Scholarships

1. Linda P. Kuykendall Endowed Scholarship

In 2018, the Linda P. Kuykendall Scholarship was named for esteemed Edwards College faculty member Linda Kuykendall. Kuykendall co-created the Communication undergraduate program with Dr. Lee Bollinger from the Department of English at Coastal Carolina University. With the success of that program, they and Dr. Deborah Breede later created the Department of Communication. Before and since, Kuykendall has been an irreplaceable source of support for her students, colleagues, and community. That is why we are proud to have the annual Linda Kuykendall Communication Endowed Scholarship available to any undergraduate student majoring in Communication who meets the following criteria. Kuykendall is a passionate advocate for her students, past, present, and future, so the Department of Communication, Media, & Culture is proud to encourage you to apply!

The deadline for the 2024-2025 scholarship is April 30, 2024.

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Major in Communication or Journalism & Sports Media (undergraduate only) at Coastal Carolina University;
2. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (high school for new freshmen, CCU for continuing students);
3. Maintain full-time status and demonstrate satisfactory degree progress;
4. Complete and submit a (2 minutes maximum) video describing how this scholarship will
   benefit you and help you to meet your collegiate goals to both CommScholar@coastal.edu and LindaK@coastal.edu; and
5. Complete and submit the Linda P. Kuykendall Endowed Scholarship Application to both CommScholar@coastal.edu and LindaK@coastal.edu.

In-person or virtual interviews of finalists may follow.

Previous winners include:

• 2023-2024: TJ Hailstock
• 2022-2023: TJ Hailstock
• 2021-2022: Kellie Colville
• 2020-2021: Nicole Bergman

2. Kourtney Breannah Ballen-Wade Annual Scholarship

Kourtney Wade embarked on her academic journey at Coastal Carolina University, where she pursued her passion for Communications. She not only pursued her studies diligently but also made her family incredibly proud by earning her bachelor's degree in communications. Her commitment to her education and her determination to succeed are values that we seek to honor and perpetuate through the Kourtney Breannah Ballen-Wade Annual Scholarship. While Kourtney was passionate about many things, her love for fine arts was particularly special. This scholarship reflects her passion for the arts by supporting students majoring in Communications, English or Art Studio/Visual Arts that can be deeply transformative and expressive. This scholarship not only honors Kourtney's memory but also serves as a testament to her values and aspirations. It recognizes that education is not just about academic achievement but also about her character, leadership, and the ability to overcome challenges with grace and resilience, as Kourtney herself exemplified. For those who also share a passion for education and nurturing young talent please help support this remarkable scholarship. Together, we can ensure that Kourtney's memory continues to inspire and uplift future generations of students at CCU.

3. Peggy Mishoe Annual Writers Scholarship

In 2020, the Edwards College created the Peggy Mishoe Annual Writers Scholarship. Peggy Mishoe was a longtime freelance writer and columnist for The Sun News before passing away in August of 2018. Mishoe’s writing demonstrated the essential, positive impact that journalism has, especially in the Horry County, Conway, and Myrtle Beach communities. Through her column, Mishoe revealed the meaningful differences that neighbors, unsung heroes, and local history can make in the world. The Peggy Mishoe Annual Writers Scholarship is available to students majoring in Journalism & Sports Media or in Communication with an Interactive Journalism concentration who meet the following criteria. The Department of Communication, Media, & Culture is proud to celebrate Peggy Mishoe by encouraging students to apply and help continue her contributions to journalism and community culture.

The deadline for the 2024-2025 scholarship is May 30, 2024.

To be eligible for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:

1. Major in Journalism & Sports Media or in Communication with a concentration in Interactive Journalism at Coastal Carolina University;
2. Have a minimum 3.0 GPA (high school for new freshmen, CCU for continuing students);
3. Maintain full-time status and demonstrate satisfactory degree progress; and
4. Complete and submit the form, paragraph, and writing sample described below to CommScholar@coastal.edu.

Preference is given to:

• Students with financial need*
• Students who graduated from a high school in North or South Carolina
• *FAFSA must be completed by scholarship deadline in order to determine financial need.

Additional Requirements to be submitted to CommScholar@coastal.edu 

1. Submit Peggy Mishoe Annual Writers Scholarship Form to CommScholar@coastal.edu 
2. Submit a paragraph describing career goals/aspirations
3. Submit a writing sample of 500 words or fewer about a community based activity, event, person, or local human interest story. Such sample is to be written in the form of a news or editorial “column.” 

Give to Communication, Media, & Culture students!

Every donation, whether it's $5 or $500, helps our students reach their full potential as scholars and artists through travel funding, internships, and showcases. Use the form below to support our students today.

• #4513 - Communication, Media, & Culture Program fund
• #8532 - Linda P. Kuykendall Endowed Scholarship fund
• #8537 - Kourtney Breannah Ballen-Wade Annual Scholarship
• #8534 - Peggy Mishoe Annual Writers Scholarship fund
• Jessica Hughes '17 Memorial Scholarship