Communication Fellows Program
HPU’s Leadership Expert in Residence, Mark Sanborn, a best-selling author and president of leadership development idea lab Sanborn & Associates, shared his expertise and vision with HPU Communication Fellows during a visit to campus.
The Fellowship Advantage Each year, the top 50 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 mentored by faculty members with professional and academic backgrounds within that specialization. They work together on creative and research projects, travel 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 is available to students who plan to major in advertising, public relations and strategic communication; event management; game design; hospitality management; journalism; media production; social media and digital communication; sport management; or sports media.
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.