1. Home
  2. Academics
  3. Colleges & Schools
  4. College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences
  5. Departments
  6. Humanities and Communication
  7. Scholarships

Scholarships

Humanities and Communication

Humanities and Communication majors at CSU Monterey Bay have access to several scholarship opportunities that support academic achievement, financial need, and professional goals.

Available Scholarships

Beverley Cooper Crampton Memorial Scholarship

Available to students in the English Studies and English Subject Matter Preparation concentrations.

  • Must plan to become an English teacher in the Tri-County Area

  • Must have completed at least 60 units

  • FAFSA required

  • Awarded based on financial need

Suzanne W. Killian and Jack R. Killian Scholarship for Arts and Communications

Available to students majoring in:

  • Music and Performing Arts

  • Visual and Public Art

  • Humanities and Communication

  • Cinematic Arts and Technology

Requirements:

  • Full-time enrollment

  • Minimum 2.5 GPA

  • Awarded based on financial need

Debbie Juran “Beyond Tomorrow” Award

Available to majors in the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (CAHSS), including Humanities and Communication students.

  • Open to CAHSS majors in good standing (minimum 2.0 GPA)

  • Awards up to $1,000

  • Supports academic or career-related expenses

  • Application Deadline: Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m.

  • Application submitted via Google Form

For full details and application access, visit the official announcement or watch the information video.

Florence C. and Alwin Krause Scholarship 

Available exclusively to HCOM majors who demonstrate financial need.

  • Must be an HCOM major

  • Must have completed at least 60 units at time of award

  • Have a FAFSA application on file

  • Awarded based on financial need

Last year, more than 40 students received Krause Scholarships totaling nearly $250,000.

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the CSUMB Scholarships portal.

Before applying, we encourage you to review important information about eligibility, timelines, and scholarship types through the CSUMB Scholarships Office.

👉 Review scholarship information and deadlines on the Scholarships & Awards page.

👉 Access the CSUMB Scholarships portal to submit your application.

Be sure your FAFSA is on file if the scholarship requires demonstrated financial need.

Financial Aid Information

Some scholarships require demonstrated financial need as determined by the CSUMB Financial Aid Office. Be sure your FAFSA application is submitted and on file.

For questions about financial aid eligibility, visit the CSUMB Cost & Financial Aid webpage.