How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism and Related Fields: 2002-2004

How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields 2002-2004

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How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields 2002-2004 First Edition

Gail Ann Schlachter R. David Weber

A List of: Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, Loans, Forgivable Loans, Awards, and Other Funding Programs Set Aside to Support Study, Training, Research, and Creative Activities for Students Working on an Undergraduate or Graduate Degree in Journalism, Communications, or a Related Field. Plus a Set of Five Indexes: Sponsor, Residency, Tenability, Specialty, and Deadline.

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Introduction WHY THIS DIRECTORY IS NEEDED? Are you planning to get an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism, communications, or a related field? Congratulations. You have made a wise decision. Not only have you picked a career that is exciting and dynamic, but one that is cutting-edge as well. Job opportunities in print journalism are projected to be stable for the next couple of years and even greater increases are forecasted for employment in broadcasting, public relations, advertising, and online. Further, according to the latest Annual Survey of Journalism & Mass Communications Graduates conducted by the James M. Cox, Jr. Center at the University of Georgia, salaries paid to graduates of journalism and mass communications programs are at an all-time high, having increased every year for the past five years. Getting your degree in journalism, communications, or related fields, however, is expensive. It can cost $100,000 or more just to complete a bachelor’s degree, and that amount or more for a master’s and doctoral degree. That’s more than most students can afford to pay on their own. Fortunately, hundreds of financial aid programs, representing millions of dollars, are available to help undergraduate and graduate students prepare for a career in journalism or a related field. How can students find out about this funding? In the past, general financial aid directories haven’t offered much assistance. Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans (published by Gale Group) and Chronicle Financial Aid Guide (published by Chronicle Guidance) are representative; each just scratches the surface, identifying only a few dozen of the hundreds of available funding opportunities. Similarly, the handful of resources that have focused specifically on financial aid for students in journalism and communications are either out of date or limited in coverage. For example, neither Dollars for College: The Quick Guide to Financial Aid for Journalism & Mass Communications nor Financial Aid for Minorities in Journalism and Mass Communications (both published by Ferguson) have been updated in the past five years. And the two major web sites that list journalism-related scholarships (djnewspaperfund.dowjones.com and www.asne.org) together identify less than 200 unique financial aid opportunities. As a result, many students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to journalism or communications (along with the counselors and librarians trying to serve them) have been unaware of the hundreds of scholarships, fellowships, loans, forgivable loans, grants, and awards available specifically to them. Now, with the first edition of How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields, that has all changed. Here, in one place, you can find out about the wide array of funding opportunities set aside specifically to support study and research for undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in a field related to journalism or communications. All appropriate areas are covered, including advertising, agricultural communications, broadcast journalism, broadcasting, business reporting, graphic design and layout, online journalism, photojournalism, public relations, science reporting, sports reporting, and more.

WHAT’S INCLUDED? The first edition of How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields is unlike any other financial aid listing. Not only does it provide, by far, the most comprehensive coverage of communicationsrelated funding opportunities (nearly 600 entries), but it also offers the most informative program descriptions (on the average, twice the detail found in any other source).

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In addition, only funding set aside for high school seniors, high school graduates, current college students, returning college students, and graduate students working on a degree in journalism, communications, or a related field is included. If a program doesn’t support study, training, research, or creative activities specifically for these students, it is not described here. Another plus: many of the programs listed here have never been covered in other financial aid listings. So, even if you have checked elsewhere, you will want to look at How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields for additional leads. Third, unlike other funding directories, which tend to follow a straight alphabetical arrangement, this one groups entries by the various types of financial aid available to help you pay for your degree in journalism, communications, or a related field: • Scholarships. Programs that support study and training at the undergraduate level in the United States. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. For information on funding for journalism and communications-related research on the undergraduate level, see the Grants category below. • Fellowships. Programs that support study and training at the graduate level in the United States. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. For information on funding for journalism and communications-related research on the graduate level, see the Grants category below. • Loans and Forgivable Loans. Loans provide money for study, training, research, creative, or other activities that eventually must be repaid—with or without interest. Forgivable loans (also known as scholarship/loans, fellowship/loans, and loans-for-service) are loans that convert to scholarships or fellowships, provided the recipients meet specified service requirements. • Grants. Programs that provide funding to support innovative efforts, projects, creative activities, or research at the undergraduate or graduate school level in the United States. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. • Awards. Competitions, prizes, and honoraria granted in recognition of personal accomplishments, research results, creative writing, or other achievements. Prizes received solely as the result of entering contests are excluded. This arrangement, by type of funding, is designed to facilitate your search for appropriate programs. The same convenience is available in the indexes, where sponsoring organization, residency, tenability, specialty, and deadline date entries are each subdivided by type of funding offered. In addition, you can take the money awarded by these funding programs to any number of locations. Unlike other financial aid listings, which often include large numbers of scholarships available only to students enrolled at one specific school, all of the entries in this book are “portable” (although some portability may be restricted by other program parameters). Finally, we have tried to anticipate all the ways you might wish to search for funding; we organized the volume so you can identify programs not only by funding type, but by program title, sponsor, journalism and communications specialty, where you live, where you want to go to school or conduct research, and when you plan to apply for funding. Plus, we’ve included all the information you will need to decide if a program is right for you: purpose, eligibility requirements, financial data, duration, special features, limitations, number awarded, and application date. You even get fax numbers, toll-free numbers, e-mail addresses, and web sites (when available) along with complete contact information.

WHAT’S EXCLUDED? The focus of How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields is on portable programs aimed specifically at high school seniors, high school graduates, current college students, returning college

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National Press Photographers Foundation 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306 Durham, NC 27705-2586 (919) 383-7246 (800) 289-6772 Fax: (919) 383-7261 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nppa.org

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Purpose To provide financial assistance to college photojournalists who are interested in continuing college or going to graduate school. Eligibility Applicants must be either undergraduates in the first 3 and a half years of college or planning to pursue graduate work. Eligible students must give evidence of photographic aptitude and academic ability, be able to demonstrate financial need, and submit at least 5 single images in addition to a picture story.

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Financial data The stipend is $1,000.

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Duration 1 year.

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Additional information Recipients may attend a school in the United States or Canada. Further information is available from Chuck Fadely, The Miami Herald, One Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132, (305) 376-2015. The scholarship must be used at the beginning of the next semester or it will be forfeited and given to an alternate.

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students, and graduate students interested in working on a degree in fields related to journalism or communications at any school in the United States. Excluded from this listing are: • Programs not focused on journalism or related fields: Only funding opportunities set aside specifically for fields related to journalism or communications are described here. If you are looking for money to support study, training, research, or creative activities in other, or broader, subject areas, check out the list of Reference Service Press’s award-winning directories on the inside of the front cover. You can also look for general or other financial aid directories at your library or bookstore. • Programs that do not award funds specifically to help students pay for their degree: While financial aid programs available to students working on a journalism-related degree are covered comprehensively in this directory, workrelated opportunities (e.g., cooperative education, internships) are excluded—unless as part of their compensation students receive scholarships or other college funding. To find out about paid and unpaid work experience programs, use Peterson’s general Internships directory or the journalism-specific internship listings posted on various web sites, including those hosted by the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund (dfnewspaperfund.dowjones.com), JournalismJobs.com, the American Society of Newspaper Editors (www.asne.org), and such regional organizations as the Southern Newspaper Publishers Association (www.snpa.org). • School-based programs: The directory identifies portable programs—ones that can be used at any number of schools. Financial aid administered by individual schools solely for the benefit of their incoming or continuing students is not covered. Write directly to the schools you are considering to get information on their offerings. • Money for study outside the United States: Since there are comprehensive and up-to-date directories that describe all available funding for study and research abroad (see Financial Aid for Research and Creative Activities Abroad and Financial Aid for Study and Training Abroad, both published by Reference Service Press), only programs that support study or research in the United States are covered here. • Very restrictive programs: In general, programs are excluded if they are open only to a very limited geographic area (less than a county), are available to a very limited membership group (e.g., a local union or a tightly targeted organization), or offer very limited financial support (under $500). • Programs that did not respond to our research inquiries: To make sure that the information included in the first edition of How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields is both reliable and current, the editors at Reference Service Press 1) reviewed and updated all relevant programs currently in our funding database and 2) searched exhaustively for new program leads in a variety of sources, including directories, news reports, newsletters, annual reports, and sites on the Internet. Since we only include program descriptions that are written directly from information supplied by the sponsoring organization (no information is ever taken from secondary sources), we sent up to four collection letters (followed by up to three telephone inquiries, if necessary) to each sponsor identified in the process. Despite our best efforts, however, some sponsoring organizations still failed to respond and, as a result, their programs are not included in this edition of the directory.

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HOW THE DIRECTORY IS ORGANIZED How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields is divided into two sections: 1) a detailed list of funding opportunities open to students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in such fields as journalism, communications, broadcasting, graphic design and layout, photojournalism, public relations, and advertising; and 2) a set of indexes to help you pinpoint available funding programs. Funding for Students Working on a Degree in Journalism & Related Fields. The first section of the directory describes nearly 600 scholarships, fellowships, loans/forgivable loans, grants, and awards for students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism, communications, or other related fields. The programs listed are sponsored by hundreds of different federal and state government agencies, professional organizations, foundations, educational associations, and military/veterans organizations. The focus is on programs tenable in the United States that are open to students who are U.S. citizens or permanent residents. To help you tailor your search, the entries in this section are grouped into five main categories: scholarships, fellowships, loans/forgivable loans, grants, and awards. Programs that supply more than one type of assistance are listed in all relevant categories. For example, both undergraduate and graduate students may apply for the Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association Scholarships, so the program is described in the Scholarships and the Fellowships subsections. Entries in each of the subsections appear alphabetically by program title. Each program entry has been designed to provide a concise profile that, as the sample on page 7 illustrates, includes information (when available) on organization address and telephone numbers (including fax and toll-free numbers), e-mail address and web site, purpose, eligibility, money awarded, duration, special features, limitations, number of awards, and application deadline. The information provided for each of the programs covered in this section was supplied by sponsoring organizations in response to questionnaires we sent through mid-2002. While How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields is intended to cover available funding as comprehensively as possible, some sponsoring organizations did not respond to our research inquiries and, consequently, are not included in the first edition of the directory. Indexes. To help you find the aid you need, we have constructed five indexes; these will let you access the listings by sponsoring organization, residency, tenability, specialty, and deadline date. These indexes use a word-by-word alphabetical arrangement. Note: numbers in the index refer to entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book. Sponsoring Organization Index. This index makes it easy to identify agencies that offer funding to students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to journalism or communications. Nearly 400 sponsoring organizations are listed alphabetically, word by word. In addition, we’ve used a code to help you identify the type of funding offered by these organizations (e.g., “F” = Fellowships; “A” = Awards). Residency Index. Some programs listed in this book are restricted to residents of a particular city, county, state, or region. Others are open to students wherever they live. This index helps you identify programs available only to residents in your area as well as programs that have no residency restrictions. Tenability Index. Some programs in this book can be used only in specific cities, counties, states, or regions. Others may be used anywhere in the United States (or even abroad). Use this index to find out what programs are available to support your studies in a particular geographic area. Specialty Index. Refer to this index when you want to identify funding opportunities for undergraduate or graduate students working on a degree in a specific field related to journalism or communications, including advertising, agricultural communications, broadcast journalism, broadcasting, business reporting, graphic design and layout, online journalism, photojournalism, public relations, science reporting, sports reporting, etc.

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Calendar Index. Since most financial aid programs have specific deadline dates, some may have closed by the time you begin to look for funding. You can use the Calendar Index to identify which programs are still open. This index is arranged by type of funding offered (e.g., scholarship, grant) and divided by month during which the deadline falls. Filing dates can and quite often do vary from year to year; consequently, the dates in this index should be viewed as only approximations after mid-2004. It is important to note that not all sponsoring organizations supplied information on application deadline, so some of the programs described in the directory are not listed here.

HOW TO USE THE DIRECTORY Here are some tips to help you get the most out of the financial aid listings in How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields: To Locate Programs Offering a Particular Type of Financial Assistance. If you are looking for programs offering a particular type of financial aid (e.g., a scholarship for undergraduate study, a grant for independent research), turn first to the definitions of these program types on page 6 and then browse through the entries in each of the appropriate categories in the first section of the directory. Keep in mind that more than one of these subsections may contain funding leads for you. For example, if you are a graduate student looking for money to help you pay for the educational and research costs associated with your master’s degree, you will not want to overlook the opportunities described in the Fellowships, Loans, Grants, and even Awards subsections. Since programs with multiple purposes are listed in every appropriate category, each subsection functions as a self-contained entity. In fact, you can browse through any of the subsections in the directory without first consulting an index. To Find Information on a Particular Financial Aid Program. If you know both the name of a particular financial aid program and the type of assistance offered by the program (scholarship, fellowship, grant, etc.), then go directly to the appropriate category in the first section of the directory, where you’ll find program profiles arranged alphabetically by title. But be careful: program titles can be misleading. For example, the Conservation Scholarship is available only to graduate students and therefore is listed in the Fellowships not the Scholarships subsection. The Career Development Event Scholarship turns out to be an award, while the Animal Welfare Fellowship is actually a grant and the Dale Runnion Grant is a scholarship. To Browse Quickly Through the Listings. Turn to the type of funding category that interests you (scholarships, fellowships, etc.) and read the “Purpose” field in each entry. In seconds, you’ll know if this is an opportunity that might apply to you. If it is, read the rest of the information in the entry to make sure you meet all of the program requirements before writing for an application form. Remember: don’t apply if you don’t qualify! To Locate Financial Aid Programs Sponsored by a Particular Organization. The Sponsoring Organization Index makes it easy to determine which groups are providing funding to undergraduate and graduate students working on a degree in a field related to journalism or communications (nearly 400 are listed here) and to identify specific financial aid programs offered by a particular sponsor. Each entry number in the index is coded to indicate funding type, to help you target appropriate entries. To Locate Financial Aid Based on Residency or Where You Want to Study. Use the Residency Index to identify funding that has been set aside to support applicants from your area. If you are looking for funding to support studies in a particular city, county, state, or region, turn to the Tenability Index. Both of these indexes are subdivided by type of funding (scholarships, fellowships, etc.), to help you identify various ways to pay for your degree in journalism or related fields. When using these indexes, always check the listings under the term “United States,” since the programs indexed there have no geographic restrictions and can be used in any area. To Locate Financial Aid for Study or Research in a Specific Field Related to Journalism or Communications. Turn to the Specialty Index first if you are interested in identifying available funding in a specific area of communications or journalism, including advertising, agricultural communica-

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tions, broadcast journalism, broadcasting, business reporting, graphic design and layout, online journalism, photojournalism, public relations, science reporting, sports reporting, etc. Each index entry indicates the type of funding available: scholarships, fellowships, loans/forgivable loans, grants, or awards. To Locate Financial Aid by Deadline Date. If you are working with specific time constraints and want to weed out financial aid programs whose filing dates you won’t be able to meet, turn first to the Calendar Index and check the program references listed under the appropriate program type and month. Note: not all sponsoring organizations supplied deadline information, so not all programs are covered in this index. To identify every relevant financial aid program, regardless of filing dates, read through all the entries in each of the program subsections (Scholarships, Fellowships, etc.) that apply.

PLANS TO UPDATE THE DIRECTORY After years of planning and research, we are proud to bring you the first biennial edition of How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields. The next edition will cover the years 2004-2006 and will be released early in 2004.

OTHER RELATED PUBLICATIONS How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields is one of several financial aid titles dealing with special subject areas that are published biennially by Reference Service Press. Other subjectspecific directories include: • How to Pay for Your Degree in Agriculture & Related Fields • How to Pay for Your Degree in Business & Related Fields • How to Pay for Your Degree in Education & Related Fields • Money for Graduate Students in the Biological & Health Sciences • Money for Graduate Students in the Humanities • Money for Graduate Students in the Physical & Earth Sciences • Money for Graduate Students in the Social & Behavioral Sciences • RSP Funding for Engineering Students • RSP Funding for Nursing Students and Nurses For more information on these and other award-winning financial aid directories, you can 1) write to Reference Service Press’s marketing department at 5000 Windplay Drive, Suite 4, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762; 2) call us at (916) 939-9620; 3) fax us at (916) 939-9626; 4) send us an e-mail at [email protected]; or 5) visit our web site: http://www.rspfunding.com.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS A debt of gratitude is owed all the organizations that contributed information to this edition of How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields. Their generous cooperation has helped to make the first edition of this publication a current and comprehensive survey of available funding.

How to Pay for Your Degree in Journalism & Related Fields Scholarships Fellowships Loans/Forgivable Loans Grants Awards

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Scholarships Described here are 360 funding opportunities designed to support undergraduates majoring in a field related to journalism or communications, including such specialties as advertising, agricultural communications, broadcast journalism, broadcasting, business reporting, graphic design and layout, online journalism, photojournalism, public relations, science reporting, and sports reporting. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. Note: other funding opportunities for undergraduate students working on a degree in journalism or a related field are also described in the Loans, Grants, and Awards subsections.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [1] AAJA-NEWHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERNSHIP Asian American Journalists Association 1182 Market Street, Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 346-2051 Fax: (415) 346-6343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaja.org Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate and graduate students, especially Asian Pacific Americans, interested in working on a degree in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to all students but especially welcomes applications from historically underrepresented Asian Pacific American groups, including southeast Asians (Vietnamese, Cambodians, and Hmong), south Asians, and Pacific Islanders. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors who declare journalism as a major or undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in journalism and a career in print journalism. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Financial data Stipends are $5,000, $3,000, or $1,000 per year. Duration 4 years for a graduating high school senior; 1 year for current undergraduate or graduate students. Additional information This program began in 1994; it is funded by Newhouse News Service and administered by the Asian American Journalists Association. Recipients are also eligible for summer internships with a Newhouse publication. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships (2 at $5,000, 3 at $4,000, 1 at $2,000, and 1 at $1,000) were awarded. Deadline April of each year.

[2] ABE VORON SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in radio broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association. Applicants must be studying for a career in radio. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed.

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Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[3] ADVERTISING CLUB OF KANSAS CITY FOUNDATION FUND Greater Kansas City Community Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 1055 Broadway, Suite 130 Kansas City, MO 64105-1595 (816) 842-0944 Fax: (816) 842-8079 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gkccf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of the greater Kansas City area who are interested in preparing for a career related to communications or advertising. Eligibility This program is open to residents of the greater Kansas City area (including Cass, Clay, Jackson, and Platte counties in Missouri and Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas) who are enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited degree or certificate program related to the marketing, advertising, and communications industry. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program, established in 1999, is provided by the Advertising Club of Kansas City Foundation. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[4] ADVERTISING PRODUCTION CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS Advertising Production Club 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 721 New York, NY 10165 (212) 983-6042 Fax: (212) 983-6043 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apc-ny.org/Scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from the New York City metropolitan area who are enrolled in a graphic arts or communications program. Eligibility This program is open to residents of the New York City metropolitan area who are enrolled in a graphic arts or communications program at a college or university anywhere in the United States. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional information This program is funded by the National Scholarship Trust Foundation and administered through the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation. Number awarded 2 each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [5] AFTRA/HELLER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Attn: AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation, Inc. 260 Madison Avenue, Seventh Floor New York, NY 10016 (212) 532-0800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aftra.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in selected fields (including broadcast journalism) who are members or the dependent children of members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). Eligibility This program is open to AFTRA members and the dependent children of AFTRA members (or deceased members) in good standing for at least 5 years. Applicants may be interested in studying any field, particularly broadcast journalism, labor relations, and the performing arts. Selection is based on academic record and financial need. Financial data Stipends up to $2,000 per year are available. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 12 to 15 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[6] AG CONTAINER RECYCLING COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in studying fields related to land management (including agricultural communications) in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in 1) pursuing a 4-year degree in commercial agriculture, natural resources and conservation, environmental science, plant sciences, or agricultural communications, or 2) demonstrate an interest in stewardship programs for the land. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Preference is given to applicants who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and demonstrate financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by the Ag Container Recycling Council (ACRC).

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Recipients must attend a 4-year accredited university and agree to be profiled in the ACRC newsletter. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 in each of the 4 regions of the National FFA Organization. Deadline February of each year.

