Barbara J. Payton Scholarship

The Barbara J. Payton Scholarship will provide an annual award to a deserving undergraduate student studying in the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture from the South Hampton Roads, Virginia region (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake or Portsmouth) with a strong commitment to the principles of diversity or a demonstrated interest in African American heritage. Examples of demonstrated interest may include, but are not limited to, students’ coursework and involvement in student organizations. Preference will be given to students in the Public Relations sequence.

Award
Varies
Scopes
College of Humanities and Sciences, Richard T. Robertson School of Communication, VCU Foundation
Deadline
03/31/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Are you from the South Hampton Roads, Virginia region (Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake or Portsmouth)?
  2. In approximately 500 words, describe how receiving this scholarship will impact your educational and career goals.
  3. Submit a personal statement of no more than 500 words discussing you as a potential recipient of this award including any details about your strong commitment to the principles of diversity, membership in any VCU organizations or alumni mentoring or career program with similar intent.