The deadline for applications for the Jessica Uhl Memoriaal Scholarship is March 31, 2010.
Criteria for selection include:
Being an incoming freshman accepted at SIUE
- Being a graduate of Collinsville, Illinois High School
- Having an overall high school grade point average of B or better
- Have an interest in pursuing a major in Speech Communication – Public Relations track at SIUE
- An interest in a career in public relations.
Additionally, applicants must write a one-page essay outlining their high school or community college experiences, any personal achievements, and future goals or career plans in public relations, and submit two letters of reference.
If you or someone you know is interested in applying, please contact Dr. Isaac Blankson, Chair of the Department of Speech Communications at SIUE by phone at 618/650-3631 or by email at iblanks@siue.edu. I also have the letter and application as well, and would be glad to mail or email the information. Just email me at kimberly.schlau AT gmail dot com.