[7] AGCO CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members interested in studying an agricultural field (including agricultural communications) in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be planning to pursue a 4-year college degree in agricultural engineering, agricultural mechanization, agricultural economics, agricultural communications, or agribusiness. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Stipends are $2,000 or $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by AGCO Corporation. Number awarded 6 each year: 4 at $2,000 and 2 at $1,000. Deadline February of each year.

[8] AJAY CASTRO SCHOLARSHIP FOR RE-ENTERING WOMEN Association for Women in Communications-San Antonio Professional Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 120366 San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 231-5799 Web site: www.wicsa.org/ajay.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to reentry women who wish to study communications in college in Bexar County, Texas. Eligibility This program is open to women undergraduates currently enrolled in or accepted by a Bexar County (Texas) college, community college, or university following a lapse of at least 3 years since graduating from high school or attending college. Applicants must plan to pursue a degree in a communications-related field (advertising, print or broadcast journalism, public relations). They must submit an essay, up to 500

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS words, on why they are returning to school to pursue a communications career, high school or college transcripts, and a brief description of how they are financing their college education. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The first scholarship was awarded in 1995. The fund is managed by the San Antonio Area Foundation. Information is also available from Bonnie Flake, Trinity University, Alumni Relations, 715 Stadium Drive, San Antonio, TX 78212-7200. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

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ism and provide samples of their work, and demonstrate qualities of “free spirit” in their academic or personal lives. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program began in 1999. It honors the founder of USA Today and the Freedom Forum. Number awarded 102 each year: 1 male and 1 female from each state plus the District of Columbia. Deadline October of each year.

[11] ALBERT M. BECKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP [9] AKRON BEACON JOURNAL MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Akron Beacon Journal Attn: Educational Services Manager 44 East Exchange Street P.O. Box 640 Akron, OH 44309-0640 (330) 996-3860 Web site: www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors in the Akron, Ohio area interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to minority high school seniors in the Akron, Ohio area who are interested in attending college and majoring in business, finance, communications, graphics, photography, journalism, marketing, or other areas related to the newspaper industry. Applicants must submit a list of activities, 2 letters of recommendation, grade transcripts, and an essay covering their reasons for wanting to pursue a career in the news or business side of the newspaper industry, their knowledge of Knight Ridder, and how they seem themselves working in Knight Ridder Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information The recipients of these scholarships are automatically entered into competition for the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program of $10,000 per year for 4 years. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[10] AL NEUHARTH FREE SPIRIT SCHOLARSHIP Freedom Forum Attn: Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship 1101 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 284-2863 Fax: (703) 284-3543 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.freedomforum.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism and who demonstrate qualities of “free spirit.” Eligibility To be eligible for this program, students must be a high school senior, be actively involved in high school journal-

New York State Legion Press Association c/o Scholarship Chairman American Legion (NYSLPA) P.O. Box 1239 Syracuse, NY 13201-1239 Purpose To provide financial support to the children of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary in New York who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in communications. Eligibility Applicants for this scholarship must be New York residents and the children of members of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary, or members of the Sons of the American Legion, or junior members of the American Legion Auxiliary, or graduates of the New York Boys State or Girls State. They must be entering or attending an accredited 4-year college, pursuing a degree in communications (including public relations, journalism, reprographics, newspaper design or management, or other related fields acceptable to the scholarship committee). Applicants must also submit a 500-word essay on why they chose the field of communications as a future vocation. Financial need and class standing are not considered. Financial data This scholarship is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[12] ALEXANDER M. TANGER SCHOLARSHIPS Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association. Applicants may be studying any area of broadcasting. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility.

SCHOLARSHIPS Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[13] ALLISON FISHER SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/afisher.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are majoring in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in print journalism and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[14] AMERICAN NEWS WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM American News Women’s Club 1607 22nd Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20008 (202) 332-6770 Fax: (202) 265-6477 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.anwc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism at selected schools in the Washington, D.C. area. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students working on a journalism degree at the following universities in the Washington, D.C. area: Gallaudet, George Mason, George Washington, Howard, or UM. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 5 each year.

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[15] ANDREW M. ECONOMOS SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in radio broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in radio. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by the RCS Charitable Foundation and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[16] ANNE CLAPPER SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-Greenville Chapter c/o Stephanie Jordan Summerlin Greater Greenville Chamber of Commerce 24 Cleveland Street Greenville, SC 29601 (864) 239-3720 Fax: (864) 282-8509 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awcgreenville.org/scholar.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to students from the Greenville, South Carolina area who are interested in pursuing a career in the communications industry. Eligibility This program is open to residents of the Greenville (South Carolina) area of any age or gender. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in the communications industry, including print and broadcast journalism, public relations, advertising, marketing, graphic design, and related fields. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information The scholarship was established in 1996. Information is also available from Anne Clapper, Clapper and Company Public Relations, 511 West Butler Road, Greenville, SC 29607-4833, (864) 422-1111. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [17] ANNEKA MCMILLAN ART SCHOLARSHIP San Diego Foundation Attn: Scholarship Committee 1420 Kettner Boulevard, Suite 500 P.O. Box 81107 San Diego, CA 92138-1107 (619) 235-2300, ext. 133 Fax: (619) 239-1710 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sdfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of San Diego County, California who are interested in studying a creative field (including phorojournalism) in college. Eligibility This program is open to residents of San Diego County who have demonstrated accomplishment in creative writing, photography or photojournalism, or drama to help them pursue further training in their chosen creative field. Along with other application material, they must submit evidence of their artistic achievements: portfolios with copies or illustrations of their work or video or audio recordings of performances. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data The stipend averages $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[18] ARIZONA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Asian American Journalists Association-Arizona Chapter c/o Kristin Go, President Arizona Republic 200 East Van Buren Street Phoenix, AZ 85004 (602) 444-7967 (800) 331-9303 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aajaz.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Asian American college students in Arizona who are majoring in a journalismrelated field. Eligibility This program is open to Arizona residents of Asian descent who are studying journalism, broadcasting, or communications at a college or university in the state. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 of each year. Deadline December of each year.

[19] ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS MEDIA SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Sports Media P.O. Box 726 Farmington, CT 06034-0726 Web site: www.awsmonline.org/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to women undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in sportswriting.

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Eligibility This program is open to women who are enrolled in college or graduate school full time and plan to pursue a career in sportswriting, sports copy editing, sports broadcasting, or sports public relations. Entrants are required to submit a letter explaining why they are interested in a career in sports journalism, a resume highlighting their journalism experience, a letter of recommendation, up to 5 samples of their work, and a $5 application fee. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Information is also available from Stefanie Krasnow, Senior Editor, Sports Illustrated, 135 West 50th Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10020-1393, (212) 522-3124, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 each in writing, copy editing, public relations, and television. Deadline October of each year.

[20] ATLANTA CHAPTER OF AAJA SCHOLARSHIPS Asian American Journalists Association-Atlanta Chapter c/o Charles Tsai 1037 Colquitt Avenue, #7 Atlanta, GA 30307 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaja.org/Chapters/Atlanta Purpose To provide financial assistance to Asian American undergraduate and graduate students in Georgia who are interested in pursuing journalism as a career. Eligibility This program is open to Asian American graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university in Georgia. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in print, photo, or broadcast journalism. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[21] ATLANTA PRESS CLUB JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Atlanta Press Club, Inc. 260 14th Street, N.W., Suite 300 Atlanta, GA 30318 (404) 577-7377 Fax: (404) 892-2637 Web site: www.atlpressclub.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students majoring in journalism at a Georgia college or university. Eligibility Students currently enrolled in journalism at a college or university in Georgia at the freshmen, sophomore, or junior level are eligible to apply for this award. Selection is based on skill, achievement, and commitment to journalism. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. A personal interview may be required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000; nonrenewable. Duration 1 year. Additional information The broadcast awards are sponsored by WXIA-TV, Channel 11 and WAGA-TV, Fox 5 (this 1

SCHOLARSHIPS must go to an outstanding student from the Atlanta University complex). Number awarded 4 each year: 2 to print journalism students and 2 to broadcast journalism students. Deadline February of each year.

[22] AUSTIN AMERICAN-STATESMAN JAMES M. COX, JR. FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP/INTERNSHIP Austin American-Statesman Attn: Human Resources Director 305 South Congress Avenue P.O. Box 670 Austin, TX 78767 (512) 445-3712 Fax: (512) 445-3883 Web site: www.statesman.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for college and work experience at the Austin American-Statesman in Texas to college students interested in careers in newspaper journalism. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduates who are completing their junior or senior year at a college or university in the Austin (Texas) area. Applicants must be majoring or minoring in accounting, advertising, business, communications, English, human resources, journalism, marketing, or public relations. They must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher overall and 3.0 or higher for the current semester. Preference is given to students who have expressed an interest (through internship, work on student publications, or some other means) in a print media career. Financial data For the internship portion, the salary is $8.50 per hour. For the scholarship portion, the stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration The internship runs for 10 to 12 weeks, during the summer. Following completion of the internship, the student receives a scholarship for 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[23] A.W. PERIGARD FUND SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including broadcasting and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential

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for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is also considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[24] AWIC-DC SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-Washington DC Area Chapter Attn: Vice President of Student Affairs P.O. Box 5465 Washington, DC 20016 (202) 973-2136 Web site: www.awic-dc.org/text/scholar_app.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to women who are pursuing undergraduate degrees in a communications-related field at universities in the Washington, D.C. area. Eligibility This program is open to female sophomores and juniors attending a Washington, D.C. area university or college studying advertising, communications, graphic arts, journalism, marketing, public relations, or a related field. Applicants must have an overall GPA of 3.0 or higher and work experience in communications or a related field. They must be active in extracurricular activities, including family obligations, volunteer work, clubs, and organizations, and their involvement must show versatility and commitment. Selection is based on a 500word essay on their career plans and goals in communications, at least 2 letters of recommendation, and official transcripts; financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Jennifer Slawson, E-mail: [email protected] Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[25] AWJ SCHOLARSHIP FOR WOMEN Association for Women Journalists P.O. Box 2199 Fort Worth, TX 76113 (214) 740-9251 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awjdfw.org/scholarships2.asp Purpose To provide financial assistance to women studying journalism at a college or university in Texas. Eligibility This program is open to full-time juniors and seniors at colleges and universities in Texas. Applicants must be majoring in print or broadcast journalism and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher in their major. They must submit 3 samples of their print or broadcast work, a letter of recommendation from an instructor or adviser, a statement of professional goals and

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS how the scholarship will help, and a statement of financial need (if that is to be considered). Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are paid directly to the college or university to be applied to tuition. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[26] BAF SATELLITE & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including broadcasting and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

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Applicants should also send samples of their work (either clippings or tapes) and at least 1 letter of recommendation from either a teacher or professor or professional journalist. Selection is based on merit, dedication to journalism, and demonstrated aptitude for print or broadcast journalism. An applicant’s racial minority status may be considered by the selection committee. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information The scholarship fund was established by the Capital Press Club of Florida in 1982. Deadline June of each year.

[28] BEA 2-YEAR/COMMUNITY COLLEGE AWARD Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to community college students who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled full time at a community college where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association. Applicants must be studying for a career in broadcasting. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[29] BERNICE BOTNICK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP [27] BARBARA L. FRYE SCHOLARSHIP Capitol Press Club of Florida, Inc. 336 East College Avenue Tallahassee, FL 32301 (850) 222-5564 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students in Florida who are planning to pursue a career in journalism. Eligibility Applicants must be 1) attending or expecting to attend a Florida college or university or 2) a graduate or prospective graduate of a Florida high school attending or expecting to attend a college inside or outside of Florida. College seniors are not eligible to apply. As part of the application process, applicants must write an essay (of 300-500 words) describing their reason for choosing a career in journalism.

Association for Women in Communications-Cleveland Professional Chapter P.O. Box 606138 Cleveland, OH 44106-9998 (216) 556-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to seniors graduating from high schools in selected counties of Ohio who plan to pursue a career in communications. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Ashtabula, Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, or Summit counties in Ohio. Applicants must excel in writing, have an interest in a career in communications (including advertising, journalism, public relations, publishing, radio, and television), and plan to attend college in the fall. They must submit 1) a 200-word essay on the area of communications they plan to enter and how the scholarship will help them

SCHOLARSHIPS achieve their goals; 2) a letter of recommendation from an English, journalism, or speech teacher; and 3) samples of their work in print, broadcast, or public relations. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Information is also available from Heidi Langer, AWIC Scholarship Chair, 391 Huntmere, Bay Village, OH 44140. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[30] BERT SMITH MEMORIAL FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP York Little Theatre 27 South Belmont Street York, PA 17403-1993 (717) 854-3894 Fax: (717) 843-7677 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ylt.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students from York County, Pennsylvania who are majoring in the arts (including communications and photojournalism). Eligibility This scholarship is available to York County, Pennsylvania natives or residents. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of postsecondary education and be currently enrolled in a university, college, or specialty school with a declared major in an arts field: arts, dance, drama/theater, film, photography, music, communications, etc.). Graduate students in these fields are also eligible. To apply, students must submit an official application form, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a resume. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Deadline June of each year.

[31] BETSY PLANK/PRSSA SCHOLARSHIPS Public Relations Student Society of America Attn: Director of Education 33 Irving Place, Third Floor New York, NY 10003-2376 (212) 460-1474 Fax: (212) 995-0757 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.prssa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are currently enrolled as juniors or seniors in a program of public relations studies and preparing for a career in public relations. Applicants must be nominated by their PRSSA chapter. They must submit a statement (up to 300 words) expressing their commitment to public relations. Selection is based on academic achievement in public relations and overall studies,

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demonstrated leadership, practical experience (e.g., internships, other jobs), and commitment to public relations (particularly as expressed in their statement). Financial need is not considered. Financial data The highest-ranked applicant receives a scholarship of $2,000, second $1,500, and third $750. An additional scholarship may be awarded if there are qualifying applicants and sufficient funds. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1988. Number awarded 3 or 4 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[32] BI-LO MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM The Foundation Scholarship Program Attn: BI-LO Minority Scholarship Program P.O. Box 1465 Taylors, SC 29687-1465 (864) 268-3363 Fax: (864) 268-7160 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scholarshipprograms.org/fsp_bilominority.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are interested in attending a designated Historically Black College and University (HBCU) to prepare for a career in the food retail industry (including communications and advertising). Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors of color who have applied for full-time enrollment in at least 1 of the following institutions: Benedict College (Columbia, South Carolina), Claflin University (Orangeburg, South Carolina), Morris College (Sumter, South Carolina), North Carolina A&T State University (Greensboro, North Carolina), or South Carolina State University (Orangeburg, South Carolina). Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and an SAT score of 900 or higher. They must be interested in pursuing a course of study and career in the food retail industry (e.g., accounting, business management, marketing, distribution management, communications, pharmacy, human resources, information systems, advertising, finance). Along with their application, they must submit an essay in which they describe themselves, including the kind of person they are, their strengths, and their most important achievements in school and in their community; they may also include their hobbies, interests, sports, volunteer work, employment, future plans, or career goals. In addition to the essay, academic honors, leadership activities, extracurricular activities, and financial need are also considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,250 per year. Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college or university. Duration 2 years (the freshman and sophomore year of college), provided the recipient maintains full-time enrollment at 1 of the designated institutions and a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional information This program is administered by The Foundation Scholarship Program on behalf of BI-LO Incorporated. Recipients must be willing to commit to 1 semester of participation in BI-LO’s cooperative education program. Number awarded 5 each year.

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[33] BILL FARR SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Los Angeles Chapter c/o Daniel E. Garvey, Scholarship Chair 9951 Barcelona Lane Cypress, CA 90630-3759 Fax: (714) 827-8180 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.spj.org/losangeles Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in southern California who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Eligibility Residents of Los Angeles, Ventura, or Orange counties (or residents elsewhere who attend school in those areas) may apply for this scholarship if they are college juniors, seniors, or graduate students preparing for a career in journalism with an emphasis on news; applicants should be enrolled as a journalism major, but if their university does not offer such a major they may present other evidence of intent to pursue a career in the field (not advertising, public relations, publicity, law, or related fields). Selection is based on evidence of unusual accomplishment and potential to advance in a news career; financial need is considered only when 2 applicants are equally qualified. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information The sponsor reserves the right to split the scholarship equally if 2 or more applicants appear equally qualified or to make no award if there are no promising applicants. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they have demonstrated an interest in the Black Journalists Association of Southern California by becoming a member, serving on committees, and participating in activities. Additional information Information is also available from Shante’ Morgan, Scholarship Chairperson, (310) 594-9890. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[35] BOB BAXTER SCHOLARSHIP Bob Baxter Scholarship Foundation c/o Jean-Rae Turner P.O. Box 241 Elizabeth, NJ 07207-0241 (973) 923-7156 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students in New Jersey who are interested in preparing for a career in press photography. Eligibility Applicants must be residents of New Jersey and attend or plan to attend a school of photography. They may be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. Applicants must submit a portfolio showing a crosssection of their work: news, sports, feature (human interest), scenic, portraits, etc. The photographs may be in color or black-and-white. If applicants have published in school newspapers, they are encouraged to include copies. Financial data The stipend is either $2,000 or $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1980 by Bob Baxter, then in the U.S. Veterans’ Hospital in East Orange, New Jersey. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[34] BLACK JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIPS

[36] BOB CRAIG MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Black Journalists Association of Southern California Attn: Scholarship Chair P.O. Box 75129 Los Angeles, CA 90075 (213) 427-8246 Web site: www.bjasc.org/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American undergraduate and graduate students, preferably those with a tie to southern California, interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American community college, undergraduate, and graduate students who are majoring or minoring in journalism or planning a career in print, photography, radio, or television news. Preference is given to applicants either from or attending college in southern California. Along with their application, they must submit current transcripts (GPA of 2.5 or higher), a resume, 3 letters of recommendation, and a 500-word personal essay on their career goals and aspirations. Selection is based on academic and personal merit and financial need. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified).

West Texas Press Association 2502 Ivanhoe Lane Abilene, TX 79605-6216 (915) 692-1087 Fax: (915) 692-1086 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.stpa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and currently-enrolled college students from the West Texas Press Association area who are interested in studying journalism in Texas or New Mexico. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school students and currently-enrolled college students who are from the West Texas Press Association area (western Texas and eastern New Mexico). Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in print journalism or advertising at a college in Texas or New Mexico. All applicants must complete an application form and submit an essay on “My Future and Career Plans in Community Journalism.” Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,000, paid in 2 equal installments.

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Duration 1 year. Additional information These scholarships are sponsored by the West Texas Press Association and the Texas Press Association. Recipients must enroll in at least 3 hours of college or university journalism courses each semester that they receive scholarship funds. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a graduating high school senior and 1 to a currently-enrolled college student. Deadline June of each year.

and competency in journalism, and write a 500-word essay on why they want to become a journalist. Financial need must be demonstrated. Financial data Stipends are $2,500, $1,500, $1,000, or $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 at $2,500, 1 at $1,500, 1 at $1,000, and 1 at $500. Deadline April of each year.

