Students who have declared their intention to pursue the Minor in Communication and Public Advocacy or the Undergraduate Concentration in Public and Professional Writing are eligible for two scholarships.

McDowell-Gilliam Scholarships

The McDowell-Gilliam Scholarships are awarded annual as multiple scholarships of at least $1000 each, depending on the available funds. All undergraduate students who have declared officially that they are pursuing either the Minor in Communication and Public Advocacy or the Undergraduate Concentration in Public and Professional Writing are eligible. Criteria include GPA and recommendations from present and past professors. (According to the gift agreement, preference must be given to students who are graduates of Twin Lakes High School in Monticello, Indiana, and who meet the scholarship criteria).