world’s most important stories, including the assassinations of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Sen. Robert Kennedy. He was a Vietnam War correspondent and later served as Hong Kong Bureau Chief for ABC. He also was the first news anchor of ABC’s Good Morning America.

AWARD AMOUNT

$1,000

CRITERIA

  • To recognize students who demonstrate the highest ethics in journalistic conduct illustrated by a commitment to integrity, accuracy, fairness and thoroughness in reporting. Students should demonstrate impartiality yet show compassion in covering issues that affect our nation and world affairs.
  • To award students who develop thorough content knowledge and who apply themselves not only inside but outside the classroom. Award recipients should produce a significant portfolio while remaining committed to verifying facts, providing a balance of viewpoints and demonstrating respect for sources and individuals impacted by their stories.
  • Full-time undergraduate students majoring in Department of Media/Journalism News with a minimum of 30+ credit hours and a minimum GPA of 3.2 on a 4.0 scale;
  • Selection will be at the discretion of the department chair and scholarship committee.

HOW TO APPLY

Application information will be available in the Media Canvas Community under the Scholarships module.

Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

This scholarship was established by Scott Swim, an alumnus of the Department of Media at Ball State.

Award Amount

$1,000

Criteria

Applicants are encouraged to attend the Media Awards Banquet on April 24, 2025. 

  • actively enrolled at Ball State as a major or minor in the Department of Media
  • at least a 3.0 overall GPA in courses completed at Ball State through the semester immediately preceding the date of application
  • minimum 3.0 GPA in Department of Media courses
  • enrolled in MDIA 391 at Ball State for a semester that falls within the 12 months immediately following the announcement of the award (summer '25, fall '25, or spring '26).
  • meet all Media internship requirements
  • preference given to out-of-state internships
  • provide two letters of support indicating you have the skills to work in a media environment

How to Apply

Application information will be available in the Media Canvas Community under the Scholarships module.

Submission Deadline: Sunday February 2, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.