[37] BOB EAST SCHOLARSHIP

[39] BOB ELLIOT/ABC 8 WMTW JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP FUND

National Press Photographers Foundation 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306 Durham, NC 27705-2586 (919) 383-7246 (800) 289-6772 Fax: (919) 383-7261 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nppa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college photojournalists who are interested in continuing college or going to graduate school. Eligibility Applicants must be either undergraduates in the first 3 and a half years of college or planning to pursue graduate work. Eligible students must give evidence of photographic aptitude and academic ability, be able to demonstrate financial need, and submit at least 5 single images in addition to a picture story. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend a school in the United States or Canada. Further information is available from Chuck Fadely, The Miami Herald, One Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132, (305) 376-2015. The scholarship must be used at the beginning of the next semester or it will be forfeited and given to an alternate. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[38] BOB EDDY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists Foundation, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 71 Kenwood Avenue Fairfield, CT 06430 (203) 255-2127 Fax: (203) 255-2127 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ctspj.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students residing or studying in Connecticut who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to juniors or seniors who are either Connecticut residents (may attend school in any state) or from other states enrolled in a 4-year college or university in Connecticut. All applicants must be preparing for a career in journalism, provide registrar-signed transcripts of all academic courses, fill out an application form, submit writing samples, tapes, or related work in any media that shows an interest

ABC 8 WMTW Attn: Community Relations Manager P.O. Box 8 Auburn, ME 04210-0008 (207) 782-1800, ext. 352 Fax: (207) 783-7371 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wmtw.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in the Auburn, Maine area who plan to major in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools within the viewing area of WMTW/Channel 8 in Auburn, Maine. Applicants must plan to major in journalism, communications, or a related field in college. They must submit a 500-word essay reflecting their skill and creativity in communicating about people or events, their high school transcript, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[40] BOBBI MCCALLUM MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Seattle Post-Intelligencer Attn: Assistant Managing Editor 101 Elliott Avenue West Seattle, WA 98119-4220 (206) 448-8316 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.seattlepi.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to women college students in Washington who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to women journalism majors entering their junior or senior year at any university in the state of Washington. Graduating community college students transferring to a 4-year school are also eligible. Attached to each application must be 5 examples of news writing (published or unpublished). Selection is based on need, talent, and motivation to pursue a career in print journalism. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration The scholarship is offered annually. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1970 by the late Dr. Walter Scott Brown in memory of Bobbi McCallum, a prizewinning reporter and columnist for the Seat-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS tle Post-Intelligencer who died in 1969 at age 25 while a patient of Dr. Brown. The scholarship is administered by the newspaper and the Seattle Foundation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[41] BODIE MCDOWELL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Outdoor Writers Association of America 121 Hickory Street, Suite 1 Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 728-7434 Fax: (406) 728-7445 Web site: owaa.org/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in a career in outdoor writing. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduates entering their junior or senior year of study and graduate students at an accredited school of journalism or mass communications that has registered with the sponsoring organization. Each school may nominate only 1 applicant. Nominees must be planning a career in outdoor communications, including writing, radio and television, wildlife photography, art, lecturing, or video and filmmaking. Selection is based on transcripts, examples of outdoor communication work, a 1- to 2-page statement of career goals, and optional letters of recommendation. Financial data Stipends range from $2,500 to $3,500 per year. Number awarded 3 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[42] BROADCAST CABLE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association 701 Lee Street, Suite 640 Des Plaines, Il 60016 (847) 296-0200 Fax: (847) 296-7510 Web site: www.bcfm.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility All fully-paid members in good standing are eligible to apply for the scholarship. They must be interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university that has some relevance to their current job and/or to the broadcast or cable industries. To apply, individuals must submit an application, attach a current resume, include 2 letters of reference, and submit a 1-page essay that addresses the following: their current job responsibilities, the courses they intend to take, and a description of their career goals. Financial data The stipend is generally $1,000; a total of $5,000 is distributed annually. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[43] BROADCASTERS’ FOUNDATION HELEN J. SIOUSSAT SCHOLARSHIPS Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association. Applicants may be studying in any area of broadcasting. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $1,250. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[44] BUSINESS REPORTING INTERN PROGRAM FOR MINORITY COLLEGE SOPHOMORES AND JUNIORS Dow Jones Newspaper Fund P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543-0300 (609) 452-2820 (800) DOWFUND Fax: (609) 520-5804 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dowjones.com/newsfund Purpose To provide work experience and financial assistance to minority college students who are interested in careers in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to college sophomores and juniors who are U.S. citizens interested in careers in journalism and participating in a summer internship at a daily newspaper as a business reporter. Applicants must be members of a minority group (Black, Hispanic, Asian or Pacific Islander, American Indian or Alaskan Native) enrolled as full-time students. Financial data Interns receive regular wages from the newspapers for which they work and a $1,000 scholarship at the successful completion of the summer internship. Duration 3 months for the summer internship; 1 year for the scholarship. Number awarded Up to 12 each year. Deadline November of each year.

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[45] BUSINESS WIRE SPECIAL SCHOLARSHIP FOR PRSSA MEMBERS

[47] CALIFORNIA BROADCASTERS FOUNDATION INTERN SCHOLARSHIPS

Business Wire Attn: Public Relations 40 East 52nd Street, 19th Floor New York, NY 10022 (800) 221-2462 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bizwire.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA). Eligibility This program is open to members of PRSSA who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, write an essay on their future goals and aspirations, and submit exhibits of writing ability, research capability, and grasp of public relations functions. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This special scholarship was established in 2000 in honor of Business Wire’s 40th anniversary. Stipends are awarded annually. Deadline August of each year.

California Broadcasters Foundation 915 L Street, Suite 1150 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 444-2237 Fax: (916) 444-2043 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cabroadcasters.org Purpose To provide scholarships to college students currently working as an intern at a California Broadcasters Foundation or Association member radio or television station. Eligibility This program is open to interns working at a radio or television station in California that is a member of the foundation or the association. More than 1 intern may apply from each station. Applicants must certify that they are also enrolled in a college or professional trade school during the current semester. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $500. Funds may be used only as reimbursement for educational fees, books, and supplies. Duration These are 1-time awards. Number awarded 4 each semester: 2 to radio interns and 2 to television interns. Deadline May of each year for fall semester; December of each year for spring semester.

[46] CAB/NJAA SCHOLARSHIP National Junior Angus Association Attn: Director Junior Activities 3201 Frederick Boulevard St. Joseph, MO 64506 (816) 383-5100 Fax: (816) 233-9703 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.angus.org/njaa Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who have been members of the National Junior Angus Association (NJAA) and are interested in taking courses in selected beefrelated topics in college (including agricultural communications). Eligibility Applicants must have been a member of the NJAA in the past and must presently be a junior, regular, or life member of the American Angus Association. They must be either a high school senior or already enrolled in college on the undergraduate level. The primary course work/declared major must be in animal science, meat science, food science, agricultural communications, or a related field. Selection is based on involvement in Angus associations, professional organizations, other agriculture-related groups, school organizations, and church and civic groups; experience in livestock production, marketing, and judging; experience in meats evaluation and processing; a statement of ambitions and goals; and transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information This program is sponsored by the Certified Angus Beef (CAB) Program and the NJAA. It was established in 1990. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[48] “CAP” LATHROP ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND CIRI Foundation 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 263-5582 (800) 764-3382 Fax: (907) 263-5588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ciri.com/tcf Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in telecommunications or broadcast to Alaska Natives and to their lineal descendants (natural or adopted). Eligibility This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants. Proof of eligibility must be submitted. Applicants may be enrollees of any ANCSA regional corporation, but preference is given to original enrollees/descendants of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. There is no Alaska residency requirement or age limitation. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 2-year undergraduate, 4-year undergraduate, or graduate degree program. They must be majoring in telecommunications or broadcast and planning to work in the telecommunications or broadcast industry in Alaska after graduation. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $3,500 per year. Funds must be used for tuition, university fees, books, required class supplies, and campus housing and meal plans for students who must live away from their permanent home to attend college. Checks are sent directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year (2 semesters).

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Additional information This program was established in 1997. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis and must plan to work in the broadcast or telecommunications industry in Alaska upon completion of their academic degree. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[49] CARL R. ALLEN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Buffalo Association of Black Journalists P.O. Box 736, Ellicott Station Buffalo, NY 14240 (716) 849-5598 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American high school seniors and college students from selected counties in New York who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors, college freshmen, college sophomores, and college juniors who are residents of Erie or Niagara counties in New York, are African Americans, and are interested in majoring in journalism in college. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[50] CAROLE SIMPSON SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/csimpson.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are majoring in broadcast journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in broadcast journalism and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[51] CAROLE SIMPSON SCHOLARSHIPS Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036-5302 (202) 467-5218 Fax: (202) 223-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rtndf.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students, especially minorities, who are interested in preparing for a career in electronic journalism. Eligibility Eligible are sophomore or more advanced undergraduate students enrolled in an electronic journalism sequence at an accredited or nationally-recognized college or university. Applicants must submit 1 to 3 examples of reporting or producing skills on audio or video cassette tapes (no more than 15 minutes total), a description of their role on each story and a list of who worked on each story and what they did, a statement explaining why they are seeking a career in broadcast or cable journalism, and a letter of endorsement from a faculty sponsor that verifies the applicant has at least 1 year of school remaining. Preference is given to undergraduate students of color. Financial data The stipend is $2,000, paid in semiannual installments of $1,000 each. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) also provides an expense-paid trip to the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual international conference. It defines electronic journalism to include radio, television, cable, and online news. Previous winners of any RTNDF scholarship or internship are not eligible. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[52] CBS CAREER HORIZONS INTERNSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance and internships to sophomores and juniors at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are majoring in a business-related or communications-related field. Eligibility This program is open to full-time sophomores and juniors at HBCS who have at least a 3.0 GPA and are majoring in accounting, business, finance, marketing, mass communications, or journalism. Applicants must be willing to participate in an internship program with the CBS Group in New York or Los Angeles; preference is given to students from those 2 areas. All applicants must be U.S. citizens and not receiving financial aid from another corporation. To apply, students must submit a complete application, an official school transcript, 2

SCHOLARSHIPS letters of recommendation, a 1-page personal statement, and a resume. Financial need must be documented. Financial data Each student receives a $5,000 internship stipend and an $8,000 scholarship (paid upon successful completion of the internship). Airfare to and from the city where the internship will take place is provided. Students are responsible for their own living expenses, although assistance will be provided in locating appropriate housing. Duration 1 year. Additional information First-year M.B.A. students at Florida A&M University are also eligible to apply for this support. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[53] CHANNEL 22 SCHOLARSHIP Valley Press Club P.O. Box 5475 Springfield, MA 01102 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: community.masslive.com/cc/valleypress Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students from Connecticut and Massachusetts who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcast journalism. Eligibility This program is open to students who are majoring or planning to major in broadcast journalism in college. They must be residents of western Massachusetts or northern Connecticut. Financial need is considered in the selection process. An interview may be required. Transcripts must be submitted. Financial data The maximum stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[54] CHARLES AND LUCILLE KING FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation, Inc. 366 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10017 (212) 682-2913 Fax: (212) 949-0728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kingfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are majoring in television or film and to graduate students at selected universities. Eligibility This program is open to students who are entering their junior or senior year at a 4-year U.S. college or university and majoring in television or film. U.S. citizenship is not required. Selection is based on academic ability, professional potential, and financial need. In addition, special grants are available to undergraduate and graduate students at New York University, the University of California at Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California. Financial data Stipends range up to $2,500.

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Duration 1 year; students who receive an award as a junior may renew the award in their senior year if they earn at least a 3.0 GPA. Additional information The foundation was established in 1989. Number awarded Varies; generally, up to 20 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[55] CHARLES B. DECKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Charles B. Decker Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o A.M. Decker HCR2 24 Coreys Road Tupper Lake, NY 12986-9613 (518) 359-3119 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from northern New York who have an interest in newspaper journalism as a career. Eligibility This program is open to 3 groups of applicants: 1) graduating seniors from high schools in the Adirondack region, with an emphasis on the Tri-Lakes communities of Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, and Lake Placid, who express interest in a journalism career; 2) matriculated undergraduate or graduate students working toward a degree in journalism at Columbia University School of Journalism, Syracuse University School of Communications, or other colleges and universities that offer journalistic studies; 3) currently-employed journalists who are interested in mid-career education or projects. Selection is based on academic record, interest in journalism, and financial need. Financial data Awards typically range between $500 and $2,000. A total of $15,000 is distributed each year. Duration Up to 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1991. Summer internships and special projects in journalism are also considered for support. Number awarded Several each year.

[56] CHARLES N. FISHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree (particularly in communications). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (any class). Preference is given to students who are 1) residents of Arizona or selected counties in California (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara) and attending

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS school in those states and 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[57] CHARLOTTE AREA ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS SCHOLARSHIP Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists c/o Audrey Williams Charlotte Observer 600 South Tryon Street Charlotte, NC 28232 (704) 358-5069 Fax: (704) 358-5172 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors in the area around Charlotte, North Carolina who are interested in a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to minority high school seniors in the Charlotte, North Carolina area who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Applicants must be interested in attending a 4-year college to study journalism or mass communications. Selection is based on an essay on a mediarelated issue and an interview. Financial data Stipends are $500 or $250. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program began in 1986. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 at $500 and 1 at $250. Deadline April of each year.

[58] CHARLOTTE OBSERVER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS Charlotte Observer Attn: Kim Foster 600 South Tryon Street P.O. Box 30308 Charlotte, NC 28230-3038 (704) 358-5715 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.charlotteobserver.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors in the Charlotte, North Carolina area who are interested in pursuing a career in the newspaper field. Eligibility This program is open to minority seniors at high schools in the service area of the Charlotte Observer. Applicants must submit an original essay explaining why they want to pursue a career in newspapering, what they know about Knight Ridder and how they see themselves contributing to the company in the future, 2 letters of recommendation, a transcript, SAT/ACT scores, and up to 5 samples of work with bylines. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The recipients of these scholarships are automatically entered into competition for the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program of $10,000 per year for 4 years.

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Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline November of each year.

[59] CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS SCHOLARSHIPS Chicago Association of Black Journalists c/o Charles Gidney P.O. Box 11425 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 409-9392 Web site: www.cabj.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African Americans in the Chicago area who are interested in studying journalism and are college juniors, seniors, or graduate students. Eligibility This program is open to African American juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are residents of the Chicago area or attend a college or university in the Chicago area. Applicants must be majoring in journalism. As part of the application process, they must submit an essay, up to 750 words, on “What role does the African American journalist play in shaping the future for all African Americans?” Selection is based on that essay, a sample of published work, references, and journalism experience. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[60] CHICAGO SUN-TIMES MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Chicago Sun-Times Attn: Director of Editorial Administration 401 North Wabash Avenue Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 321-3000 Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority college students in the Chicago area who are interested in preparing for a career in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to minority college students and recent graduates who graduated from a Chicago-area high school or have lived in the Chicago metropolitan area for the past 5 years. Applicants must have demonstrated an interest in print journalism, including reporting, editing, graphics, or photography. They must submit a 500-word essay about themselves, explaining why they want to become a newspaper reporter, editor, or photographer. Financial data Students selected for this program receive a $1,500 scholarship plus a paid internship at the Chicago SunTimes. Duration 1 year for the scholarship; 12 weeks during the summer for the internship. Additional information The Chicago metropolitan area includes Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties in Illinois and Lake and Porter counties in Indiana. Recipients may use the scholarship at any school of their choosing.

SCHOLARSHIPS For the summer internships, assignments are available in reporting, editing, graphics, or photography. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline December of each year.

[61] CHIPS QUINN SCHOLARS PROGRAM Freedom Forum Attn: Chips Quinn Scholars Program 1101 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 284-2863 Fax: (703) 284-3543 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.chipsquinn.org Purpose To provide work experience, career mentoring, and scholarship support to minority college students and recent graduates who are majoring in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled at an historically Black college or university or a college or university that has significant numbers of students who are members of ethnic or racial minority groups. Deans of the journalism schools at these colleges and universities are invited to nominate up to 4 juniors, seniors, or recent graduates who are majoring or minoring in journalism or have clearly demonstrated an interest in journalism as a career. Nominees must also apply for an internship. Scholars who subsequently work for at least 3 years in newspaper newsrooms are eligible to apply for additional funding to participate in journalism seminars, such as those at the American Press Institute, Poynter Institute, Northwestern University Media Management Center, or Maynard Institute for Journalism Education. Financial data Students chosen for this program receive a travel stipend to attend a workshop at the Freedom Forum in Arlington, Virginia and, upon completion of the internship, a $1,000 scholarship. Scholars selected to participate in a journalism seminar receive an additional $2,500 in funding. Duration 1 year, including the internship. Additional information Students are invited to the workshop at the Freedom Forum and then work as an intern during the summer at a newspaper where they are linked with a mentor editor. This program was established in 1991 in memory of the late John D. Quinn Jr., managing editor of the Poughkeepsie Journal. Funding is provided by the Freedom Forum, formerly the Gannett Foundation. Number awarded Approximately 150 each year. From all participants in the program, 12 are selected each year to attend a journalism seminar. Deadline March of each year for programs to begin in fall or spring; October of each year for programs to begin in summer.

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[62] CLETE ROBERTS MEMORIAL JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Associated Press Television/Radio Association of California/Nevada c/o Rachel Ambrose Associated Press 221 South Figueroa Street, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 626-1200 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aptra.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at colleges and universities in California and Nevada who are interested in broadcast journalism careers. Eligibility This program is open to students at colleges and universities in California and Nevada. Applicants must have a broadcast journalism career objective. Selection is based on a 500-word essay on why the students wish to pursue broadcast journalism; another 500-word essay on their honors, awards, and broadcast experience; 3 letters of recommendation; and a statement of how they are financing their education. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[63] CLEVELAND PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-Cleveland Professional Chapter P.O. Box 606138 Cleveland, OH 44106-9998 (216) 556-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to seniors graduating from public high schools in Cleveland who plan to pursue a career in communications. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from public high schools in Cleveland. Applicants must show promise in the areas of writing, public speaking, or communications and plan to enter college in the fall. They must submit 1) a 200word essay on the area of communications they plan to enter and how the scholarship will help them achieve their goals; 2) a letter of recommendation from an English, journalism, or speech teacher; and 3) samples of their work in print, broadcast, or public relations. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Information is also available from Heidi Langer, AWIC Scholarship Chair, 391 Huntmere, Bay Village, OH 44140. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [64] COLLEGE FUND/UNCF ACADEMIC MAJORBASED SCHOLARSHIPS College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3400 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are interested in pursuing specified majors (including communications and journalism) at member institutions of the United Negro College Fund (UNCF). Eligibility These programs are open to students planning to pursue designated majors at UNCF-member institutions. Applicants must be high school graduates with strong academic backgrounds (minimum GPA of 2.5). Students who have completed their junior year in high school with a record of distinction may also be considered. Financial need must be demonstrated. Applications should be submitted directly to the UNCF-member institution the student plans to attend. Financial data The awards are intended to cover tuition and range from a minimum of $500 to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Examples of the scholarships that have been available include the Amway/Ebony Business Leadership Scholarship for business administration; the Avon (WISE) Women in Search of Excellence Scholarship for business or economics (for women only, half of whom must be of nontraditional college age); the GAP Foundation Scholars Program for fashion design, merchandise management, retail management, or business administration; the General Motors Engineering Excellence Awards for engineering; the Harry C. Jaecker Scholarship for pre-medical students; the John Lennon Scholarship Fund for the performing arts and communications; the Carmen Rosario Battle Scholarship for mathematics or Spanish; the Metropolitan Life Scholarship Program for teacher education and health-related fields; the Michael Jackson Scholarship for the performing arts and communications; the Morgan Stanley Scholarship for finance and banking; the PaineWebber Scholarships for business-related fields; the Quaker Oats Scholarship Program for accounting, business administration, engineering, and liberal arts; the Raymond W. Cannon Memorial Scholarship Program for pharmacy or pre-law; the Reader’s Digest Scholarship for communications, English, or journalism; the William Wrigley, Jr. Scholarship for business, engineering, and chemistry; the Rhythm Nation/Janet Jackson Scholarship for communications, the fine arts, music, and the performing arts; the RMCC/UNCF Health and Medical Scholars Program for pre-medical and health professions; the Stan Scott Scholarship for journalism; the Tenneco Scholarship for business, mathematics, and science; the Texaco Scholarship Program for engineering; the Revlon Women’s Health and Medical Scholarship for pre-medicine or other health care-related fields (women only); and the Wyeth-Ayerst/American Home Products Scholarship for health-based or science-based careers. Recipients must attend a UNCF-member institution of higher learning. These are: Miles College, Oakwood College, Stillman College, Talladega College, and Tuskegee University in Alabama; Phi-

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lander Smith College in Arkansas; Bethune-Cookman College, Edward Waters College, and Florida Memorial College in Florida; Clark Atlanta University, Interdenominational Theological Center, Morehouse College, Morris Brown College, Paine College, and Spelman College in Georgia; Dillard University and Xavier University in Louisiana; Rust College and Tougaloo College in Mississippi; Barber-Scotia College, Bennett College, Johnson C. Smith University, Livingstone College, Saint Augustine’s College, and Shaw University in North Carolina; Wilberforce University in Ohio; Benedict College, Claflin College, Morris College, and Voorhees College in South Carolina; Fisk University, Knoxville College, Lane College, and LeMoyne-Owens College in Tennessee; Huston-Tillotson College, Jarvis Christian College, Paul Quinn College, and Wiley College in Texas; and Saint Paul’s College and Virginia Union University in Virginia. Number awarded A total of nearly 1,200 UNCF scholarships are awarded each year. Deadline Deadline dates vary, depending upon the individual institution’s requirements.

