David Letterman started a scholarship in 1985 for Ball State students with a telecommunications major or minor.
He graduated in 1969 from what is now the Department of Telecommunications. A self-described average student, Letterman based his scholarship primarily on creativity, not grades.
Applying students must submit a creative project, such as writing, research, interactive media, computer graphics, or websites.
Awards go to a winner and two runners up:
- Winner: $10,000
- First runner-up: $5,000
- Second runner-up: $3,333
Eligibility
Besides submitting a creative project, students need to meet the following criteria:
- have between 30 and 102 total credit hours at the end of the fall semester before applying
- have a major or minor in telecommunications
- be enrolled in at least 12 hours of telecommunications courses at the time of applying
- continue as a fulltime student the semester after receiving the scholarship
More Information
Students interested in applying may read the official guidelines (PDF),
or download an application (PDF).