The Communication Department offers students many ways to receive financial aid through scholarships or apply for student employment opportunities.

Foundation Scholarships

Truman State University Foundation scholarships are donor-funded university scholarships and are available to both incoming first-year and transfer students in addition to returning students. As an incoming student, you are automatically considered for a number of foundation scholarships related to your academic program once you submit your application for admission to Truman.

• Forensics Foundation Scholarships
• Media Foundation Scholarships
• Journalism Foundation Scholarships
• General Communication Foundation Scholarships

For more information on scholarships maintained by the Truman State University Foundation, contact the University’s Office of Advancement at (800) 452-6678 or (660) 785-4133. The Foundation Scholarship Applications are normally available in mid-January, and Truman’s Office of Advancement notifies students by email letting them know when to apply.

Service Scholarships

Service scholarships are also available to students for participating in departmental organizations, such as the Truman Forensics team.

• Auditions for Forensics service scholarships are held each spring. Click here for more information!

Student Employment

Student employment opportunities are often made available through scholarship jobs and federal work-study programs. Through these, students work with a faculty supervisor to outline the duties and responsibilities of the position to better help serve the respective organization. Jobs may be found on the TruPositions website.