[65] COLLEGE STUDENT CORRESPONDENT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM New Jersey Press Foundation Attn: Scholarship Awards Committee 840 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 305 West Trenton, NJ 08628-1019 (609) 406-0600 E-mail:[email protected] Web site: www.njpa.org/foundation/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to New Jersey residents who are majoring in journalism in college and have written for a New Jersey newspaper during an internship or as a stringer. Eligibility This program is open to New Jersey residents who are majoring in journalism in college. Students must be full-time students and be nominated by a newspaper editor in the state. Selection is based on the quality of their writing, editing, photography, or other journalistic work published in New Jersey Press Association-member noncampus newspapers during a 12-month period between September 1 of the past year and August 31 of the current year; the work can be done during an internship or as a stringer/correspondent. Students who have worked as full-time or permanent part-time employees for a professional newspaper are ineligible. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. College seniors who are not planning to return to college or go on to graduate school may use the funds to help pay off undergraduate school loans. Duration The scholarship is presented annually. Number awarded 12 each year. Deadline August of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [66] COLORADO GRAIN & FEED ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Colorado Grain & Feed Association 11178 Huron Street, Suite 2A Denver, CO 80234-3343 (303) 280-5208 Fax: (303) 280-5217 Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate agricultural education (including agricultural communications) to member employees of the Colorado Grain & Feed Association and their children. Eligibility This program is open to employees of member companies of the association and the children of member employees. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate students at an accredited U.S. educational institution and enrolled in their university’s college of agricultural sciences program or an agriculturally-related field (e.g., agricultural engineering, agricultural education, agricultural journalism). Selection is based on activities (extracurricular, agriculturally-oriented, and community) and grades; financial need is not a consideration. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[67] COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR THE CAPITOL REGION/AD CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Community Foundation for the Capital Region Executive Park Drive Albany, NY 12203 (518) 446-9638 Fax: (518) 446-9708 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cfcr.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are attending colleges in New York’s “capital region” and majoring in communications, graphic arts, marketing, or a related field. Eligibility This program is open to students entering their junior or senior year at an Albany-area college or university who are majoring in public communications, marketing, graphic arts, public relations, or another communications-related field. Selection is based on interest in communications, academic achievements, community and society involvement, and personal recommendations. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Additional information Enrollment and academic standing are verified prior to the release of scholarship funds. Number awarded 2 each year.

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[68] COMPUTER GRAPHIC DESIGN SCHOLARSHIPS Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Attn: Educational Foundation 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 (703) 631-6149 (800) 336-4583, ext. 6149 Fax: (703) 631-4693 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.afcea.org Purpose To provide scholarships to deserving college students who are working on a degree in computer graphic design. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students entering their junior or senior year at an accredited degree-granting 4-year college or university in the United States. Applicants must be U.S. citizens working toward a degree in computer graphic design or a related field. They must submit a sample of digital graphic artwork for intranets and internets, especially web-based graphics. Along with the artwork (in .JPG or .GIF format on CD, zip disk, or diskette), they must include a textual statement of 200 to 300 words that describes the image submitted, how it was created, and what, if any, specific intent or purpose it represents. Selection is based on artistic creativity, mastery of web technology, a statement of career goals, school and community activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline October of each year.

[69] CONNECTICUT BROADCASTER’S SCHOLARSHIPS Connecticut Broadcaster’s Association c/o Paul Taff, President P.O. Box 678 Glastonbury, CT 06033 (860) 633-5031 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Connecticut residents who are studying a field related to broadcasting in college. Eligibility This program is open to Connecticut residents who are college juniors or seniors. Applicants must be majoring in communications, marketing, or other field related to broadcasting. Selection is based on academic achievement, community service, goals in the chosen field, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[70] CONNECTICUT SPORTS WRITERS ALLIANCE SCHOLARSHIPS

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Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance c/o Manchester Journal Inquirer 306 Progress Drive Manchester, CT 06045-0510 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Connecticut who are interested in preparing for a career as a sports journalist. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Connecticut who are interested in attending a 4-year college or university to study sports journalism. Selection is based on academic achievement and proven ability and interest in sports journalism as a career. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in radio. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants must be studying for a career in radio. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by Country Music Broadcasters, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 13 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[71] COPY EDITING SCHOLARSHIPS American Copy Editors Society c/o Maurreen Skowran, News Desk The News & Observer 215 South McDowell Street Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 829-4550 (800) 365-6115 Web site: www.copydesk.org/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in becoming copy editors. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are interested in a career as a copy editor. Graduating students who will take full-time jobs or internships as copy editors are also eligible. Applicants must submit 1) a list of course work relevant to copy editing they have completed; 2) information on their copy editing experience, including work on student and professional newspapers; 3) an essay, up to 750 words, on what they think makes a good copy editor and why they want to pursue that career; 4) 2 letters of recommendation; 5) 5 to 10 headlines they have written; and 6) a copy of a story they have edited, including an explanation of the changes they have made and the circumstances under which it was edited. Financial need is not considered. The highest ranked applicant receives the Merv Aubespin Scholarship. Financial data Stipends are $2,500 (for the Merv Aubespin Scholarship) or $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 or 5 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[73] COX MINORITY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Cox Newspapers, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Administrator P.O. Box 105720 Atlanta, GA 30348 (404) 843-5000 Fax: (404) 843-7928 Purpose To provide work experience and financial assistance to minority high school seniors who live in areas served by Cox Enterprises newspapers and who want a career in the newspaper industry. Eligibility Applicants must be financially needy racial minorities (African Americans, Hispanics, Asian Americans, and Native Americans) who are enrolled as seniors in public high schools in a selected city (changes every year) and who plan to attend college. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA and an interest in journalism. Applications include an essay of 500 words or more on “Why I Want a Career in the Newspaper Industry.” Financial data All educational expenses are paid for 4 years of college, including room, board, books, and tuition. The approximate total value of the award is $40,000. Duration The scholarship is awarded for 4 years. The recipient is expected to intern at the newspaper during the summer and holiday breaks throughout the 4 years of college. Additional information The scholarship rotates on an annual basis among the cities where Cox Enterprises owns and operates newspapers (Atlanta (Georgia), Austin (Texas), Dayton

SCHOLARSHIPS (Ohio), Grand Junction (Colorado), Greenville (North Carolina), Longview (Texas), Lufkin (Texas), Nacogdoches (Texas), Springfield (Ohio), Waco (Texas), and West Palm Beach (Florida). Applications are available from the Cox Newspapers headquarters in Atlanta, the offices of the various Cox-owned newspapers, and guidance offices of high schools in the city selected for the scholarship for that year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[74] CRISTINA SARALEGUI SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Association of Hispanic Journalists Attn: Scholarship Committee 1000 National Press Building 529 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20045-2001 (202) 662-7145 (888) 346-NAHJ Fax: (202) 662-7144 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nahj.org/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to Hispanic American undergraduate students interested in preparing for careers in the media. Eligibility College sophomores are eligible to apply if they are of Hispanic descent, fluent in Spanish, and planning to pursue a career in broadcast journalism. Applicants must submit an official transcript of grades; a 1-page resume with their educational background, work history, awards, internships, other scholarships, language proficiency, and any work done for their school newspaper, radio, and/or television station; samples of their work; 2 reference letters; a 500-word autobiography in the third person, written in the form of a news story; and documentation of financial need. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year; the program also provides funding to attend the association’s convention and an internship during the summer following the junior year. Duration 2 years. Additional information This program, which began in 2000, is sponsored by the Spanish language talk show host Cristina Saralegüi and administered by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) as part of its Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund. The recipient participates in a summer internship on the Cristina Saralegüi show. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[75] C.T. LANG JOURNALISM MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERNSHIP Albuquerque Journal Attn: Scholarship Committee 7777 Jefferson Street, N.E. P.O. Drawer J Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 823-7777 Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority undergraduates in journalism programs at universities in New Mexico.

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Eligibility This program is open to minority students majoring or minoring in journalism at a New Mexico university in their junior year with a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must be enrolled full time. They must be planning a career in newswriting, photography, design, copy editing, or online. Selection is based on clips of published stories, a short autobiography that explains the applicant’s interest in the field, a grade transcript, and a letter of recommendation. Financial data The scholarship is $1,000 per semester; the recipient also receives a paid internship and moving expenses. Duration The scholarship is for 2 semesters (fall and spring). The internship is for 1 semester. Additional information This program is funded by the Albuquerque Journal, where the internship takes place. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[76] C.T. LANG JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Albuquerque Journal Attn: Scholarship Committee 7777 Jefferson Street, N.E. P.O. Drawer J Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 823-7777 Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students enrolled in journalism programs at universities in New Mexico. Eligibility This program is open to students majoring or minoring in journalism (including print, print-photo, computer aided design, or online) at a New Mexico university in their junior or senior year with a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Applicants must be enrolled full time. They must be planning a career in newswriting, photography, design, or copy editing. Selection is based on a letter of recommendation from a faculty member, a grade transcript, and 3 writing samples published commercially or in a school publication or (for photography students) 5 published pictures. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[77] C.T. LANG JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS FOR HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS Albuquerque Journal Attn: Scholarship Committee 7777 Jefferson Street, N.E. P.O. Drawer J Albuquerque, NM 87103 (505) 823-7777 Purpose To provide financial assistance to seniors graduating from high schools in New Mexico who are interested in studying journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to graduating seniors at high schools in New Mexico who are planning to attend college full time and prepare for a career in print journalism. Applicants

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS must write an essay (300 to 500 words) on questions that change annually; recently, the topics were 1) how well did the media fulfill its role following September 11 and the U.S. war on terrorism, 2) are professional athletes paid too much, or 3) are the restrictions on teenage drivers’ licenses appropriate. In addition to the essay, they must submit 2 letters of recommendation, 2 samples of their work (preferably articles or photos that have been published in a school newspaper or publication), and high school transcripts. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient continues to pursue a career in print journalism and maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[78] DALE RUNNION GRANT Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity Attn: Chapter Consultant 10101 North Ambassador Drive Kansas City, MO 64153-1395 (816) 891-9200 Fax: (816) 891-9401 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.agrs.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity (a national agricultural fraternity) who are majoring in agrimarketing or a related field in college (including journalism and public relations). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate members of the fraternity who plan to pursue a career in journalism, writing, advertising, marketing or public relations and have completed or intend to complete a course in livestock judging or evaluation. Selection is based on leadership in campus and/or community activities and active participation in journalistic activities. Brothers living in the chapter house (where applicable) are given priority in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[79] DALLAS-FORT WORTH ASSOCIATION OF BLACK COMMUNICATORS SCHOLARSHIPS Dallas-Fort Worth Association of Black Communicators Attn: Scholarship Coordinator A.H. Belo Corporation Building Lock Box 11 Fort Worth, TX 75265 Web site: www.dfwabc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American high school seniors in Texas who are interested in preparing for a career in the communications industry. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans who are graduating seniors at a high school in Texas and planning to attend an accredited college or university in the state. Appli-

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cants must be interested in pursuing a career in print journalism, photojournalism, or broadcasting. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; renewable. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1980. Since then, more than $200,000 has been awarded. Number awarded 10 or more each year. Deadline December of each year.

[80] DANIEL J. EDELMAN AWARD Public Relations Student Society of America Attn: Director of Education 33 Irving Place, Third Floor New York, NY 10003-2376 (212) 460-1474 Fax: (212) 995-0757 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.prssa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Public Relations Student Society of America. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are currently enrolled in a full-time program of study at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation and 10 samples of their individual public relations work. Selection is based on leadership, achievements and activities in public relations, and recommendations from faculty members and/or industry professionals. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The winner receives a cash award of $1,500, of which $1,000 is paid upon winning the award and $500 at the start of a 3-month paid internship at an Edelman Worldwide office in the United States. The runner-up receives $500 and an opportunity to interview at an Edelman U.S. office for a fulltime position. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Edelman Worldwide, Attn: Sue Rago, 200 East Randolph Drive, 63rd Floor, Chicago, IL 60601, (312) 240-3000. Number awarded 1 winner and 1 runner-up are selected each year. Deadline December of each year.

[81] DAVID AND DOVETTA WILSON SCHOLARSHIPS David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund, Inc. 115-67 237th Street Elmont, NY 11003-3926 (516) 285-4573 (800) 759-7512 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wilsonfund.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors who are interested in going to college and majoring in selected fields (including communications and journalism). Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors who have actively participated in community and religious projects and can demonstrate financial need. Applicants must submit 3 letters of recommendation, high school tran-

SCHOLARSHIPS scripts, and an essay (up to 250 words) on “How My College Education Will Help Me Make a Positive Impact on My Community.” Financial data Stipends up to $1,000 are awarded. Duration 1 year. Additional information Among the awards granted by this organization are the Jeffrey Whitehead Memorial Award, established in 1995, for a graduating high school senior who intends to pursue a career in social service; the Jim Dwyer Award of Excellence, established in 1996, for a recipient whose interests indicate an inclination toward journalism and communication; the Leon Eason Award of Dedication, established in 1997, for the recipient who best embodies the qualities of commitment and dedication to pursuing his or her goals; the Batya Lewton Award of Inspiration, established in 1996, for a student pursuing a career in the field of education; the Mother Dovetta Wilson Leadership Award, established in 1998, for a recipient whose achievements and efforts exemplify our commitment to each other, our community, our nation, and the world; and the Mother Elnora Johnson Robinson Visionary Award, established in 2000, for a recipient who best displays a zeal for life and a true respect for education. Recipients must attend an accredited college or university. A processing fee of $20 must accompany each application. Number awarded 9 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[82] DAVID L. STASHOWER VISIONARY SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Liggett-Stashower, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Award Committee 1228 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44115 (216) 348-8500 Web site: www.liggett.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at colleges and universities in Ohio who are majoring in fields related to communications. Eligibility This program is open to students currently enrolled at colleges and universities in Ohio. Applicants must be majoring in advertising, graphic design, public relations, or communications. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This scholarship was first offered in 1998. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[83] D.C. CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Asian American Journalists Association-Washington, D.C. Chapter c/o Cheryl Lu-Lien Tan, Chapter President Baltimore Sun 501 North Calvert Street Baltimore, MD 21278 (410) 332-6000 (800) 829-8000 Web site: www.aaja.org/Chapters/Washington Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in the Washington, D.C. area who are interested in majoring in a journalism-related field in college. Eligibility High school seniors and currently-enrolled college students in the Washington, D.C. area (including Maryland and Virginia) are eligible to apply if they are majoring or planning to major in a journalism-related field (including broadcast journalism). Financial data The stipend is either $1,000 or $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 at $1,000 and 2 at $500. Deadline March of each year.

[84] DICK LARSEN SCHOLARSHIP Washington News Council P.O. Box 3672 Seattle, WA 98124-3672 (206) 464-7902 Web site: www.wanewscouncil.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Washington residents who are interested in majoring in a communicationrelated field at an academic institution in the state. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors and currently-enrolled college students who have a serious interest in communications, including journalism, politics, public relations, or related fields. To be eligible, students must be a graduate of a Washington state high school and accepted or enrolled at a 4-year public or private university in the state. Financial need must be demonstrated. As part of the application process, students must submit a completed application form, 2 letters of reference, a school transcript, and 3 samples of their work. Finalists may be interviewed. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1999. It is administered by the Seattle Foundation. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [85] DINAH SHORE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP National Academy of Television Arts and SciencesNashville Chapter Attn: Memorial Scholarship Board of Trust 27 Music Square East Nashville, TN 37203 (615) 259-0040 Fax: (615) 226-2686 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.emmyonline.org/nashville Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in the Midsouth Region who are planning to majoring in a field related to communications. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors in the Midsouth Region (the states of Tennessee and North Carolina and the television market of Huntsville, Alabama). Applicants must have been accepted at an accredited 4-year college or university and be intending to pursue a career in broadcasting, mass communications, television, video, or a directly-related field. In addition to a completed application form, candidates must submit a complete resume listing their creative work, field and work experiences, school activities, and honors and/or advanced placement courses; official transcripts; SAT or ACT scores; 2 letters of recommendation; and an essay, up to 500 words, on the problems and challenges the applicant sees in the future of the electronic media. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[86] DON EVANS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Harness Horse Youth Foundation Attn: Director 14950 Greyhound Court, Suite 210 Carmel, IN 46032 (317) 848-5132 Fax: (317) 848-5136 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hhyf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in pursuing equine-related journalism or turf writing as a vocation. Eligibility This program is not only open to veterinary and animal sciences students; it is also open to students in business, architecture, law, and any other degree, as long as horses are emphasized. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, experience with horses and/or harness racing, and financial need. Students under the age of 24 are preferred. Financial data The amount awarded varies but generally does not exceed $2,000 per year. Duration This scholarship is not necessarily given every year; it depends on the quality of the applications received.

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[87] DONALD P. DUROCHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Public Relations Student Society of America-Detroit Chapter Attn: Nancy Skidmore, Executive Secretary 1824 Grieg Madison Heights, MI 48071 (248) 545-6499 Fax: (248) 545-4944 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.prsadetroit.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students from the Detroit area who are majoring in a journalism-related field. Eligibility This program is open to juniors and seniors in college who are from the Detroit area and majoring in public relations, communications, journalism, or a related field in college. Applicants must respond to a series of questions in essay form and be available for an interview. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1992. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[88] DR. JAMES L. LAWSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs in designated states who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are radio amateurs with a general license. Preference is given to applicants 1) residing in the New England states or New York and attending schools within those states and 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [89] DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Attn: Scholarship Committee 1806 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009-3208 (202) 483-4206 Fax: (202) 462-7253 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nanbpwc.org/scholrinfo.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American women majoring in economics or journalism at the upperdivision or graduate student level. Eligibility This program is open to African American women who are majoring in economics or journalism. Applicants may be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students, but preference is given to graduate students. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[90] EBRENT FURSE MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Hamilton Community Foundation, Inc. 1108 L Street P.O. Box 283 Aurora, NE 68818 (402) 694-3200 Fax: (402) 604-6160 Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division college students who graduated from high school in Hamilton County, Nebraska and are now majoring in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to graduates of high schools in Hamilton County, Nebraska. Applicants must be currently enrolled as a junior or senior in college and majoring in newspaper journalism. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year.

[91] ED BRADLEY SCHOLARSHIP Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036-5302 (202) 467-5218 Fax: (202) 223-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rtndf.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students, especially minorities, who are preparing for a career in electronic journalism. Eligibility Eligible are sophomore or more advanced undergraduate students enrolled in an electronic journalism sequence at an accredited or nationally-recognized college or

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university. Applicants must submit 1 to 3 examples of reporting or producing skills on audio or video cassette tapes (no more than 15 minutes total), a statement explaining why they are interested in a career in broadcast or cable journalism, and a letter of endorsement from a faculty sponsor that verifies the applicant has at least 1 year of school remaining. Preference is given to undergraduate students of color. Financial data The stipend is $10,000, paid in semiannual installments of $5,000 each. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) also provides an expense-paid trip to the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual international conference. It defines electronic journalism to include radio, television, cable, and online news. Previous winners of any RTNDF scholarship or internship are not eligible. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[92] EDWARD PAYSON AND BERNICE PI’ILANI IRWIN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 (888) 731-3863 Fax: (808) 521-6286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism or communications. Eligibility This program is open to Hawaii residents who are studying journalism or communications as college juniors, seniors, or graduate students. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, their career goals, and why they have chosen to major in journalism. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, grants averaged $1,300. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 22 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

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[93] ELLEN MASIN PERSINA SCHOLARSHIP

[95] ENTERCOM PORTLAND RADIO SCHOLARSHIP

National Press Club Attn: General Manager Office 529 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20045 (202) 662-7599 Web site: www.press.org Purpose To provide funding to minority high school seniors interested in preparing for a journalism career in college. Eligibility This program is open to minority high school seniors who have been accepted to college and plan to pursue a career in journalism. Applicants must 1) demonstrate an ongoing interest in journalism through work in high school and/or other media; 2) submit a 1-page essay on why they want to pursue a career in journalism; and 3) have a GPA of 2.75 or higher in high school. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 4 years. Additional information The program began in 1991. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7395 (800) 452-8807, ext. 7395 Fax: (541) 687-7419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osac.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for college study of journalism or broadcasting to residents of designated counties in Oregon and Washington. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington, and Yamhill counties (Oregon) and Clark County (Washington). Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in broadcasting or journalism in college. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[94] EMMA L. BOWEN FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP & COLLEGE FUNDING Emma L. Bowen Foundation 1299 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W., 11th Floor Washington, DC 20004 (202) 637-4494 Fax: (202) 637-4495 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.emmabowenfoundation.com Purpose To provide minority students with college funding and an opportunity to gain work experience at participating media companies. Eligibility This program is open to minority students who apply as early as their junior year in high school. Applicants must be interested in working at a media company during the summer and school breaks until they graduate from college. Financial data Interns receive an hourly wage and matching compensation to help pay for college tuition and other expenses. Duration 1 summer; may be renewed until the intern graduates from college if he or she maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional information Many sponsoring companies also assign mentors to work with the student interns. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 32 new interns were selected, including 1 to work at ABC, Inc., 1 at A&E Network, 1 at AT&T, 1 at AT&T National Digital Media Center, 1 at BMI, 1 at CBS Corporation, 1 at C-SPAN, 1 at Discovery Networks, 2 at Fox Television Stations, Inc., 14 at NBC, 1 at Tribune Foundation, 5 at Turner Entertainment Networks, 1 at Procter & Gamble, and 1 at The Weather Channel.

