Betty Lou Balasi Scholarship

For juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in Communication Studies. Requires essay on how one embodies Betty’s personality.

Full description:
The following criteria must be met:

1. The recipient(s) shall be a full-time student with junior or senior class standing or a graduate student, majoring in Communication Studies, accepted to Eastern Illinois University during the semester in which the award is presented.
2. The recipient(s) must be in good standing at Eastern Illinois University. There are no other academic requirements.
3. The recipient(s) will have demonstrated enthusiasm towards the University and the Department of Communication Studies and should be a persistent supporter of University and Departmental activities.
4. The recipient(s) should embody many of the qualities that endeared Betty Lou Balasi to the students and faculty of the Department of Speech Communication during her 22 years as the Department secretary. These qualities include a positive outlook and zest for life, compassion, generosity of spirit, and a genuine interest in and selfless commitment to the success and happiness of students and faculty. The recipient(s) should truly be that exceptional person that stands out from his/her peers because of these qualities.
5. The recipient(s) may be eligible to apply for and receive the award again provided he/she continues to meet the criteria stated above.

Awards will be announced in the Spring semester and paid the following Fall semester.