This is a notification about the Richard S. Simons Memorial Scholarship by Ball State University, Indiana. Apply now!

About Ball State University

Ball State University is a public research university in Muncie, Indiana. It has two satellite facilities in Fishers and Indianapolis.

Ball State is classified among “R2: Doctoral Universities – High research activity”. The university is composed of seven academic colleges. As of Fall 2020, total enrollment was 21,597 students, including 15,205 undergraduates and 5,817 postgraduates. The university offers about 120 undergraduate majors and 130 minor areas of study and more than 100 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees.

There are more than 400 student organizations and clubs on campus, including 31 fraternities and sororities. Ball State athletic teams compete in Division I of the NCAA and are known as the Ball State Cardinals. The university is a member of the Mid-American Conference and the Midwestern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association. In the fall of 2020, the university formed a varsity esports team and joined the Esports Collegiate Conference.

About Ball State University’s Journalism Scholarships

At Ball State, more than 80 percent of our students qualify for financial aid. The School of Journalism and Strategic Communication offers a wide variety of merit- and need-based scholarships to our students at all levels and in all areas. 

There are two types of scholarship opportunities: 

  • incoming freshmen scholarships.
  • continuing student scholarships.

Beyond departmental support, the university also offers scholarships and financial aid.

About the Richard S. Simons Memorial Scholarship

The Richard S. Simons Memorial Scholarship recognizes meritorious student service, academic achievement, and aptitude.

Award Amount

$500 (Rs. 41k+) scholarship may be renewed up to three additional years, if funds are available.

Eligibility Criteria

The scholarship will be awarded to an incoming freshman declaring intentions to major in journalism who demonstrates meritorious service, academic achievement and aptitude. Financial need may also be considered. If the recipient leaves the study of journalism, he or she will no longer be eligible for the award.

How to Apply?

To apply, please use our online form and have a PDF copy of your transcript and any supporting materials ready for upload. We are no longer accepting paper applications. Click here to apply.

Click here to read the official notification of the Richard S. Simons Memorial Scholarship by Ball State University, Indiana for Undergraduate Journalism Students [Rs. 41k+].