[96] F. WARD JUST SCHOLARSHIP F. Ward Just Scholarship Foundation P.O. Box 1129 Waukegan, IL 60085 (847) 623-0411 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Lake County, Illinois who are interested in majoring in journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors or graduates of Lake County, Illinois high schools who are interested in majoring in journalism or media communications in college. An official transcript must be submitted. Candidates must establish their financial need; either the family’s Federal Income Tax Form 1040 or the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) must be included in the application. Also required is a “School Report” which evaluates the applicant on: potential for success in college, integrity and citizenship, academic and personal qualities, class rank, GPA, and ACT score. Selection is based on financial need, promise, character, work ethic, and academic achievement. Financial data The stipend is $4,000 per year. Funds are send to the recipient’s school. Duration 4 years. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1967 by the former publisher of The News-Sun. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[97] FATHER ANTHONY J. O’DRISCOLL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

[99] FISHER BROADCASTING MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP

American Legion Press Club of New Jersey c/o Jack W. Kuepfer, Scholarship Chairman 68 Merrill Road Clifton, NJ 07012-1622 (201) 473-5176 Purpose To provide financial assistance to the children or grandchildren of New Jersey members of the American Legion or Auxiliary who are interested in studying communications in college. Eligibility To be eligible to apply for this scholarship, applicants must meet 1 of the following qualifications: 1) child or grandchild of a current card holding member of the American Legion or American Legion Auxiliary; 2) child or grandchild of deceased member of either organization who was in good standing at the time of death; 3) member of the Sons of the American Legion or Auxiliary Juniors; or 4) graduate of either American Legion Jersey Boys State or the Auxiliary Girls State Program. All applicants must be residents of New Jersey and freshmen entering a 4-year college to work toward a degree related to the field of communications, including public relations, journalism, reprographics, or other fields accepted by the scholarship committee. Applicants must include an essay of not less than 500 words that states why they chose their particular major course of study. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications must be accompanied by a stamped self-addressed envelope. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline July of each year.

Fisher Broadcasting Company 600 University Street, Suite 1525 Seattle, WA 98101 (206) 404-6722 Web site: www.fsci.com/broadcasting/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority college students in selected states who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting, marketing, or journalism. Eligibility This program is open to minority students (Blacks, Hispanics, Native Americans, or Asian/Pacific Islanders) who are U.S. citizens, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and are sophomores enrolled in 1) a broadcasting, marketing, or journalism curriculum leading to a bachelor’s degree at an accredited 4-year college or university; 2) a broadcast curriculum at an accredited community college, transferable to a 4-year baccalaureate degree program; or 3) a broadcast curriculum at an accredited vocational/technical school. Applicants must be 1) residents of Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, or Georgia, or 2) attending a school in those states. They must submit an essay that explains their financial need, education and career goals, and school activities; a copy of their college transcript; and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data Awards provide tuition assistance. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information This program began in 1987. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline April of each year.

[98] FFTA SCHOLARSHIP COMPETITION

Florida Society of Newspaper Editors c/o Kevin Walsh, Scholarship Committee Florida Press Association 122 South Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32301-1554 (850) 222-5790 Fax: (850) 224-6012 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.fsne.org/minorityscholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority upper-division students majoring in journalism or communications at a college or university in Florida. Eligibility This program is open to minority students in accredited journalism or mass communication programs at Florida 4-year colleges and universities. Applicants must be full-time students in their junior year, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be willing to participate in a paid summer internship at a Florida newspaper. As part of the application process, they must write a 300-word autobiographical essay explaining why they want to pursue a career in print journalism and provide a standard resume, references, and clips or examples of relevant classroom work. Financial data Winners are given a paid summer internship at a participating newspaper between their junior and senior year. Upon successfully completing the internship, the students

Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 900 Marconi Avenue Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-7212 (631) 737-6020 Fax: (631) 737-6813 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.flexography.org Purpose To provide funding for undergraduate study to students interested in a career in flexography. Eligibility Eligible to apply are high school seniors and students currently enrolled at a college offering a course of study in flexography. Applicants must demonstrate interest in a career in flexography, exhibit exemplary performance in their studies (particularly in the area of graphic arts), and have an overall GPA of at least 3.0. Preference may be given to students who are employed by or whose parents work for member companies of the Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association (FFTA). Financial data Stipends are $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 19 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[100] FLORIDA SOCIETY OF NEWSPAPER EDITORS MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS are awarded a $3,600 scholarship (paid in 2 equal installments) to be used during their senior year. Duration 1 summer for the internship; 1 academic year for the scholarship. Deadline December of each year.

[101] FLORIDA STATE ASSOCIATION OF SUPERVISORS OF ELECTIONS SCHOLARSHIP Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections P.O. Box 1496 Gainesville, FL 32602 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Florida residents who are interested in majoring in political science or communications in college. Eligibility To be eligible for this scholarship, students must be political science/public administration or journalism/mass communications majors; U.S. citizens; Florida residents for at least the past 2 years; full-time students in a senior college or university in Florida; at least juniors in college; able to demonstrate financial need; and registered to vote. Applications should be submitted to the student’s county Supervisor of Elections. Letters of recommendation must accompany the application or be received by the deadline specified below. Each county’s supervisor will review the applications received and select 1 finalist to be sent to the association for consideration. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information Recipients must attend a Florida college or university accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[102] FMC CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are interested in studying agricultural communications at a 4-year institution. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in majoring in agricultural communications at a 4-year college or university. Preference is given to students who have demonstrated leadership ability and academic achievement. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and par-

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ticipation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by FMC Corporation. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[103] FORREST BASSFORD STUDENT AWARD Livestock Publications Council 910 Currie Street Fort Worth, TX 76107 (817) 336-1130 Fax: (817) 336-5233 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students majoring in agricultural communications or related fields. Eligibility This program is open to students majoring in agricultural journalism, agricultural communications, or agricultural public relations. They must have at least 1 semester of school remaining at the time they receive the award. Selection is based on a transcript of college work completed and a list of courses in progress, a list of scholarships and awards received, club and other organization memberships, extracurricular activities, employment record, a 200-word biographical sketch that includes livestock and communication background and career plans, 3 samples of communications work, and 2 letters of recommendation. Financial data The winner receives a $1,500 scholarship, plus a $500 travel scholarship (to attend the council’s annual meeting). The runners-up receive $500 travel scholarships to attend the meeting. Duration 1 year. Additional information The funds for this program are provided by the Livestock Publications Council and the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Information is also available from Angie Stump Denton, Angus Journal, 3201 Frederick Avenue, St. Joseph, MO 64506-2997, (800) 821-5478, ext. 211, Fax: (816) 233-6575, E-mail: [email protected] Number awarded 1 winner and 3 runners-up. Deadline February of each year.

[104] FORT WAYNE NEWS-SENTINEL MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Attn: Assistant Managing Editor 600 West Main Street P.O. Box 102 Fort Wayne, IN 46801 (260) 461-8417 (800) 444-3303, ext. 8417 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.news-sentinel.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high

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school seniors in the circulation area of the Fort Wayne NewsSentinel who are interested in journalism as a career. Eligibility This program is open to minority high school seniors from the newspaper’s circulation area (including Allen and Whitley counties, Indiana) who are planning to study journalism at the college of their choice. Financial data The award is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information The winner of this scholarship is nominated to compete for the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program that offers awards of $10,000 per year for up to 4 years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

ism experience, and career goals. They must also include a statement, 200 to 500 words in length, on a topic that changes annually; recently, they were asked to give their opinion on the use of American Indian mascots at colleges and universities. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration The award is to be used in the recipient’s senior year of study. Additional information This program is supported by a grant from the Freedom Forum to the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Foundation. Number awarded 8 each year: 1 in each of the geographical districts of the NCAA. Deadline December of each year.

[105] FRED R. MCDANIEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

[107] GARDEN STATE ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS SCHOLARSHIP

American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs in designated states who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are radio amateurs with a general license. Preference is given to applicants who are 1) residing in the FCC Fifth Call District (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) and attending schools within those states; 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields; and 3) maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[106] FREEDOM FORUM–NCAA FOUNDATION SPORTS JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS National Collegiate Athletic Association Attn: NCAA Foundation 700 West Washington Avenue P.O. Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46206-6222 (317) 917-6476 Fax: (317) 917-6888 Web site: www.ncaa.org/ncaa_foundation/programs.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to college seniors interested in pursuing a career in sports journalism. Eligibility Applicants must be college juniors who are planning a career in sports journalism and are either majoring in journalism or have experience in campus sports journalism. Along with their application, they must provide information on their college GPA, previous honors and awards, sports journal-

Garden State Association of Black Journalists 450 Shrewsbury Avenue, Suite 250 Shrewsbury, NJ 07702 (973) 392-4182 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gasbj.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school and college students in New Jersey interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility Using the New Jersey State Department of Education Schools Directory, the sponsor annually selects 10 schools (high schools and colleges/universities) from the northern half of New Jersey and 10 from the southern half of the state; applications are sent to the guidance departments at those schools. Students at those schools are then chosen to apply. Winners are selected on the basis of grades, letters of recommendations, samples of work, community service, and an essay on their interest in journalism as a career. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. After proof of enrollment has been verified, a check is sent to the recipient. Duration 1 year; scholarships are not renewable. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 3 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline April of each year.

[108] GARTH REEVES JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-South Florida Chapter c/o Oline Cogdill The Sun-Sentinel 200 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 356-4513 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.netrox.net/~dali/spj Purpose To provide financial assistance to south Florida minority students interested in journalism as a career. Eligibility Minority students committed to careers in print or broadcast journalism are eligible for these scholarships if they reside in south Florida and can demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on academic performance, quality of work

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS for student or professional news media, and teachers’ recommendations. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $1,000 per year, depending upon the recipient’s educational requirements and financial need. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[109] GARY YOSHIMURA SCHOLARSHIP Public Relations Student Society of America Attn: Director of Education 33 Irving Place, Third Floor New York, NY 10003-2376 (212) 460-1474 Fax: (212) 995-0757 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.prssa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) who demonstrate financial need. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are currently enrolled in a program of public relations studies and preparing for a career in public relations. Applicants must be able to demonstrate financial need and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit an essay, up to 1,000 words, on a challenge they have faced, either personally or professionally, and how they have overcome it. Financial data The stipend is $2,400. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 2001. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[110] GEF SCHOLARSHIPS Gravure Association of America Attn: Gravure Education Foundation 1200-A Scottsville Road Rochester, NY 14624 (716) 436-2150 Fax: (716) 436-7689 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gaa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students interested in a career in printing. Eligibility Applicants must be students in a field related to printing at 1 of the following universities: Rochester Institute of Technology, Western Michigan University, California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo, Arizona State University, Clemson University, Murray State University, or the University of Wisconsin at Stout. Financial data Scholarships are $1,500. Additional information These awards are offered through the Gravure Education Foundation (GEF) of the Gravure Association of America. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 17 of these scholarships were awarded, including the Werner B. Thiele

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Memorial Scholarship, Hallmark Graphic Arts Scholarship, and Leon C. Hart Memorial Scholarship.

[111] GEORGE CHAPLIN SPIRIT AWARD Honolulu Advertiser Attn: Assistant to the Editor 615 Kapiolani Boulevard Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 525-8081 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.honoluluadvertiser.com Purpose To provide financial assistance and internships to students from Hawaii who are entering college and planning to major in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors in Hawaii who are residents of the state, accepted into a 4-year college or university, and planning to major in journalism. An interview and a principal’s recommendation are required. Financial data The amount awarded varies each year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients are also offered a paid internship at the Honolulu Advertiser.

[112] GEORGIA CATTLEMEN’S FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Georgia Cattlemen’s Association P.O. Box 24510 Macon, GA 31212 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending selected colleges in Georgia and majoring in animal science or agricultural communications. Eligibility This program is open to students attending the University of Georgia, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, or Berry College in Georgia. They must be majoring in animal science or agricultural communications. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from the Georgia Beef Board, P.O. Box 24570, Macon, GA 31212. Telephone: (912) 474-1815. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[113] GEORGIA PRESS EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Georgia Press Educational Foundation, Inc. Attn: Member Services 3066 Mercer University Drive, Suite 200 Atlanta, GA 30341-4137 (770) 454-6776 Fax: (770) 454-6778 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gapress.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students in Georgia who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism.

SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors and currently-enrolled college students in Georgia. They must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, have been legal residents of Georgia for at least 3 years or be the children of parents who have been legal residents of Georgia for at least 2 years, have had prior newspaper experience, and be recommended by a high school counselor, college professor, or member of the Georgia Press Educational Foundation. Selection is based on academic record, standardized test scores, career plans, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $1,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Among the scholarships offered through this program are the Morris Newspaper Corporation Scholarship, established in 1987 by Charles Morris of the Morris Newspaper Corporation in Savannah, and the Durwood McAlister Scholarship, established in 1992 by The Atlanta Journal. Recipients of scholarships of $1,000 or more are required to intern for at least 4 weeks with a Georgia newspaper. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, more than 20 students received more than $23,000 in support from this program. Deadline January of each year.

[114] GERALD BOYD/ROBIN STONE SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/gboyd.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are majoring in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in print journalism and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[115] GLADYS BROWN EDWARDS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Arabian Horse Trust 12000 Zuni Street Westminster, CO 80234-2300 (303) 450-4710 Fax: (303) 450-4707 Web site: www.arabianhorsetrust.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students who have been involved with horses and are majoring in communications in college. Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled as a sophomore or junior in college, be majoring in a field of media communications, and have an ongoing interest in and commitment to horses. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was first awarded in 1989 and is named for an equestrian artist and author. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[116] GRATTAN AND STEPHEN T. GRAY SCHOLARSHIP Community Foundation of Monroe County 111 East First Street P.O. Box 627 Monroe, MI 48161 (734) 242-1976 Fax: (734) 242-1234 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cfmonroe.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to students from Monroe County, Michigan and surrounding communities who are interested in studying journalism. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Monroe County, Gibralter, New Boston, Huron, Milan, and Flat Rock Michigan. Applicants must be planning to pursue a college degree in journalism. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was endowed by employees of Monroe Evening News at the time of the completion of their buyout of the paper. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[119] “GREEN AND YELLOW TV” AWARD

Great Falls Advertising Federation Attn: Advertising Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 634 Great Falls, MT 59403 (406) 761-6453 (800) 803-3351 Fax: (406) 453-1128 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gfaf.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Montana interested in pursuing a career related to advertising. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Montana who are high school seniors planning to attend a college or university. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in advertising, marketing, electronic media, graphics design, or a related field. They must submit a letter listing their special interests and talents and describing how they will use the scholarship, a resume listing their educational background and awards and honors they have received, a marketing communications plan for a hypothetical client of their choice, and a marketing communications program with a budget, advertising strategy, media strategy, sales promotion strategy, and other communications strategies. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program began in 1983. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

Minnesota GLBT Educational Fund Attn: Awards Committee 310 East 38th Street, Suite 204 Minneapolis, MN 55409-1337 (612) 827-0992 (800) 800-0350, ext. 606 Fax: (612) 827-0995 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: scc.net/~t-bonham/edgenrl.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies (especially in journalism or broadcasting) to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students in Minnesota. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Minnesota and students attending or planning to attend a Minnesota institution (GED program, trade school, technical college, college, university, or graduate school). Special consideration is given to students considering a career in the field of journalism or media (newspaper, radio, TV, film, or video). Applicants must indicate why they are interested in the field and how they can contribute or have contributed to the community through the field. They must identify with or be involved with the gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT) community. Selection is based on integrity, honesty, participation and leadership in community activities, and service as a role model, mentor, colleague, or advisor for the GLBT community. Financial data The stipend is $500. Funds must be used for tuition, books, fees, or dissertation expenses. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[118] GREATER BUFFALO INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND

[120] GUS SWANSON COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Society of Professional Journalists-Greater Buffalo International Chapter c/o John C. Connolly, Secretary 160 Schimwood Court Getzville, NY 14068 Purpose To encourage residents of selected areas of New York, Pennsylvania, and Canada to work on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism or, if already a practicing journalist, to develop their expertise. Eligibility This program is open to 1) college juniors, college seniors, and graduate students whose permanent residence is in the society’s chapter area (western New York, northwestern Pennsylvania, and southeastern Ontario) and 2) practicing journalists in those areas. Applications must be accompanied by 2 letters of recommendation and the applicant’s statement (up to 250 words) of career interest. Selection is based on academic record, character, professional aptitude, experience, and financial need. Financial data Up to $2,500 each year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Additional information This program was started in 1976. Recipients may attend school in any state or province. Number awarded 2 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

Swanson Russell Associates 1222 P Street Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 437-6479 Fax: (402) 437-6401 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sramarketing.com/scholarship/index.cfm Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Nebraska interested in studying communications at a college in the state. Eligibility This program is open to Nebraska residents who are either high school seniors planning to enroll or college students already enrolled at an institution in the state. Applicants must be studying or planning to major in a field related to communications: advertising, marketing, communications studies, mass communications, public relations, journalism, graphic design, desktop publishing, or associated areas. They must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher. Financial data Stipends are $500 for high school seniors or $750 for students already enrolled in college. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a high school senior and 1 to a college student.

SCHOLARSHIPS [121] GUY P. GANNETT SCHOLARSHIP FUND Maine Community Foundation Attn: Program Director 245 Main Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-9735 (877) 700-6800 Fax: (207) 667-0447 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mainecf.org/scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism or a related field. Eligibility This program is open to graduates of Maine high schools (public and private) and to Maine residents who were schooled at home during their last year of secondary education. Applicants must be attending either an undergraduate (including a trade school or a technical institute program) or a graduate program at an accredited postsecondary institution in the United States. They must be majoring in journalism or a related field, including all forms of print, broadcast, or electronic media. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and demonstrated interest in a career in a form of journalism. Preference is given to renewal applicants. Financial data A stipend is paid (amount not specified). Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program was established in 2000. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[122] HABJ SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Houston Association of Black Journalists Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee P.O. Box 565 Houston, TX 77001-0565 (281) 920-2284 Fax: (713) 335-9128 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.habj.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American college students who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans attending an accredited 4-year institution or community college at the sophomore, junior, or senior level. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be majoring in radio, television, film, broadcasting, print journalism, photography, online journalism, marketing, or public relations. They must include a 1-page essay on the topic, “How Does Technology Influence the Media?” Selection is based on academic achievement, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s college or university. Duration 1 year. Additional information These scholarships are issued in the names of George McElroy and Leroy Patterson. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 4 of these scholarships were awarded.

