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, VCU Foundation
Deadline
03/15/2024
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.