Scholarships for Speech Communication American Institute for Polish Culture Award $1000. Must major in journalism, communications, or public relations.  Award selected on merit basis.  Preference given to American students of Polish heritage. Contact: Scholarship Program, American Institute of Polish Culture, Inc., 1440 - 79th. Street Causeway, Suite 117, Miami, Florida   33141.  Deadline: February 15. Association for Women in Communications The Association for Women in Communications, Springfield area chapter, announces the opening of its 2006 scholarship award search. The scholarship competition - this year for one $2,000 award - is open to junior, senior and graduate level college students who are either from Central Illinois or attend a Central Illinois school. Applicants must be majoring in communications, journalism, public relations or related fields and have an above-average GPA. Applications will be accepted through March 8, 2006. Through the application process, the student must demonstrate a commitment to pursuing a professional career in communications through both educational work and communications activities. In addition, each applicant must submit an essay that answers two of the following three questions: (1) "What factor(s) or person(s) had the most influence on your decision to pursue a career in communications and why?" (2) "If you could envision your ideal communications job in 10 years, what would you be doing and what impact would you hope to have on your workplace?" (3) "How would you like to be able to influence the future of communications, both as an individual and through your chosen medium?" Reference letters and current college transcripts also are required. Finalists may be interviewed by telephone or asked to appear for a brief interview before a selection committee in Springfield. Anyone who wants to know more about the program or to receive an application should call Lisa McKennedy at (217) 545-9402, or visit the Springfield AWC Web site at http://www.awcspringfield.org/ . Completed applications should be mailed to: Scholarship Committee, Association for Women in Communications, Springfield Area Chapter, P.O. Box 5192 , Springfield , IL 62705-5192 . The deadline to apply is March 8, 2006. A committee of professional communicators and educators will choose the recipient. The Association of Women in Communications, Springfield area chapter, instituted this annual academic scholarship program to recognize outstanding communications students. The award symbolizes the commitment of the Association for Women in Communications, Springfield area chapter, to education and continuing high professional standards for the communications industry. James L. Golden Outstanding Student Essay in Rhetoric $1000 for undergraduates and graduates, who at the time of submission, have not been awarded the M.A.degree. Entries focusing on the history, theory or criticism of rhetoric, of a length not greater than 20 pages of text. Letter of nonmination from a faculty member. Entries must be received by June 4, 2004. J. Michael Sproule, Director, School of Communication Studies, 302 West Hall, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, Ohio 43403-0237 J. Glenn Ross Scholarship Not Specified. Contact: Department of Speech Communication, Attn: Department Chairperson, 119 Coleman Hall W., Champaign, IL   Ph. (217) 581-2016. John J. Hopkins $220. Speech Communication Students only.  Community service considered. Contact: Department of Speech Communication, Attn: Department Chairperson, 119 Coleman Hall W., Champaign, IL   Ph.  (217) 581-2016. National Speakers Association $3,000 for any Speech major/minor, Jr./Sr.. Must be full time student. Contact: National Speakers Association, C/O Melanie Stroud, 1500 S. Priest Dr., Tempe, AZ  85281.  Ph. (601) 968-0911.  Deadline: June 1 Internet site: www.nsaspeaker.org Ralph McGinnis Scholarship $275. Any Speech Communication major. Contact University of Illinois at Champaign, Speech Communication Department, Attn: Department Chairperson, 119 Coleman Hall W., Champaign, IL. Ph. (217) 581-2016 Six Meter Club of Chicago Applicant must have a radio license.  Preference is given to residents of Illinois studying in the state.  Award may be granted to Indiana or Wisconsin residents if no qualified Illinois resident is identified.  Contact:  Scholarships.  ARRL Foundation, Inc.  225 Main Street, Newington, CT 06111.