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[123] HAMPTON ROADS BLACK MEDIA PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIPS Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals c/o Robin Boyd, Corresponding Secretary Virginian-Pilot Chesapeake/Portsmouth/Suffolk Retail Advertising 150 West Brambleton Avenue Norfolk, VA 23501-2622 (757) 222-5269 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding African American undergraduate and graduate students in Virginia who are preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to 1) African American undergraduate and graduate students pursuing media-related degrees at a Virginia college or university, and 2) African American students who are residents of Hampton Roads and pursuing media-related degrees at a college or university anywhere in the country. Undergraduates must be freshmen, sophomores, or juniors taking at least 12 credit hours per semester; graduate students must be taking at least 9 credit hours. Applicants must submit an official college transcript, a resume, 2 letters of recommendation, and a 500-word essay that is judged on clarity, presentation, and originality. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies; generally 5 to 6 each year. Since 1989, when the award was initiated, more than $70,000 in scholarships has been awarded. Deadline December of each year.

[124] HAROLD C. KNOPP MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Parkersburg Area Community Foundation 501 Avery Street P.O. Box 1762 Parkersburg, WV 26102 (304) 428-GIFT Fax: (304) 428-1200 Web site: home.wirefire.com/pacf Purpose To provide financial assistance to seniors graduating from a high school in Wood County, West Virginia who are interested in majoring in journalism in college. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are seniors graduating from a high school in Wood County, West Virginia. Applicants must have made a contribution to journalism in high school and must be committed to a career in the field. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Deadline April of each year.

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[125] HAROLD E. FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS

[127] HARRIET IRSAY SCHOLARSHIP GRANT

Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants may be studying in any area of broadcasting. They must have worked (or their parent must have worked) as an employee or paid intern at a station that is a member of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $1,250. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by the NAB and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline September of each year.

American Institute of Polish Culture, Inc. 1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 117 Miami, FL 33141 (305) 864-2349 Fax: (305) 865-5150 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ampolinstitute.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Polish American and other students interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism or related fields. Eligibility These are merit scholarships. They are available to students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in the following fields: journalism, communications, and/or public relations. Preference is given to American students of Polish heritage. Applicants must submit a completed application, a detailed resume, and 3 letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $25 processing fee. Number awarded 12 to 15 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[126] HAROLD K. DOUTHIT REGIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Ohio Newspapers Foundation 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 216-B Columbus, OH 43215-7038 (614) 486-6677 Fax: (614) 486-4940 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ohionews.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors from northern Ohio planning to study journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors in Cuyahoga, Erie, Geauga, Huron, Lorain, Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky, or Wood counties in Ohio who are planning to attend a college or university in the state. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 3.0 or higher and be planning to pursue a career in newspaper journalism. As part of the application process, students must submit an autobiography of 750 to 1,000 words that describes their academic and career interests, awards, extracurricular activities, journalism-related activities, and need for financial assistance. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[128] HARRY BARFIELD KBA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Kentucky Broadcasters Association 101 Enterprise Drive Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 848-0426 Fax: (502) 848-5710 Web site: www.kba.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to currently-enrolled college students in Kentucky who are majoring in broadcasting. Eligibility Applicants must be Kentucky residents, currently enrolled in college in Kentucky (preferably but not limited to second-semester sophomore status), and majoring in broadcasting or telecommunications. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, a college transcript, a 500-word essay discussing career goals, a list of extracurricular activities and scholarships, and 1 recommendation from a faculty member. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA. Additional information Information on this program, which began in 1993, is also available from the KBA Scholarship Chair, Carl Nathe, University of Kentucky, Mathews Building, Room 104, Lexington, KY 40506-0047, (859) 257-1754. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[129] HAWAII CHAPTER OF AAJA SCHOLARSHIPS

[131] HEATON-PERRY SCHOLARSHIP

Asian American Journalists Association-Hawaii Chapter c/o Carol Chang P.O. Box 22592 Honolulu, HI 96823-2592 (808) 235-5881, ext. 341 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Asian/Pacific Islander students in Hawaii who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in broadcast or print journalism. Eligibility These scholarships are open to Asian/Pacific Islander students in Hawaii who are planning a career in broadcast or print journalism. Applicants may be high school seniors, college undergraduates, or graduate students. They must submit 2 essays of 250 to 500 words each on the following topics: 1) why they want to be a journalist, challenges they foresee, how they can contribute to the profession, and personal characteristics that will prepare them for a journalism career; and 2) involvement or interest in the Asian Pacific American community, how they can contribute to that community in the future, how they can improve coverage of the community as a journalist, and how their ethnic heritage may influence their journalistic perspective. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, work samples, recommendations, and the essays. Financial data Stipends are up to $750. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

Society of Professional Journalists-Kansas Professional Chapter c/o The Wichita Eagle P.O. Box 820 Wichita, KS 67201-0820 Fax: (316) 268-6627 Web site: www.spj.org/kansas Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Kansas who are interested in a career in journalism, broadcast journalism, or photojournalism. Eligibility This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are attending a college in Kansas. Applicants do not have to be journalism or communications majors, but they must demonstrate an interest in print journalism, broadcast journalism, or photojournalism. They must have at least a 2.5 GPA, have completed at least 6 hours of college credit, and be involved in outside journalism-related activities (e.g., student or trade organizations, student or other news organizations). Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000, payable in 2 equal installments. The payment of the second installment is contingent on the recipient maintaining passing grades, continued ability to qualify for the scholarship, and continued interested in journalism. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[130] HEARIN-CHANDLER JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP John M. Will Memorial Scholarship Foundation Attn: Secretary P.O. Box 290 Mobile, AL 36601 (334) 405-1300 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors, college students, or professionals in selected areas in the South who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college students, and persons currently employed in journalism who are residents of the following counties: Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Clarke, Conecuh, Washington, or Monroe counties in Alabama; Santa Rosa or Escambia counties in Florida; or Jackson or George counties in Mississippi. Applicants must be enrolling full time in a degree program at an accredited college and planning to major in journalism on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Finalists will be interviewed. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[132] HELEN JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Los Angeles Chapter c/o Daniel E. Garvey, Scholarship Chair 9951 Barcelona Lane Cypress, CA 90630-3759 Fax: (714) 827-8180 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.spj.org/losangeles Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in southern California who are planning a career in broadcast journalism. Eligibility Residents of Los Angeles, Ventura, or Orange counties (or residents elsewhere who attend school in those areas) may apply for this scholarship if they are college juniors, seniors, or graduate students preparing for a career in broadcast journalism; applicants should be enrolled as a journalism major, but if their university does not offer such a major they may present other evidence of intent to pursue a career in the field (not advertising, public relations, publicity, law, or related fields). Selection is based on evidence of unusual accomplishment and potential to advance in a news career; financial need is considered only when 2 applicants are equally qualified. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information The sponsor reserves the right to split the scholarship equally if 2 or more applicants appear equally qualified or to make no award if there are no promising applicants. Number awarded 1 each year.

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[133] HISPANIC COLLEGE FUND SCHOLARSHIPS Hispanic College Fund Attn: National Director One Thomas Circle, N.W., Suite 375 Washington, D.C. 20005 (800) 644-4223 Fax: (202) 296-5400 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hispanicfund.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic American undergraduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in a business-related field (including communications). Eligibility This program is open to full-time undergraduate students of Hispanic origin who are U.S. citizens. Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and a major in accounting, actuarial science, architecture, business administration, communications, computer science, computer engineering, economics, electrical engineering, finance, financial management, human resources, industrial engineering, information technology, international business, management, management information systems, marketing, mechanical engineering, multimedia production, or statistics. Students at community and junior colleges are eligible if they plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree at a 4-year institution. The colleges or universities the applicants are attending must certify their financial need, defined as a family income at or below 60 percent of the area’s median family income, based on family size. Preference is given to students who can demonstrate leadership qualities (extracurricular activities on their college campuses and/or in civic activities in their communities). Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $5,000 and average about $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 206 students were supported by this program, including 79 freshmen, 46 sophomores, 51 juniors, and 30 seniors. Deadline April of each year.

[134] HOLLYWOOD WOMEN’S PRESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Hollywood Women’s Press Club c/o Lilly Lipton 3217 Dona Emilia Drive Studio City, CA 91604 (323) 650-1685 Fax: (323) 650-4605 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, or a related field at a southern California college or university. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled college students who are entering their second, third, or fourth year of study at a southern California college or university. Graduate students are also eligible. Applicants must be majoring in journalism, public relations, or a related field with an emphasis on the entertainment area. Applications are judged on the basis

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of career focus, professional potential, financial need, faculty/personal recommendations, and overall presentation. Financial data The amount awarded depends on the availability of funds. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 8 scholarships were awarded. Deadline June of each year.

[135] HORTENSE P. MYERS JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Woman’s Press Club of Indiana c/o Margaret Nelson, Scholarship Chair 2040 North Euclid Indianapolis, IN 46218 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: svs.net/wpci Purpose To provide financial assistance to juniors at colleges in Indiana who are studying journalism. Eligibility This program is open to Indiana college or university junior-level students who are studying journalism and planning to pursue a career in that field. Applicants must have completed at least 48 semester hours of college work, including at least 9 hours of journalism courses, and have earned an overall GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must currently be enrolled for at least 6 hours of course work. Selection is based on a transcript of grades, recommendation from a journalism professor, 1-page resume, and letter describing goals and reasons for requesting the scholarship. Financial data The maximum stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[136] HOUSTON PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-Houston Professional Chapter c/o Dana Hoyland Lee Design At Work 17047 El Camino Real, Suite 221 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 280-8635 Fax: (281) 280-8927 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awc-houston.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division college students in the Houston area who are interested in a career in communications. Eligibility This program is open to students at colleges and universities in the Houston area who are majoring in a field of communications and have completed at least 60 college credit hours. Selection is based on leadership skills, contribution to the community and to the progress of women, academic accomplishments, and involvement in the field of communications. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year.

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[137] HUMANE STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 Arlington, VA 22201-4432 (703) 993-4880 (800) 697-8799 Fax: (703) 993-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.TheIHS.org/tab1/hsf.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in the United States or abroad who intend to pursue “intellectual careers” and have demonstrated an interest in classical liberal principles. Eligibility This program is open to students who will be fulltime college juniors, seniors, or graduate students planning academic or other intellectual careers, including public policy and journalism. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and market economics. Applications from students outside the United States or studying abroad receive equal consideration. Selection is based on academic or professional performance, relevance of work to the advancement of a free society, and potential for success. Financial data Stipends up to $12,000 are available; the actual amounts awarded take into account the cost of tuition at the recipient’s institution and any other funds received. Duration 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication. Additional information As defined by the sponsor, the core principles of the classical liberal/libertarian tradition include the recognition of individual rights and the dignity and worth of each individual; protection of these rights through the institutions of private property, contract, the rule of law, and freely evolved intermediary institutions; voluntarism in all human relations, including the unhampered market mechanism in economic affairs; and the goals of free trade, free migration, and peace. This program began in 1983 as Claude R. Lambe Fellowships. The application fee is $25. Number awarded Approximately 90 each year. Deadline December of each year.

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food science and technology; and nutrition. Applicable communications areas include journalism, English, mass communications, public relations, marketing, broadcast journalism, creative writing, graphic arts, and photography. Selection is based on academic record, character references, and demonstrated financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,750 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; in recent years, 4 to 6 of these scholarships have been awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[139] ILLINOIS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIPS Illinois Broadcasters Association 2621 Montega, Suite E Springfield, IL 62704 (217) 793-2636 Fax: (217) 793-5509 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ilba.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division college students in Illinois who are majoring in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled college students with junior status at the following institutions: Bradley University, Southern Illinois University, Western Illinois University, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and Eastern Illinois University. Students at other accredited 4-year colleges or universities in Illinois are also eligible to apply if the institution offers an undergraduate program or major concentration in broadcasting. Applicants must be full-time students majoring in broadcasting, have a record of superior academic performance, and (preferably) have work experience in broadcasting. All other qualifications being equal, students with financial need are given preference. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year (recipient’s senior year). Number awarded 5 or more each year.

[138] IFEC SCHOLARSHIPS

[140] ILLINOIS NEWS BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

International Foodservice Editorial Council P.O. Box 491 Hyde Park, NY 12538 (845) 229-6973 Fax: (845) 229-6993 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ifec-is-us.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in communications in the food service industry. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled college students who are working on an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. They must be enrolled full time and planning on a career in editorial, public relations, or a related aspect of communications in the food service industry. The following majors are considered appropriate for this program: culinary arts; hotel, restaurant, and institutional management; dietetics;

Illinois News Broadcasters Association c/o WIUM-FM News 1 University Circle Macomb, IL 61455 Web site: www.inba.net/schol.html Purpose To provide funding to students at Illinois colleges and universities who are interested in pursuing a career in broadcast news. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students at Illinois postsecondary institutions who demonstrate an interest and potential in broadcast news. Selection is based on academic performance and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $700 per year. Funds may be used for school-related expenses or for living expenses for students completing an internship.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Michelle Eccles, Honors and Awards Chair, WTAX-AM, 3501 Sangamon Avenue, Springfield, IL 62706, (217) 753-2020. Number awarded Up to 4 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[141] INDIANA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Indiana Broadcasters Association Attn: Scholarship Administrator 11919 Brookshire Parkway Carmel, IN 46033 (317) 573-0119 (800) 342-6278 (within IN) Fax: (317) 573-0895 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.indianabroadcasters.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Indiana who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in a field related to broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors planning to attend colleges that are members of the Indiana Broadcasters Association and to undergraduate students currently enrolled at those schools. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in broadcasting, electronic media, telecommunications, or broadcast journalism. They must submit an essay on why they have chosen broadcasting as a career. Financial data The stipends are $500 for high school seniors or $1,500 for students already in college. Duration 1 year. Additional information These scholarships were first offered in 1995. Number awarded 14 each year: 7 to high school seniors and 7 to current undergraduate students. Deadline March of each year.

[142] INDIANA EAST CHAPTER JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Indiana East Chapter c/o Star-Press P.O. Box 2408 Muncie, IN 47307 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students from the Muncie (Indiana) area who are interested in studying journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to seniors at high schools in the Muncie, Indiana area who are interested in studying journalism in college. Candidates must include 3 writing samples with their application. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[143] INDIANA PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF SPJ DIVERSITY IN JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Indiana Chapter c/o Deborah K. Perkins Assistant to the Dean and Academic Advisor Indiana University School of Journalism 902 West New York Street, ES4104 Indianapolis, IN 46202-5154 (317) 274-2776 Fax: (317) 274-2786 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority college students in Indiana who are preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to minority students majoring in journalism and entering their sophomore, junior, or senior year at a college or university in Indiana. Minorities are defined as U.S. citizens who are African American, Hispanic, Asian American, Native American, or Pacific Islander. Applicants must submit an essay of 200 to 500 words on their personal background and journalistic views, an official college transcript, 3 examples of their journalistic work, a letter of recommendation from a college instructor, and (if they have had a professional internship) a letter of recommendation from their employer. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded At least 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[144] INTERTEC PUBLISHING SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members for the study of agricultural communications or journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in agricultural journalism or agricultural communications. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by the Agribusiness Division of Intertec Publishing. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [145] IOWA PRESS WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP Iowa Press Women, Inc. c/o Jane E. Whitmore 2005 8th Street Emmetsburg, IA 50536 (712) 852-2568 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate women interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Eligibility To be eligible, a woman must be majoring in journalism or mass communications in her junior year at Iowa State University, University of Iowa, or Drake University and be in the top half of her class. Applicants must be actively involved in extracurricular activities. Some consideration is given to financial need. Financial data The stipend is $750. Duration The scholarship is awarded annually. Additional information Applicants should first contact the dean of journalism at their university. Number awarded 1 each year, on a rotating basis among the 3 participating universities.

[146] IRVING W. COOK, WA0CGS, SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (any class). Preference is given to applicants from Kansas who are majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend school in any state. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[147] IRWA SCHOLARSHIPS International Right of Way Association—New England Chapter 16 c/o Norman Twaddel Portland Water District P.O. Box 3553 Portland, ME 04104-3553 (207) 774-5961, ext. 3057 Fax: (207) 761-8307 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school

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seniors in New England who are interested in studying right-ofway issues in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who reside in Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, or Rhode Island. They must be planning to attend an accredited postsecondary institution in the fall and to take courses that will prepare them for a career in the right-of-way profession (e.g., appraisal, engineering, law, economics, communications, environmental studies, or negotiations). Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Financial data The stipend ranges from $200 to $500 each year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Up to 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[148] JACK KASSEWITZ MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Society of Professional Journalists-South Florida Chapter c/o Oline Cogdill The Sun-Sentinel 200 East Las Olas Boulevard Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 (954) 356-4513 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.netrox.net/~dali/spj Purpose To provide financial assistance to south Florida students interested in journalism as a career. Eligibility Students committed to careers in print or broadcast journalism are eligible for these scholarships if they reside in south Florida and can demonstrate financial need. Selection is based on academic performance, quality of work for student or professional news media, and teachers’ recommendations. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $1,000 per year, depending upon the recipient’s educational requirements and financial need. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded Up to 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[149] JACKSON FOUNDATION JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7395 (800) 452-8807, ext. 7395 Fax: (541) 687-7419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osac.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students in Oregon interested in majoring in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to graduates of Oregon high schools who are studying or planning to study journalism at a college or university in the state.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[150] JAMES J. WYCHOR SCHOLARSHIPS Minnesota Broadcasters Association Attn: Scholarship Program 3033 Excelsior Boulevard, Suite 301 Minneapolis, MN 55416 (612) 926-8123 (800) 245-5838 Fax: (612) 926-9761 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.minnesotabroadcasters.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to Minnesota residents interested in studying broadcasting in college. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Minnesota who are accepted or enrolled at an accredited postsecondary institution offering a broadcast-related curriculum. Applicants must have a high school or college GPA of 2.5 or higher and must submit a 200-word essay on why they wish to pursue a career in broadcasting or electronic media. Employment in the broadcasting industry is not required, but students who are employed must include a letter from their general manager describing the duties they have performed as a radio or television station employee and evaluating their potential for success in the industry. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Some of the scholarships are available only to minority and women candidates. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; recipients who are college seniors may reapply for an additional 1-year renewal. Number awarded 10 each year, distributed as follows: 3 within the 7-county metro area, 5 allocated geographically throughout the state (northeast, northwest, central, southeast, southwest), and 2 reserved specifically for women and minority applicants. Deadline May of each year.

[151] JAMES M. COX, JR. SCHOLARSHIP Cox Newspapers, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Administrator P.O. Box 105720 Atlanta, GA 30348 (404) 843-5000 Fax: (404) 843-7928 Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to all rising junior and senior students at accredited colleges and universities who have expressed a strong interest (through a declared major, internships, work on student publications, or other work experience) in a newspaper career. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA for the previous academic year and must submit an essay of up to 300 words on 1 of several assigned topics. Selection is based on college work, degree of career commitment, the

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selected essay, financial need, and other information supplied by the applicant. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The scholarship rotates on an annual basis among the cities where Cox Enterprises owns and operates newspapers: Atlanta (Georgia), Austin (Texas), Dayton (Ohio), Grand Junction (Colorado), Greenville (North Carolina), Longview (Texas), Lufkin (Texas), Nacogdoches (Texas), Springfield (Ohio), Waco (Texas), and West Palm Beach (Florida). Applications are available from the Cox Newspapers headquarters in Atlanta, the offices of the various Cox-owned newspapers, and from guidance offices of high schools in the city selected for the scholarship for that year. Number awarded 1 each year. In addition to this scholarship funded by Cox Enterprises, some individual Cox newspapers sponsor their own scholarships. Deadline March of each year.

[152] JANET JACKSON RHYTHM NATION SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in performing arts or communications. Eligibility Students must be nominated for this program. Nominees must be enrolled at a UNCF-member institution and be majoring in performing arts or communications. To apply, nominees must submit a completed application, undergraduate transcripts, 2 references, a 500-word handwritten autobiographical essay, and a photograph. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Deadline November of each year.

[153] JESSIE FANYO PAYNE GRANT Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Attn: Foundation Services Coordinator 5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343 (317) 579-5050 Fax: (317) 579-5051 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.alphachiomega.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or alumnae members of Alpha Chi Omega who are interested in majoring in communications. Eligibility This program is open to junior, senior, and graduate members of Alpha Chi Omega who are studying in the field of communications with an emphasis on journalism and public

SCHOLARSHIPS relations. Selection is based on chapter involvement and campus service. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year for graduate members; March of each year for undergraduate members.

