Jo Caldwell Meyer Merit-Based Scholarship
Scholarship Sponsored by Women Communicators of Austin
Introduction
The Women Communicators of Austin (WCA) presents the Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship each year to support undergraduate students pursuing careers in communications and media. The award honors the legacy of Jo Caldwell Meyer and has been offered since the scholarship was established in spring 2002.
Eligibility requirements
To qualify for the WCA Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship, applicants must meet all of the following criteria:
- Be enrolled full time (minimum 12 credit hours).
- Maintain a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
- Have completed a minimum of 30 credit hours of college coursework.
- Demonstrate a clear career commitment to communications or media.
- Be enrolled at a college or university located within Central Texas*.
*Central Texas schools eligible for this scholarship are those located in the 10-county Capital region: Bastrop, Blanco, Burnet, Caldwell, Fayette, Hays, Lee, Llano, Travis and Williamson Counties.
Application notes
If you advance to finalist status, WCA may request an official transcript and documentation confirming current class enrollment.
About Jo Caldwell Meyer
Jo Caldwell Meyer was a respected community leader and a member of WCA for 24 years. She served as the national executive secretary of Theta Sigma Phi—the professional society for women in communication and the predecessor organization to Women Communicators of Austin. Jo began her career at the University of Texas School of Journalism as an administrative assistant and later worked as the executive assistant for the College of Communication until her retirement in 1965. She passed away on December 27, 2001, at the age of 91. In tribute, the organization dedicated this scholarship in her name in spring 2002.
Award frequency
WCA grants the Jo Caldwell Meyer Scholarship to at least one deserving undergraduate student annually.