Communication Fellows Program
The Fellowship Advantage Each year, the top 40 incoming communication majors are granted access into High Point University’s Communication Fellows Program. Students select a specialization as a media, sport, or publicity and event fellow and are closely mentored by faculty members with professional and academic backgrounds within that specialization. They work together on creative and research projects, travel domestically and internationally to examine trends in their communication industry and receive extra training in professional development. They will graduate with a polished portfolio, a resume and the interviewing skills needed to launch a career in the communication industry of their choice.
WHO SHOULD APPLY? The Communication Fellows Program application is available to students who plan to major in event management, game design, hospitality management, journalism, media production and entrepreneurship, popular culture and media production, social media and digital communication, sport management, sports media and strategic communication.
SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION Communication Fellows will receive a $3,000 scholarship renewable annually based on academic performance and continued participation in the program. This is in addition to any Presidential or High Point Scholarship. Fellows must meet GPA and professionalism requirements to be awarded continuation of their fellowship into the next academic year.
HOW TO APPLY To be considered for membership into the Communication Fellows Program, you must first submit your High Point University undergraduate admissions application. Then, please complete your Communication Fellows application through your PantherPage. You may apply to multiple programs, but students are only offered admission into one program.
PRIORITY DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1 FINAL DEADLINE: MARCH 1
MEDIA FELLOWS
SPORT FELLOWS
PUBLICITY AND EVENT FELLOWS
20 students admitted yearly
10 students admitted yearly
10 students admitted yearly
The Media Fellows program provides students with an immersive, holistic understanding of media production and practices, with an emphasis on technical proficiency, aesthetics, storytelling and critical thinking. This fellows program will be especially appealing to students in game design, journalism, media production and entrepreneurship, and popular culture and media production.
The Sport Fellows program focuses on navigating the international sports entertainment industry, including collegiate and professional sport management and network media broadcasting. This fellows program will be especially appealing to students in sport management and sports media.
The Publicity and Event Fellows program engages students in the world of advertising, campaigns, social media, persuasion and experience creation and emphasizes writing and visual content development. This fellows program will be especially appealing to students in event management, hospitality management, social media and digital communication, and strategic communication.
Possible travel opportunities could include: Atlanta (CNN, Turner, Hi-Rez games, local news and production facilities) Los Angeles (Riot Games, Hulu, YouTube, NBC, Televisions Critics Press Tour, Post Production facilities) International or domestic location (Students will shoot a 5-10 minute film)
Possible travel opportunities could include: New York (ESPN, NBA, BSE Global, NY Yankees, NY Mets) Chicago (Chicago Bulls, Chicago White Sox, Chicago Cubs, Chicago Bears) Dallas (Dallas Cowboys, Dallas Mavericks, FC Dallas, Dallas Rattlers)
2021
For more information about the Communication Fellows Program, contact: Professor Kristina Bell | kbell@highpoint.edu | 336.841.9334
www.highpoint.edu/fellows-info
Possible travel opportunities could include: Atlanta (CNN, Coke, communication agencies, Mercedes Benz Stadium, Georgia International Convention Center) San Francisco (Twitter, Facebook, Reddit, Moscone Center, Virgin Hotels, The Palace of Fine Arts) New York (advertising/PR/digital agencies, network stations, Madison Square Garden, The Rainbow Room)