[154] JIM DEVAN RADIO-TV SCHOLARSHIP Georgia Radio-TV Foundation c/o Georgia Association of Broadcasters, Inc. 8010 Roswell Road, Suite 260 Atlanta, GA 30350 (770) 395-7200 (877) 395-7200 (within GA) Fax: (770) 395-7235 Web site: www.gab.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students in Georgia interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Georgia who are rising juniors or seniors studying for a career in radio or television at a college, professional school, or university in Georgia. As part of their application, students must submit brief essays on 10 questions (e.g., what specific area of broadcasting most interests you and why, what national network do you admire most and why, what role should news play in radio and television programming, what is the single most important fact that the judges should know about you). Selection is based primarily on depth of thought, clarity of expression, and maturity. Extracurricular activities, community involvement, and leadership potential are secondary considerations. Neither scholastic record nor financial need are considered. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[155] JO CALDWELL MEYER SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-Austin Professional Chapter c/o Liz Galliher, Student Chapter Liaison 12405 Alameda Trace Circle, Number 1337 Austin, TX 78727 (512) 257-7559 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awicaustin.org/stud.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at universities in central Texas who are majoring in a field related to communications. Eligibility This program is open to full-time sophomores and juniors at colleges and universities in central Texas who have a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in communications, including advertising, broadcast journalism, communication sciences and disorders, communication studies, print journalism, public relations, radio/TV/film, or speech communication. Financial need is considered in the selection process.

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Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was originally established in 1990 and given its current name in 2002. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[156] JOEL GARCIA MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS California Chicano News Media Association c/o University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication 3800 South Figueroa Street Los Angeles, CA 90037-1206 (213) 743-4960 Fax: (213) 743-4989 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ccnma.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for an undergraduate degree in journalism to deserving young Latino Americans in California. Eligibility The competition is open to all high school seniors and college students of Latino descent in California who are interested in pursuing journalism or communications careers. Applicants must submit 1) an essay of 300 to 500 words explaining their family background, including any hardships they have experienced, and what they believe is the role of Latino journalists in the news media; and 2) samples of their journalism-related work (e.g., news articles, news scripts, photographs, or audio and videotapes). Selection is based on academic achievement, commitment to the journalism field, awareness of the community in which they live, and financial need. Financial data Scholarships range from $500 to $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 20 to 30 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[157] JOHN BAYLISS BROADCAST FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS John Bayliss Broadcast Foundation Attn: Executive Director 171 17th Street P.O. Box 51126 Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2616 (831) 655-5229 Fax: (831) 655-5228 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.baylissfoundation.org/radio.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division or graduate students who are preparing for a career in the radio industry. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate-level students who are studying for a career in the radio industry. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Although financial need is a consideration, students of merit with an extensive history of radio-related activities are given preference. Applicants must supply transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and a descriptive page outlining their future broadcasting goals. Financial data The stipend is $5,000.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration 1 year. Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Up to 20 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[158] JOHN FAVAT, SR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Litho Clubs, Inc. Attn: National Secretary 6550 Donjoy Drive Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 793-2532 Web site: www.graphicarts.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students and others who are interested in preparing for a career in the printing, publishing, or graphic communications industry. Eligibility This program is open to students and professionals who are interested in furthering their academic skills in pursuit of a career in the printing, publishing, and graphic communications industry. Applicants must be members of the National Association of Litho Clubs or family of members. Financial data The stipend is at least $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1997. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[159] JOHN FISCHETTI SCHOLARSHIPS Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans 500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 536 Chicago, IL 60611 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Italian Americans from the Chicago area who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors and currently-enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who are working on a degree in journalism or media communications. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[160] JOHN KURTZ SCHOLARSHIP National Broadcasting Society Attn: National Vice President for Operations P.O. Box 915 St. Charles, MO 63302-0915 (866) 272-3746, ext. 3000 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.onu.edu/org/irts-aerho Purpose To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the National Broadcasting Society (NBS).

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Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are members of the society. Selection is based on academic record, service to the society, professional broadcasting achievements, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[161] JOHN LEE HOOKER SCHOLARSHIP Blues Heaven Foundation, Inc. 2120 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 808-1286 Fax: (312) 808-0273 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to needy undergraduate and graduate students in northern California who are interested in majoring in selected subjects (including journalism). Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled full time at a northern California (Bay Area) college or university. They must be 1) in at least their first year of undergraduate studies or in a graduate program and 2) pursuing a degree in 1 of the following areas or related fields: music, music education, African American studies, folklore, performing arts, arts management, journalism, radio/TV, or film. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, major, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Proof of enrollment must be presented to receive these funds. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1984. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[162] JOHN LENNON ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students entering or currently enrolled at UNCF-member colleges and universities who are majoring in the performing arts (including communications). Eligibility This program is open to 1) high school seniors who will be attending a UNCF-member college or university and 2) currently-enrolled UNCF students. Applicants must be majoring or planning to major in the performing arts, including music, dance, theater, and communications. Financial need must be demonstrated. At least a 3.0 GPA is required. To apply, students must submit transcripts (college transcripts for college students, high school transcripts for high school students), 2

SCHOLARSHIPS references, a typewritten autobiographical essay, a financial need statement, and a photograph. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was started in 1994. Since then, the program has awarded more than 30 scholarships. Number awarded Up to 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[163] JOHN M. WILL JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP John M. Will Memorial Scholarship Foundation Attn: Secretary P.O. Box 290 Mobile, AL 36601 (334) 405-1300 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors, college students, or professionals in selected southern counties who are interested in majoring in journalism on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college students, and persons currently employed in journalism who are residents of the following counties: Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Clarke, Conecuh, Washington, or Monroe counties in Alabama; Santa Rosa or Escambia counties in Florida; or Jackson or George counties in Mississippi. Applicants must be enrolling full time in a degree program at an accredited college and planning to major in journalism on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Finalists will be interviewed. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[164] JOHNNY JENKINS SCHOLARSHIP Georgia Cattlemen’s Association P.O. Box 24510 Macon, GA 31212 Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students from southeastern states who are majoring in animal science or agricultural communications. Eligibility To be eligible, students must live in and attend school in 1 of the following 7 southeastern states: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, or Virginia. They must be majoring in animal science or agricultural communications. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from the Georgia Beef Board, P.O. Box 24570, Macon, GA 31212. Telephone: (912) 474-1815. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[165] JONNA D. DUSSEAU MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Community Foundation of Monroe County 111 East First Street P.O. Box 627 Monroe, MI 48161 (734) 242-1976 Fax: (734) 242-1234 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cfmonroe.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors from Monroe County, Michigan who are interested in studying communications. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Monroe County, Michigan. Applicants must be planning to pursue a college degree in broadcast communications or journalism. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is endowed by Monroe Cablevision, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[166] JOSEPH EHRENREICH SCHOLARSHIPS National Press Photographers Foundation 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306 Durham, NC 27705-2586 (919) 383-7246 (800) 289-6772 Fax: (919) 383-7261 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nppa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students interested in pursuing a career in photojournalism. Eligibility Applicants must have completed at least 1 year at a recognized 4-year college or university in the United States or Canada that offers courses in photojournalism, be working on a bachelor’s degree, be intending to pursue a career in journalism, and have at least half a year of undergraduate study remaining. These awards are aimed at those with journalism potential but with little opportunity and great need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program, established in 1976, is named for the president of Ehrenreich Photo-Optical industries, importer of Nikon cameras and lenses. Further information is available from Mike Smith, The New York Times, Picture Desk, 229 West 43rd Street, New York, NY 10036, (212) 5567742, E-mail: [email protected]. Recipients may attend school in the United States or Canada. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline February of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [167] JOURNAL STAR NEWSPAPER CAREER SCHOLARSHIP Journal Star Attn: Newspapers in Education One News Plaza Peoria, IL 61643 (309) 686-3027 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in selected Illinois counties who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors in the following counties in Illinois: Peoria, Tazewell, Woodford, La Salle, Marshall, Putnam, Stark, Bureau, Knox, Henderson, Warren, McDonough, Fulton, Mason, and Schuyler. They must be interested in majoring in 1 of the following areas in college: print journalism, photojournalism, graphic design, or marketing/advertising. Broadcast and electronic journalism majors are not eligible. Applicants are encouraged to submit samples of their work. An interview is required. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds may be used for any educational purpose. Duration 4 years. Additional information Recipients may attend a 2-year or 4-year college or university. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[168] JULIA BUMRY JONES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. 1707 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 986-2400 Fax: (202) 986-2513 Web site: www.deltasigmatheta.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Delta Sigma Theta who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism or another area of communications. Eligibility Applicants must be college seniors or graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism or another area of communications and who are active, duespaying members of Delta Sigma Theta. Financial data The stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. The funds may be used to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Additional information Winners may also receive financial assistance from other sources. Confirmation of registration must be received before stipends are paid. Deadline March of each year.

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[169] KAB BROADCAST SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Kansas Association of Broadcasters Attn: Scholarship Committee 1916 S.W. Sieben Court Topeka, KS 66611-1656 (785) 235-1307 Fax: (785) 233-3052 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kab.net/programs/student/brdcast_scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Kansas who are interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Kansas who are enrolled as full-time students at a postsecondary institution in the state, either as a junior or senior at a 4-year college or university or as a sophomore at a 2-year college. Applicants must have at least a 2.5 GPA and submit a letter from the head of the college radio/TV department certifying their eligibility. Along with their application, they must submit a 3-page essay explaining why they selected broadcasting as a career, the specific area of broadcasting that most interests them and why, their first job preference after college, their career goal for 10 years after college, their eventual career goal, the broadcast activities in which they have participated, their feeling about broadcast advertising and its importance to a station, the role they think the government should play in a broadcast station’s operations, how they think broadcasting could better serve society, the radio or television station they most admire, how their college career will improve their value as a broadcaster, and their most rewarding broadcast-related experience. Selection is based on the depth of thought, clarity of expression, and legibility of the essay; commitment to broadcasting as revealed in the essay; extracurricular activities; community involvement; and financial need. Financial data Stipends are $1,000 per year for students at a 4-year college or university or $500 per year for students at a 2-year college. A total of $6,600 is available for this program each year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; the available funds are distributed to the most qualified applicants regardless of whether they attend 2-year or 4-year schools. Deadline April of each year.

[170] KANSAS CITY CHAPTER JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Kansas City Chapter c/o Craig Nienaber Kansas City Star 1729 Grand Kansas City, MO 64108 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students from the Kansas City area who are interested in studying journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to seniors at high schools in the Kansas City area, including Missouri and Kansas. Applicants must be interested in studying journalism at the Univer-

SCHOLARSHIPS sity of Missouri, University of Kansas, or Kansas State University. Financial data The stipend is $1,700. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[171] KATHRYN DETTMAN MEMORIAL JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP AWARD Associated Press Television/Radio Association of California/Nevada c/o Rachel Ambrose Associated Press 221 South Figueroa Street, Suite 300 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 626-1200 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aptra.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students at colleges and universities in California and Nevada who are interested in broadcast journalism careers. Eligibility This program is open to students at colleges and universities in California and Nevada. Applicants must have a broadcast journalism career objective. Selection is based on a 500-word essay on why the students wish to pursue broadcast journalism; another 500-word essay on their honors, awards, and broadcast experience; 3 letters of recommendation; and a statement of how they are financing their education. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Ethan Harp, KSEE-TV, 5035 East McKinley Avenue, Fresno, CA 93720, (559) 454-2424, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[172] KATU THOMAS R. DARGAN MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP KATU Channel 2 Portland Attn: Human Resources P.O. Box 2 Portland, OR 97207-0002 (503) 231-4222 Web site: www.katu.com Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority students from Oregon and Washington who are studying broadcasting or communications in college. Eligibility This program is open to Native Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Asian Americans who are U.S. citizens, currently enrolled in the first, second, or third year at a 4-year college or university or an accredited community college in Oregon or Washington, or, if a resident of Oregon or Washington, at a school in any state. Applicants must be majoring in broadcasting or communications and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Community college students must be enrolled in a broadcast curriculum that is transferable to a 4-year accredited university. Finalists will be interviewed. Selection is

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based on financial need, academic achievement, and an essay on personal and professional goals. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they have maintained a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional information Winners are also eligible for a paid internship in selected departments at Fisher Broadcasting/KATU in Portland, Oregon. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[173] KC AD CLUB FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Advertising Club of Kansas City Attn: Foundation 1625 Oak Street, Suite 240 Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 822-0300 Fax: (816) 822-1840 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kcadclub.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students interested in pursuing an advertising career in the Kansas City area. Eligibility This program is open to students entering their junior or senior year of college and majoring in a sequence related to the marketing, advertising, communications, or graphic arts industry. The sponsor does not require that applicants reside or attend school in any specified area, but it does select recipients on the basis of merit and their potential contribution to the advertising industry in the Kansas City area. It does not consider financial need. Selected applicants are invited to Kansas City for an interview. Financial data The stipend is $750 per semester. Duration 1 year; recipients in their junior year may reapply if they remain in the required field of study, maintain a GPA established by their university, and make satisfactory progress toward a degree. Additional information Other benefits for recipients include support and counsel of a mentor from the membership of the Advertising Club of Kansas City, membership in the club while in school, invitations to attend all regular program activities of the club at no cost while in school, all mailings of the club, and membership in the American Advertising Federation. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[174] KEN INOUYE SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Los Angeles Chapter c/o Daniel E. Garvey, Scholarship Chair 9951 Barcelona Lane Cypress, CA 90630-3759 Fax: (714) 827-8180 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.spj.org/losangeles Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate and graduate students in southern California who are interested in pursuing careers in journalism.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Eligibility Minority college juniors, seniors, or graduate students who are interested in careers in journalism (but not public relations, advertising, publicity, law, or a related field) are eligible to apply if they are residents of or attending school in Los Angeles, Ventura, or Orange counties, California. Applicants should be enrolled as journalism majors, but if their university does not offer such a major they may present other evidence of intent to pursue a career in the field. Selection is based on evidence of unusual accomplishment and potential to advance in a news career; financial need is considered only if 2 applicants are equally qualified. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information The sponsor reserves the right to split the scholarship equally if 2 or more applicants appear equally qualified or to make no award if there are no promising applicants. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[175] KEN KASHIWAHARA SCHOLARSHIP Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036-5302 (202) 467-5218 Fax: (202) 223-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rtndf.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding undergraduate students, especially minorities, who are interested in preparing for a career in electronic journalism. Eligibility Eligible are sophomore or more advanced undergraduate students enrolled in an electronic journalism sequence at an accredited or nationally-recognized college or university. Applicants must submit 1 to 3 examples of reporting or producing skills on audio or video cassette tapes (no more than 15 minutes total), a description of their role on each story and a list of who worked on each story and what they did, a statement explaining why they are seeking a career in broadcast or cable journalism, and a letter of endorsement from a faculty sponsor that verifies the applicant has at least 1 year of school remaining. Preference is given to undergraduate students of color. Financial data The stipend is $2,500, paid in semiannual installments of $1,250 each. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) also provides an expense-paid trip to the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual international conference. It defines electronic journalism to include radio, television, cable, and online news. Previous winners of any RTNDF scholarship or internship are not eligible. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[176] KERRY GARLAND MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Shreveport Journalism Foundation c/o Lynn Stewart Centenary News Service 2911 Centenary Boulevard P.O. Box 41188 Shreveport, LA 71134-1188 (318) 869-5120 Fax: (318) 869-5026 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students from selected areas of Louisiana who are majoring in journalism or public relations in college. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled college students who reside in parishes in northwest Louisiana and who are majoring in public relations or journalism in college. If their college does not offer 1 of those majors, a communications major will qualify. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5 overall and 3.0 in their major. They must submit a 250-word essay on this topic: “Why I want to pursue a career in journalism/public relations.” Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must be a senior at the time the scholarship is awarded. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[177] KNIGHT RIDDER HBCU SCHOLARSHIPS Knight Ridder, Inc. Attn: Office of Diversity 50 West San Fernando Street, Suite 1200 San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 938-6000 Web site: www.kri.com Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate students at selected Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) who are studying advertising, business, or journalism. Eligibility This program is open to students at selected HBCUs who are entering their junior year. Applicants must be majoring in advertising, business, or journalism. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Recipients also work as an intern at a Knight Ridder newspaper during the summer after their junior year and receive a salary according to the newspaper’s normal scale. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year, if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA. Additional information The participating HBCUs are Howard University, Florida A&M University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College. Further information is available from the placement office at those institutions. Number awarded Varies each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [178] KNIGHT RIDDER MINORITY SCHOLARS PROGRAM Knight Ridder, Inc. Attn: Office of Diversity 50 West San Fernando Street, Suite 1200 San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 938-6000 Web site: www.kri.com Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority high school seniors who are interested in going to college to prepare for a career in journalism. Eligibility Graduating minority high school seniors are eligible to apply if they are attending a school in an area served by Knight Ridder and are interested in majoring in journalism in college. Candidates first apply to their local Knight Ridder newspaper and compete for local scholarships; selected winners are then nominated for this award. Financial data The stipend is up to $10,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years, if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA. Additional information Scholarship recipients are offered an internship opportunity at a Knight Ridder newspaper during the summer. At the end of the program, recipients must work at a Knight Ridder newspaper for 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year.

[179] KNTV MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP KNTV Television Attn: Community Relations Director 645 Park Avenue San Jose, CA 95110 (408) 286-1111 Fax: (408) 295-5461 Web site: www.kntv.com Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to minority students in selected areas of California who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in television. Eligibility This program is open to minority students who are residents of Monterey, San Benito, Santa Clara, and Santa Cruz counties. Applicants should be high school seniors or college freshmen, sophomores, or juniors. They should be majoring (or planning to major) in television production, journalism, or a related field (e.g., marketing, public relations, advertising, or graphics), able to demonstrate financial need, and planning to attend college in California on a full-time basis (at least 12 semester units). Selection is based on interest in television, financial need, involvement in the community, academic achievement, and career aspirations. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients have the option of 8 weeks of paid summer employment at KNTV in San Jose. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[180] KOKO TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP Blues Heaven Foundation, Inc. 2120 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 808-1286 Fax: (312) 808-0273 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to needy undergraduate and graduate students in the Chicago area who are interested in majoring in selected subjects (including journalism). Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled full time at a Chicago-area college or university. They must be 1) in at least their first year of undergraduate studies or in a graduate program and 2) pursuing a degree in 1 of the following areas or related fields: music, music education, African American studies, folklore, performing arts, arts management, journalism, radio/TV, or film. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, major, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Proof of enrollment must be presented to receive these funds. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1984. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[181] KYUTARO AND YASUO ABIKO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Japanese American Citizens League Attn: National Scholarship Awards 1765 Sutter Street San Francisco, CA 94115 (415) 921-5225 Fax: (415) 931-4671 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jacl.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Japanese American Citizens League (JACL) who are working on an undergraduate degree (preference given to journalism and agriculture). Eligibility This program is open to JACL members who are currently enrolled or planning to reenter a college, university, trade school, business college, or other institution of higher learning. Selection is based on academic record, extracurricular activities, and community involvement. Preference is given to students majoring in journalism or agriculture. Financial data The stipend depends on the availability of funds but usually ranges from $1,000 to $5,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [182] L. PHIL WICKER SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs from designated states who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (General Class). Preference is given to students who are 1) residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, or West Virginia and attending school in those states and 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[183] LA RAZA MEDIA EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS San Francisco Foundation Attn: Awards Coordinator 225 Bush Street, Suite 500 San Francisco, CA 94104-4224 (415) 733-8560 Fax: (415) 477-2783 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sff.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Chicanos/Latinos from the Bay Area of California who are pursuing careers in mass communications. Eligibility This program is open to Chicanos/Latinos in the Bay Area (including San Francisco and Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, and San Mateo counties) who are pursuing careers in mass communications. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[184] LAGRANT FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS LAGRANT FOUNDATION 555 South Flower Street, Suite 700 Los Angeles, CA 90071-2423 (323) 469-8680 Fax: (323) 469-8683 Web site: www.lagrantfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors or college students who are interested in majoring in advertising, public relations, or marketing. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, Hispanics, or Native Americans who are fulltime students at a 4-year accredited institution or high school

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seniors planning to attend a 4-year accredited institution on a full-time basis. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and be majoring or planning to major in advertising, marketing, or public relations. They must submit 1) a 1- to 2-page essay outlining their career goals, their accomplishments, why they should be selected as a scholarship recipient, and, as a person of color, describing the steps they will take to increase ethnic representation in the fields of advertising, marketing, and public relations; 2) a paragraph explaining how they are financing or planning to finance their education and why they need financial assistance; 3) a paragraph explaining the high school, college, and/or community activities in which they are involved; 4) a brief paragraph describing any honors and awards they have received; 5) if they are currently employed, a paragraph indicating the hours worked each week, responsibilities, and if the job will be kept while attending school; 6) a resume; and 7) an official transcript. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[185] LANDMARK SCHOLARS PROGRAM Landmark Publishing Group Attn: Director of Recruiting 150 West Brambleton Avenue Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 446-2456 (800) 446-2004, ext. 2456 Fax: (757) 446-2414 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.landmarkcom.com/employment/scholarships.html Purpose To provide work experience and financial aid to minority undergraduates who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to minority college sophomores, preferably those with ties to the mid-Atlantic/southern region. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in journalism. They must also be interested in internships as reporters, photographers, graphic artists, sports writers, copy editors, or page designers. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. During the summers between the sophomore and junior years and between the junior and seniors years, recipients are provided with paid internships. Following graduation, they are offered a 1-year internship with full benefits and the possibility of continued employment. Duration 2 years (the junior and senior year of college). Additional information The internships are offered at the News & Record in Greensboro, North Carolina, the VirginianPilot in Norfolk, Virginia, or the Roanoke Times in Roanoke, Virginia. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline November of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [186] LANDS’ END SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc. 735 North Water Street, Suite 800 Milwaukee, WI 53202-4100 (414) 273-5980 Fax: (414) 273-5995 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.wficweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students attending private colleges in Wisconsin who are majoring in selected business-related fields (including communications). Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled full-time students at the 21 independent colleges or universities in Wisconsin. Applicants must be majoring in business, economics, communications, or computer science. They must have earned at least a 3.0 GPA. Recipients are selected by the participating schools. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The participating schools are Alverno College, Beloit College, Cardinal Stritch University, Carroll College, Carthage College, Concordia University of Wisconsin, Edgewood College, Lakeland College, Lawrence University, Marian College, Marquette University, Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design, Milwaukee School of Engineering, Mount Mary College, Northland College, Ripon College, St. Norbert College, Silver Lake College, Viterbo University, and Wisconsin Lutheran College. Number awarded 21 each year: 1 at each of the participating colleges and universities.

