Martha Jolly Grant Scholarship

The Martha Jolly Grant Scholarship was established in the School of Mass Communications (now the Richard T. Robertson School of Media and Culture) at Virginia Commonwealth University with gifts from the family and friends in the memory of Martha E. Jolly Grant ’86.

The scholarship is awarded to a student in the Robertson School of Media and Culture who has an interest in pursuing a career in public relations or advertising. Preference will be given to students who are returning to higher education after a long absence or who have overcome barriers to education. Candidates must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Prospective recipients with an undeclared major must have completed their freshman year and demonstrate an interest in pursuing a career in advertising or public relations.

Award
Varies
Scopes
College of Humanities and Sciences, Richard T. Robertson School of Communication, VCU Foundation
Deadline
04/17/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. Provide a 50-100 word statement about barriers you have had to overcome to achieve a higher education.
  2. Provide up to six writing or other samples of your work (published stories, advertisements, public service announcements, press releases, demo tapes, etc.).