2026-27 College Sports Communicators Postgraduate Scholarship Application

2026-27 College Sports Communicators Postgraduate Scholarship Application
This form is specifically for the CSC Postgraduate Scholarship. You will use a different form if you are applying for other CSC scholarships or grants.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 3 at 11:59 PM (ET). No late applications will be accepted.

Full scholarship & grants details can be found here. It is your responsibility to review all the academic criteria prior to completing the application.

CSC Postgraduate Scholarships

Committee Coordinator: Kendra Willard, Auburn University, Director of Communications (kal0014@auburn.edu)

The Postgraduate Scholarship program consists of the Langston Rodgers/Wylie Smith Postgraduate Scholarship and the scholarship is worth $6,000 for the academic year.

The Scholarship is named in honor of former Scholarships Committee chairman and long-time Sports Information Director Wylie Smith at Northern Arizona University, and for Langston Rogers, former College Sports Communicators President, Hall of Famer, Mary Jo Haverbeck Trailblazer and Lifetime Achievement Award recipient who is the SID emeritus at Ole Miss.

The Postgraduate Scholarship is designed to assist outstanding aspiring graduate students in athletics communications offices who have expressed an interest in pursuing a career in athletics communications and require financial assistance for their postgraduate education.

Requirements
- The applicant must carry a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 (on a 4.00 scale) for all undergraduate (and graduate) academic work to date.
- The applicant must be enrolled as a full-time graduate student (6 credit hours per semester) for the entire 2026-27 academic year.
- The applicant must have an interest in pursuing a career in athletics communications and must be active in the athletics communications office at his/her graduate institution.
Terms and Conditions
- One Postgraduate Scholarship will be awarded for the 2026-27 academic year.
- The scholarship will be allocated as follows: $3,000-September 2026; $3,000-January 2027.
- Proof of full-time enrollment for a minimum of 6 hours each semester at the graduate school of the student's choice must be submitted before funds will be released.
Applicant name*

First NameLast Name
Applicant email address*
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Applicant phone number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
Full name of your organization (school, conference, etc.)*
Name(s) and title(s) of the sports communicator(s) or supervisor(s) that you work for at your current institution*
Applicant mailing address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Gender: How do you identify?*
Race or ethnicity*
What graduate school will you attend?*
What is your graduate school major?*
What undergraduate school did you attend?*
What was your undergraduate major?*
What was your undergraduate GPA?*
What was your undergraduate year of graduation?*
The financial questions below are intended to provide context about the resources available to the student and the total expected costs. This information helps us understand each applicant’s full situation, even though scholarship decisions remain merit‑based.
Do your parents or guardians provide financial support for your education?*

YesNo
What is your estimated TUITION cost for the upcoming academic year?*
What is your estimated cost for ALL OTHER FEES for the upcoming academic year? Please include fees associated with housing, meals, books, etc.*
Please identify any additional financial or academic support you have secured for the upcoming academic year (e.g., family support, scholarships, assistantships, internships, grants).*
Required attachments for student applicant
All supporting documents should be attached as .pdf, .doc or .docx files.
- Personal statement - attach a personal statement (up to 500 words) explaining why a CSC Postgraduate Scholarship would be beneficial to you. Please include context about your family’s financial situation, what additional support would mean for your education and why you believe you are a strong candidate.
- Work sample(s) - submit up to three samples that best represent your work, skills, or creative abilities. These may include writing samples, design projects, multimedia pieces, class assignments, or other relevant materials.
- Letter(s) of recommendation - submit up to five recomendations from non-related personal references (teacher, coach, counselor, family friend, etc.). You will list the names and email addresses of your references below and they will submit their letter directly to CSC using this form.
- Resume
- Professional headshot
- Undergraduate and graduate transcripts
- Letter of acceptance - attach your graduate school letter of acceptance.
PERSONAL STATEMENT: Attach a personal statement (up to 500 words) explaining why a CSC Postgraduate Scholarship would be beneficial to you. Please include context about your family’s financial situation, what additional support would mean for your education and why you believe you are a strong candidate. *

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WORK SAMPLE: Attach up to three samples that best represent your work, skills, or creative abilities. These may include writing samples, design projects, multimedia pieces, class assignments, or other relevant materials.*

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LETTER(S) OF RECOMMENDATION: List your non-related references (first name, last name, email address and relation) below that will be submitting a recommendation on your behalf and directly to CSC. Remember to share the separate link with each reference you list so they can submit their letter for review.*
RESUME: Attach your resume.*

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HEADSHOT: Attach a professional headshot. If selected, this headshot will be used in CSC's announcement.*

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TRANSCRIPTS: Attach your undergraduate and graduate transcripts (if applicable).*

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LETTER OF ACCEPTANCE: Attach your graduate school letter of acceptance.*

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Is there anything else you’d like us to know as we evaluate your application?*
Please verify that you are human*
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2026-27 College Sports Communicators Postgraduate Scholarship Application

The financial questions below are intended to provide context about the resources available to the student and the total expected costs. This information helps us understand each applicant’s full situation, even though scholarship decisions remain merit‑based.

Required attachments for student applicant