The Department of Communication faculty awards a stipend of varying amounts. Recipients of the award must have junior class rank, be a full-time member of the Independent Collegian staff and have a GPA of 2.8 or better. Involvement in extra-curricular activities and community service enhance candidates' applications.
2000/2001 Nicole Steward
2001/2002 Jennifer Cole
2002/2003 David Wasinger
2003/2004 Erika Ray
2004/2005 Erin Niese