A graduate degree is one of the most important investments you can make. Although tuition varies for each of our six graduate programs, financial aid is available for qualified students. Our programs are all eligible for the G.I. Bill and some other federal financial aid programs.
Cost of attendance is the estimated cost to attend the UO for the academic year. The Office of Student Financial Aid and Scholarships provides estimates for cost of attendance information that goes beyond tuition and fees, and includes: living expenses (housing and food), books/supplies/equipment, transportation, and miscellaneous personal expenses.
Fully Funded PhD
If you’re admitted to our Communication and Media Studies Doctoral program, the SOJC provides four years of graduate employment funding that covers your entire tuition, health insurance, and a monthly stipend to offset the costs of living.
$2,185
Monthly Stipend
16 Hours/Week
Teaching and/or Research Work
$61/Term
Typical Student Fees
Graduate Employment in Eugene
Applicants for admission to the Communication and Media Studies PhD and master’s programs are automatically considered for graduate employee (GE) funding. PhD students receive up to four years of consecutive GE funding, and master’s students receive a maximum of two years of funding. GE appointments come with a tuition waiver, partial student fee waiver, monthly stipend, and health insurance plan. GE positions usually are not available for our professional master’s students except under unusual circumstances.
Travel and Research Awards
The SOJC awards some graduate research and travel funding for thesis/dissertation-related travel, travel to conferences to present papers, and other research-related expenses. The Graduate Affairs Committee decides how to allocate these limited funds based on the type of presentation, type of organization or meeting, seniority of the student, and number of requests. If you wish to apply for funds, submit the Travel and Research Fund Request Forms before your travel or research begins.
Scholarships for Graduate Students
The deadline has passed for 2024–25 SOJC graduate student scholarships. Please check back in January for the 2025–26 application process and deadlines.
The Anderson Family Graduate Fellowship Fund
This fund provides fellowship awards to one or more graduate students in the SOJC. The awards may be used to assist students with all expenses related to attending the university, such as tuition, fees, books, room and board stipends, travel, research, miscellaneous materials, and supplies.
Criteria: Preference is given to students specializing in the study of the professional ethics of journalism.
How to apply: Please check back in January for application instructions.
Deadline: TBD
Lorry I. Lokey Journalism Scholarship
The Lokey Scholarship was established in 2007 through the generosity of Oregonian Lorry I. Lokey, founder of Business Wire, an international media relations company. Lokey is a 1949 Stanford University graduate and a University of Oregon Foundation trustee. The scholarship program provides awards of up to $10,000 to the Lorry I. Lokey Journalism Scholars Program—a program to raise the national and international profile of the SOJC, attract the best and brightest young minds to the UO, and be a catalyst for developing outstanding future leaders for the journalism and communication industry. A portion of the fund can be used to promote and administer the Lokey Journalism Scholars Program to help ensure it has the highest level of impact for both the scholars and the University of Oregon.
Criteria: Graduate student Lokey scholars are selected in recognition of their outstanding scholarly achievements and to provide added support during the dissertation year. Up to two recipients are selected primarily based on their scholarly record and demonstrated potential for research, as indicated by their work in classes, conference presentation, and publication. Only Ph.D. students who have approved dissertation proposals and have advanced to candidacy are eligible for consideration. Teaching and service in the SOJC are additionally weighed, though the primary criterion is research, both accomplishments and potential. Selection of the scholar(s) is made by the Graduate Affairs Committee, which may choose not to award in a given year, depending on student eligibility, strength of research, other considerations and contributions, and funds available.
How to apply: Please check back in January for application instructions.
Deadline: TBD
The Charles and Eiko Politz Fund for a Graduate Scholarship in Journalistic Writing
This scholarship provides scholarship support for up to two graduate students pursuing studies in journalistic writing.
Criteria: The recipient(s) of this scholarship must be graduate students in the SOJC who are pursuing studies in journalistic writing.
How to apply: Please check back in January for application instructions.
