J. Edward McEvoy Scholarship

This award was established in the will of Dr. J. Edward McEvoy (d.1974). Dr. McEvoy was the first chair to serve the combined Speech
and Theatre Department. He was an avid debater, debate coach and traveler. The speech and theater department was an outgrowth of the English department. To qualify for this award, a student must:
a. Be a General Communication, Broadcasting and MassCommunication, Public Relations or Journalism major
b. Be a junior at the time of selection (completed 57–86 credits, including transfer credits, by deadline)
c. Maintain a cumulative SUNY Oswego GPA of 3.00 and a departmental GPA of 3.25 at the time of selection.