Charles J McClung Prize Fund
This prize is awarded to participants in the Charles J. McClung Speech Contest, the largest public speaking contest in the Southeast. The contest takes place semi-annually, in the spring and fall, featuring unique themes every year. This scholarship also applies to Smokey Talks competition.
Deadline: TBA

Pictured Left to Right: Jordan Henegar, Jackson Long, Jake Lester, Eugene (Gen) Kim, Seth Davis

Amount:
• 1st place – $150
• 2nd place – $100
• 3rd place – $75
• 4th place – $50
• 5th place – $50

Criteria: Communication studies major or enrolled in Communication Studies 210 course. All instructors of Public Speaking will announce the contest and prepare students for entry.

Smokey Talks Contest:

Criteria: Communication Studies major or enrolled in 240 Business & Professional. All instructors of Business and Professional will announce the contest and prepare students for entry.

Michael Kenneth Hamrick Scholarship
The Michael Kenneth Hamrick Scholarship was created in 2008 by the parents of alumni Michael Hamrick to honor his memory. Michael passed away suddenly in 2008.
Deadline: February 1st, each year
Amount: $100 – $150 per semester (endowed)

Criteria: Junior or senior communication studies major

Nathan Boals Memorial Scholarship
The Nathan Boals Memorial Scholarship was created in 2007 by the parents of former student Nathan Boals to honor his memory. Nathan passed away while studying abroad in Paris.

Deadline: February 1st, each year
Amount: $100 – $150 per semester (endowed)
Criteria: Junior or senior communication studies major

Peyton Manning Communication Scholarship

This scholarship was created by Peyton Manning in honor of his Professor and Mentor Dr. John Haas.

Deadline: February 1st, each year

Amount: TBD

Criteria: Junior or Senior communication studies major

Faculty Awards

Award Winners