Featured byCalifornia State University Fullerton
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
$1,000
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The Hennessey Family Scholarship was established by Katie Hennessey ’12, College of Communications alumna, to honor the memory of her sister Kelli Hennessey (Topp).
Benefits
The scholarship offers a $1,000 amount to help you with your studies.
Eligibility
Open to CSUF students who meet the following criteria:
- Enrolled as an incoming or continuing student.
- Majoring or minoring in a degree program under the College of Communications.
- Students must be enrolled full-time in the academic year in which they will receive the award.
- Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5.
- Actively pursuing a career in entertainment or sports.
- Demonstrates financial need; cannot be receiving more than $5,000 in other scholarships.
Applicants will be evaluated based on:
- Full-time enrollment at CSUF.
- Good academic standing with the University.
- Career goals.
- Essay.
- Financial Need.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Communication Studies
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
01 Mar 2027
Complete the Fall 2026 CSUF Scholarship Application within the Titan Scholarship Portal.
Include a description of any hardship or challenges in the question portion of the online application which are relevant to this scholarship.
In your personal statement, write about how the individual actively lives their values
In the Career Objectives section: Check the box, "I am interested in a career in entertainment or sports."
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