BONNIE TOUPS WELLS FEATURE WRITING PRIZE of $350 is presented each year by the Wells family of Houma to the Mass Communication student who submits the best feature story of at least 1,000 words on any aspect of Louisiana French or Cajun culture. Entries must have been published in a newspaper or magazine on or off campus in the year before Dec. 1.

ALFRED DELAHAYE AWARD is presented each year to the outstanding Mass Communication graduate of the academic year. The recipient, chosen by the Mass Communication faculty, receives an engraved plaque and at least $200.

CLARENCE DOUCET REPORTING AWARD is presented each year to a Mass Communication major. The award consists of at least $200 and an engraved plaque. A judge determines the winner on the basis of three stories published on or off campus in the year before April 30; an entry consists of one hard-news story, one feature and one story of the entrant’s choice. Doucet was managing editor of the Houma Daily Courier in the 1970s. The award is sponsored by John Gravois, 1980 Mass Communication graduate and government editor of the Forth Worth Star-Telegram.

OUTSTANDING GRADUATING SENIOR IN EACH SPECIALTY. Every spring the faculty in each specialty names the outstanding graduating senior in Journalism and Public Relations.

CONGRESSMAN BILLY TAUZIN SCHOLARSHIP of about $625 a semester is awarded to a sophomore, junior, or senior in Mass Communication specializing in public relations. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 grade-point average, and a recipient must maintain at least that average for the scholarship to be renewed. The scholarship was established by the National Propane Education and Research Council.

CLAUDIA BONVILLAIN SCHOLARSHIP of about $150 a semester is awarded to an outstanding Mass Communication major who can demonstrate an interest in advertising. It was established by the Houma Courier and Daily Comet.

WALLS SCHOLARSHIPS are awarded to Mass Communication students who are high school graduates from Assumption, Lafourche, St. James, St. Mary or Terrebonne parishes, and who are pursuing courses of study in print journalism or advertising. Second priority is given to students of any parish or state. About seven scholarships of about $700 a semester are awarded each semester and each is renewable if minimum requirements are met.

JOHN B. GORDON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a full-time student specializing in print journalism. First priority goes to students planning newspaper careers and who live in Terrebonne Parish or who are graduates of Terrebonne Parish high schools. Second priority goes to high school graduates from anywhere. A 2.0 grade-point average is required. The scholarship pays about $200 a year.

BOB BLAZIER BROADCAST SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a full-time Mass Communication junior or senior interested in broadcasting and who has at least a 2.5 GPA. Applicants must demonstrate the hard work ethic exhibited by Bob Blazier, who taught broadcast courses at the time of his death.

LOWREY SCHOLARSHIP of about $150 a year is awarded to a Mass Communication major on the basis of need, grade-point average and professional potential.

COMMUNITY BANK EXCELLENCE IN MASS COMMUNICATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP is awarded to a Mass Communication major chosen by the University Scholarships Committee after considering applications from entering freshmen who are graduates of a Louisiana high school.The four-year award pays about $1,000 a semester as long as the recipient is a full-time student in Mass Communication and earns at least a 2.75 grade-point average each semester.