Deadline: TBD
Civic and Watchdog Journalism Scholarship
The Civic and Watchdog Journalism Scholarship provides support to SOJC graduate students whose work has demonstrated a commitment to, and outstanding achievement in, civic and watchdog journalism.
Criteria: Special consideration is given to applicants whose work demonstrates the importance of explaining the complexities of issues, challenging conventional wisdom, holding institutions and leaders accountable, and listening to the voices of those often ignored in the community. The student’s work should show a commitment to protecting civic values such as fairness, justice, equal access, public and health safety, and the public treasury.
How to apply: Please check back in January for application instructions.
Deadline: TBD
Emerging Leader Award—Multimedia Journalism Master's
The Emerging Leader Award provides scholarship support in varying values from $1,000 to $2,000 for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in multimedia journalism at the UO.
Criteria: In addition to writing a high-quality response to the essay prompt below, ideal candidates will have a compelling portfolio that demonstrates communication and storytelling acuity. If they are existing students, additional consideration will be given if they are engaged in their coursework, meaningfully contribute to class discussions, and demonstrate leadership skills.
How to apply: Please check back in January for application instructions.
Deadline: TBD
Emerging Leader Award—Strategic Communication Master's
The Emerging Leader Award provides scholarship support in varying values from $1,000 to $2,000 for graduate students pursuing a master’s degree in strategic communication at the UO.
Criteria: In addition to writing a high-quality response to the essay prompt below, ideal candidates will have a compelling portfolio that demonstrates communication and storytelling acuity. If they are existing students, additional consideration will be given if they are engaged in their coursework, meaningfully contribute to class discussions, and demonstrate leadership skills.
How to apply: Please check back in January for application instructions.
Deadline: TBD
Warren C. Price Memorial Fund
The Warren C. Price Memorial Fund was established in 1967 in honor of this “one-of-a-kind” SOJC professor. During his time at the SOJC, Price was the editor of Journalism Quarterly and twice served as acting dean of the school.
Criteria: UO student who has demonstrated excellence in writing in the field of journalistic history.
How to apply: Please check back in January for application instructions.
Deadline: TBD
Franco Reis Graduate International Scholarship
The Franco Reis Graduate International Scholarship provides support up to $2,375 for international graduate students enrolled at the SOJC at the University of Oregon. The scholarship(s) may be used to assist students with all standard educational expenses including tuition, fees, books, miscellaneous supplies, room, board, stipends, and research costs.
Criteria: International graduate students enrolled in the SOJC who have demonstrated academic merit, as determined by the scholarship committee.
How to apply: Please check back in January for application instructions.
Deadline: TBD
The Rafi And Zoreh Scholarship
Created by Hassan Rafi-Zadeh (MA ’69) and Zohreh Sotoodeh in 2019, this scholarship supports SOJC graduate and undergraduate students who demonstrate financial need, especially international students.
Criteria: Demonstrated financial need, preference given to international students
How to apply: Please check back in January for application instructions.
Deadline: TBD
Graduate Student Enhancement Scholarship
The purpose of the Graduate Student Enhancement Scholarship is to provide financial incentives for master’s or PhD students to attend and or complete a SOJC graduate program.
Criteria: Preference given to students whose work is in journalism and news media.
How to apply: Please check back in January for application instructions.
Deadline: TBD
Glenn Starlin Endowed Fellowship in Telecommunication and Theatre Arts
The Starlin Fellowship is a $1,000 award given to a “worthy student engaged in graduate study toward a master’s or doctoral degree in telecommunication issues and related research in the School of Journalism and Communication.”
Criteria: Only currently enrolled students are eligible to apply for this award. Strong consideration is given to scholarship and career potential, with a desire to also support dissertation research when possible.
How to apply: Please check back in January for application instructions.
Deadline: TBD
Questions?
If you have questions about your eligibility or the application process for scholarships or other graduate funding, contact Amy Boutell, our director of graduate affairs and student experience.