Brian Doyle Humor Scholarships | University of Portland

Brian Doyle Humor Scholarships

Brian Doyle winkingYou could earn a scholarship for your sense of humor! No joke — you could earn one of five $3,333 Brian Doyle Scholarships in Gentle & Sidelong Humor for students who propose a way to bring some laughs to The Bluff. Applications are now being accepted for the 2021-2022 academic year.

The Brian Doyle Scholarships in Gentle & Sidelong Humor were established in 2012 by John and Patricia Beckman. To honor Brian, the Beckmans developed this scholarship to help foster an intentional way for students to seek and present the joys, hilarity, and surprises that can be discovered when not being too serious while learning.

The project can be anything — videos, comic books, comedy nights, websites, performances, graphic novels, you name it! — but it must be something that is presented, published or posted publicly. Recipients are responsible for the implementation of their projects, and must be willing and able to organize and publicize their own events for projects that are presented or performed. The Garaventa Center is able to provide modest logistical support.

This scholarship will be awarded for the 2021 Fall term. Current undergraduate freshman, sophomores and juniors are eligible to apply, as well as graduate students who will continue their studies through at least Spring 2022.

To apply, students should send an email with “Humor Scholarship” in the subject line to Jennifer Vourlas at vourlas@up.edu. The email application should include first and last name, student ID number, and a brief but detailed idea for a humorous project that will be completed if selected for the scholarship. 

Applications are due on April 9, 2021. Let your humor run wild!