[187] LAWRENCE MATSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIPS CIRI Foundation 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 263-5582 (800) 764-3382 Fax: (907) 263-5588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ciri.com/tcf Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in the liberal arts (including communications) to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and to their lineal descendants (natural or adopted). Eligibility This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. There is no Alaska residency requirement or age limitation. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program in the following liberal arts fields: language, education, social sciences, arts, communications, or law. They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Selection is based on academic record and community service. Financial data The stipend is $9,000 per year, $7,000 per year, or $2,000 per semester. Duration 1 year (2 semesters).

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Additional information This fund was established in 1989. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Deadline May of each year.

[188] LAWRENCE WADE JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP Heritage Foundation Attn: Selection Committee 214 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-4999 (202) 546-4400 Fax: (202) 546-8328 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.heritage.org Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled full time and are interested in a career as a journalist upon graduation. Applicants need not be majoring in journalism, but they must submit writing samples of published news stories, editorial commentaries, or broadcast scripts. Preference is given to candidates who are Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Native Americans. Financial data The winner receives a $1,000 scholarship and participates in a 10-week salaried internship at the Heritage Foundation. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1991. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[189] LEE AGGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Maine Media Women Attn: Jude Stone, Scholarship Committee RR1, Box 1085 Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 626-3242 Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Maine who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in communications. Eligibility This program is open to women of any age who are residents of Maine, will be enrolled in a related college program in the fall, and are interested in pursuing or furthering a career in mass communications. Applicants may be engaged in undergraduate or graduate study in journalism, public relations, or advertising. Selection is based on academic record, an essay on career goals, demonstrated interest in communications, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [190] LEE BRENNAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Southern California Cable & Telecommunications Association Attn: SCCTA Scholarship Committee 1070 East Orange Grove Burbank, CA 91501 (818) 569-5100 Fax: (818) 569-5275 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sccta.org/scctascholarshipinfo.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in southern California interested in a career within the cable or telecommunication industry. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors graduating from high schools in southern California who have been accepted by an accredited college or university. Applicants must submit an essay, up to 250 words, on their interest in studying the communications or broadband world and how their proposed major will assist them in preparing for a career in the cable or telecommunications industry (including high speed service, telephony, and digital or analog video). Such majors as engineering, telecommunications, communications, broadcasting, and marketing are suitable for the program. Selection is based on the essay, GPA, willingness to make a positive contribution to the community, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program began in 1997. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[192] LEN ALLEN AWARD FOR RADIO NEWSROOM MANAGEMENT Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036-5302 (202) 467-5218 Fax: (202) 223-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rtndf.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students whose career objective is radio newsroom management. Eligibility Eligible are sophomore or more advanced undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an electronic journalism sequence at an accredited or nationally-recognized college or university. Applicants must submit a 1-page essay on why they are seeking a career in radio newsroom management and a letter of endorsement from a faculty sponsor certifying that the applicant has at least 1 year of school remaining. Financial data The stipend is $2,000, paid in semiannual installments of $1,000 each. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) also provides an expense-paid trip to the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual international convention. It defines electronic journalism to include radio, television, cable, and online news. Previous winners of any RTNDF scholarship or internship are not eligible. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[191] LEE Z. STEELE SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Communications-Toledo Professional Chapter P.O. Box 1395 Toledo, OH 43603 (419) 855-3399 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awctoledo.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women studying a field related to communications at a college or university in the Toledo, Ohio area. Eligibility This program is open to women enrolled at a college or university in the Toledo (Ohio) area who are studying a field related to communications. Selection is based on relevant course work completed, professional experience in the communications field, community involvement, career goals, and letters of recommendation. Financial need is not considered. Financial data Stipends are awarded. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship has been awarded since 1986. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[193] LENORE UPTON SCHOLARSHIP Women in Communications, Inc.-Detroit Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 1288 Royal Oak, MI 48068-1288 (248) 652-1460 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance for to Michigan undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism or related areas. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduates at the junior or senior level and graduate students who are residents of southeastern Michigan (Genessee, Ingham, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Saginaw, St. Clair, Washtenaw, or Wayne counties), studying at an institution of higher learning in Michigan, and majoring in journalism or communications. Applicants must submit a statement of goals and strategies and 3 samples of their work (published, broadcast, or completed for a class). Recipients are primarily women. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[196] LEROY COLLINS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Dade Community Foundation Attn: Director of Development 200 South Biscayne Boulevard, Suite 2780 Miami, FL 33131-2343 (305) 371-2711 Fax: (305) 371-5342 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in south Florida who are interested in majoring in journalism or communications in college. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from public or private high schools in Dade County or Broward County, Florida. Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in journalism, broadcasting, or mass communications at a 2-year or 4-year accredited college or university. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

Florida Association of Broadcasters 800 North Calhoun Street Tallahassee, FL 32303 (850) 681-6444 (800) 825-5322 Fax: (850) 222-3957 Web site: www.fab.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Florida college students majoring in a broadcast-related field. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this program are currentlyenrolled college students in Florida who are preparing for a career in the broadcast field. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is named for a former governor of Florida. Number awarded 3 each year.

[195] LEONARD M. PERRYMAN COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP FOR ETHNIC MINORITY STUDENTS United Methodist Communications Attn: Public Media Division 810 12th Avenue South P.O. Box 320 Nashville, TN 37202-0320 (615) 742-5766 Fax: (615) 742-5404 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.umcom.org/scholarships Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority college students who are interested in careers in religious communications. Eligibility Applicants must be minorities who are enrolled in accredited institutions of higher education as juniors or seniors and are interested in pursuing careers in religious communications. For the purposes of this program, “communications” is meant to cover audiovisual, electronic, and print journalism. Selection is based on Christian commitment and involvement in the life of the church, academic achievement, journalistic experience, clarity of purpose, and professional potential as a religious journalist. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The scholarship may be used at any accredited institution of higher education. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[197] LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP Lexington Herald-Leader Attn: Educational Outreach Manager 100 Midland Avenue Lexington, KY 40508 (859) 231-3353 Purpose To provide work financial assistance to minority high school seniors in eastern and central Kentucky interested in studying journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to minority high school seniors from eastern and central Kentucky who are planning to study journalism in college. Applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, transcripts, SAT/ACT scores, an essay explaining why they consider a college education important and the kind of career they want, and samples of their writing. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information This recipients of these scholarships are automatically entered into competition for the 4-year $10,000 Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[198] LISA BJORK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties 700 South Dixie Highway, Suite 200 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 (561) 659-6800 (888) 853-GIFT (within FL) Fax: (561) 832-6542 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cfpbmc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors from Palm Beach County, Florida who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism or communications.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Eligibility Eligible are graduating seniors from high schools in Palm Beach County, Florida. Applicants must write an essay on “The Importance of the Family” and plan to major in journalism or communications in college. Financial data Varies; recently, the stipend was $750. Duration These are 1-time awards. Additional information This fund was established in 1990. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 to a graduate of Jupiter High School and 1 to a graduate from any other Palm Beach County high school. Deadline February of each year.

[199] LONG ISLAND ADVERTISING CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS Long Island Advertising Club, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 34 Richards Road, Suite 100 Port Washington, NY 11050-3416 (516) 944-0100 Web site: www.liac.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from the Long Island, New York area who are interested in majoring in marketing or advertising. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled at a college, university, technical school, professional school, or graduate program and have a permanent address in Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk counties), Queens, or Brooklyn. They must be matriculating at a college, university, or college-level technical or professional school and majoring in advertising or marketing, communications, commercial art, commercial photography, or AV production. Previous winners are eligible to apply, but they may not receive an award 2 years in a row. As part of the application process, students must submit an official high school or college transcript, a personal letter describing why they think they deserve an award, 2 letters of recommendation, and up to 3 samples of their work that demonstrate their interest, talent, or capability. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The first-place award (provided by Newsday) is $5,000; the second-place award (provided by the Long Island Radio Broadcasters Association) is $4,000; the thirdplace award (provided by ClearVision Optical) is $3,000; the fourth-place award (provided by Crown Advertising) is $2,000; and the fifth-place award (provided by The Vanderbilt) is $1,000. Funds must be used to pay for tuition, books, and supplies. The winners’ checks are made out jointly to them and their college. Duration 1 year; recipients must wait 1 year before reapplying. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[200] LORAL SKYNET SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minorities and women interested in studying satellite-related disciplines (including communications and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to women and minority high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Students engaged in distance learning applications are also eligible. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[201] LOS ANGELES TIMES FUND SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Los Angeles Times Times Mirror Square Los Angeles, CA 90053 (213) 237-5771 Fax: (213) 237-4609 Web site: www.latimes.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students from southern California who are interested in a career in newspapers or a related field. Eligibility This program is open to graduates of high schools in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, or Ventura counties who have completed at least 1 year as full-time students at a designated community college, state university, or campus of the University of California within the market area of the Los Angeles Times. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who can demonstrate academic achievement (a minimum GPA of 2.8), financial need, campus or community involvement, and an interest in a career in newspapers or a related field. A journalism or communications degree is required. They must submit transcripts for all college-level courses taken in degree-granting programs, letters of recommendation from 2 faculty members, a statement discussing their educational and career goals, and another statement list-

SCHOLARSHIPS ing honors, activities, campus and/or community involvement, and experience working with newspapers or in a related field. Financial data The stipend is $750 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Applications must be submitted through the financial aid office at the school the student is attending. Number awarded 1 at each participating school. Deadline March of each year.

[202] LOU AND CAROLE PRATO SPORTS REPORTING SCHOLARSHIP Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036-5302 (202) 467-5218 Fax: (202) 223-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rtndf.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to students whose career objective is radio or television sports reporting. Eligibility This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are enrolled full time in electronic journalism in a college or university where such a major is offered. Applicants must submit 1 to 3 examples of reporting or producing skills on audio or video cassette tapes (no more than 15 minutes total), a description of their role on each story and a list of who worked on each story and what they did, a statement explaining why they are seeking a career in broadcast or cable journalism, and a letter of endorsement from a faculty sponsor certifying that the candidate has at least 1 year of school remaining. They must be planning a career as a sports reporter in television or radio. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) also provides an expense-paid trip to the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual international conference. This program was established in 2001. Previous winners of any RTNDF scholarship or internship are not eligible. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[203] LUCY CORBETT SCHOLARSHIP Women in Communications, Inc.-Detroit Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 1288 Royal Oak, MI 48068-1288 (248) 652-1460 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to Michigan undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism or related areas. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduates at the junior or senior level and graduate students who are residents

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of southeastern Michigan (Genessee, Ingham, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Saginaw, St. Clair, Washtenaw, or Wayne counties), studying at an institution of higher learning in Michigan, and majoring in journalism or communications. Applicants must submit a statement of goals and strategies and 3 samples of their work (published, broadcast, or completed for a class). Recipients are primarily women. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[204] MAB FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation Attn: Financial Manager 819 North Washington Avenue Lansing, MI 48906 (517) 484-7444 (800) YOUR-MAB Fax: (517) 484-5810 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.michmab.com Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to students majoring in broadcasting at selected schools in Michigan. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this scholarship/internship program are students majoring in broadcasting at the following academic institutions in Michigan: Michigan State University, Central Michigan University, Northern Michigan University, Henry Ford Community College, and Spring Arbor College. Applicants are selected by their schools and are evaluated on such factors as creativity, leadership, entrepreneurial spirit, perseverance, and natural ability. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients are required to complete an internship with a station belonging to the Michigan Association of Broadcasters. Number awarded 5 each year (1 at each of the selected schools).

[205] MAINE GRAPHIC ARTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Maine Graphic Arts Association Attn: Educational Needs Committee P.O. Box 874 Auburn, ME 04212-0874 Web site: www.geocities.com/mgaa_us Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Maine who are interested in majoring in graphic arts or printing in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors in Maine who will be attending a postsecondary institute, studying in a graphic arts or printing program. Selection is based on academics, class standing, and program selection. Financial data The stipend ranges from $150 to $500. Funds are paid directly to the school for second semester costs only.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration 1 semester; nonrenewable. Additional information Recipients must complete their first semester in college before receiving the funding. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

[206] MANAA MEDIA SCHOLARSHIPS Media Action Network for Asian Americans P.O. Box 11105 Burbank, CA 91510 (213) 486-4433 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: nikkei.janet.org/~manaa Purpose To provide financial assistance to Asian/Pacific Islander college students interested in advancing a positive image of Asian Americans in the mainstream media. Eligibility This program is open to Asian/Pacific Islander college students interested in pursuing careers in filmmaking and in television production (but not in broadcast journalism). Applicants must be interested in advancing a positive and enlightened understanding of the Asian American experience in the mainstream media. As part of the application process, they must submit a 1,000-word essay that addresses the following questions: Where do you see yourself 10 years from now? What accomplishments and strides will you hope to have made in your career in the film and television industry? How will you have worked to advance more positive images of Asian Americans in the mainstream media? Selection is based on academic and personal merit, a desire to uplift the image of Asian Americans in film and television as demonstrated in the essay, potential as demonstrated in a work sample, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program began in 2000. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[207] MARK HASS JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7395 (800) 452-8807, ext. 7395 Fax: (541) 687-7419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osac.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Oregon interested in majoring in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Oregon who are studying or planning to study journalism in college. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[208] MARSHALL E. MCCULLOUGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS National Dairy Shrine Attn: Office of Executive Director 1224 Alton Darby Creek Road Columbus, OH 43228-9792 (614) 878-5333 Fax: (614) 870-2622 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dairyshrine.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduating high school students interested in a career in dairy journalism. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors planning to enter a 4-year college or university and major in 1) dairy/animal science with a communications emphasis or 2) agricultural journalism with a dairy/animal science emphasis. Applicants must submit brief essays on their dairy-related participation, communications-related experiences, and view of the future of the dairy industry (and their role in it). Based on those written applications, 5 finalists are selected; they submit an audio or video tape on which they respond to a specific question about the dairy industry. Financial data Scholarships are $2,500 or $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year; 1 at $2,500 and 1 at $1,000. Deadline March of each year.

[209] MARY AND WALTER HEMPHILL SCHOLARSHIPS Indianapolis Press Club Foundation Inc. Attn: Executive Director 150 West Market Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 255-0469 Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Indiana who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in an Indiana college or university and be interested in a career in the news business. Preference is given to students who are majoring in journalism or broadcast journalism. Along with their application, students must submit a 1-page essay in which they describe their career goals, how they plan to achieve those goals, why they are important to them, and how the scholarship will assist them in reaching their goal of a career in journalism. Financial need is considered in the selection process, but career potential is the primary factor considered in awarding the scholarships. Financial data The stipends are $1,000 or more each year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [210] MARY MACEY SCHOLARSHIP Women Grocers of America 1005 North Glebe Road, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 516-0700 Fax: (703) 516-0115 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nationalgrocers.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to family and members of the Women Grocers of America (WGA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to the grocery industry (including communications). Eligibility This program is open to WGA and NGA members, along with their employees, children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Applicants must be entering college sophomores or continuing students at a 2-year associate degreegranting institution, a 4-year bachelor’s degree-granting institution, or a graduate program; have earned a GPA of 2.0 or higher; and be majoring (or planning to major) in such areas as food marketing management, food service technology, communications, or business management/administration. Excluded are students majoring in public health or hotel/restaurant fields. Scholarship recipients are chosen in a lottery from the pool of qualified candidates. Financial need is not considered. Financial data At least $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[211] MARY MOY QUAN ING MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Asian American Journalists Association 1182 Market Street, Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 346-2051 Fax: (415) 346-6343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaja.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduating Asian American high school seniors interested in majoring in journalism in college. Eligibility Eligible to apply are graduating Asian American high school seniors who are enrolling in college to study journalism. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Financial data The grant is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[212] MARYLAND ASSOCIATION OF PRIVATE CAREER SCHOOLS SCHOLARSHIPS Maryland Association of Private Career Schools Attn: Scholarship Committee 584 Bellerive Drive, Suite 3D Annapolis, MD 21401 (401) 974-4473 Fax: (410) 757-3809 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in attending selected private career schools (including broadcasting schools) in Maryland. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors and graduates who are interested in attending a participating private career school in Maryland. Applicants should be interested in working on a degree in such business or technical areas as cosmetology, broadcasting, barbering, diesel mechanics, automotive technology, refrigeration or heating technology, allied health, secretarial sciences, or drafting. Selection is based on academic record, letters of recommendation, extracurricular activities, and career plans. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data Individual awards range from $500 to more than $5,000. Funds must be applied for full or partial payment of tuition. Recently, an annual total of $165,000 was awarded. Duration 1 year. Additional information The participating schools are Aaron’s Academy of Beauty (Waldorf), Award Beauty School (Hagerstown), Baltimore Studio of Hair Design (Baltimore), Broadcasting Institute of Maryland (Baltimore), Del-Mar-Va Beauty Academy (Salisbury), Diesel Institute of America (Grantsville), Gordon Phillips Beauty School (Baltimore), Hair Academy (New Carrollton), Lincoln Technical Institute (Columbia), Maryland Barber School, Inc. (Glen Burnie), Medix School (Towson), RETS Technical Training Center (Baltimore), Robert’s Institute of Hair Design (Severna Park), TESST Technology Institute (Beltsville and Towson), and Von Lee International School of Aesthetics, Inc. (Pikesville). Scholarships can be used only to attend the schools listed above. This program was established in 1983. The sponsor also offers the H.R. Leslie Scholarship ($1,000), open to students who attend a member school. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 74 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[213] MARYLAND SPJ PRO CHAPTER COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Maryland Pro Chapter c/o Sue Kopen Katcef 402 Fox Hollow Lane Annapolis, MD 21403 (410) 269-5676 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.spj.org/mdpro Purpose To provide financial assistance to students from Maryland working on a journalism degree in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Washington, D.C. Eligibility Applicants must have a regular home residence in Maryland. They may be full- or part-time college students, but

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS they must be working on a journalism degree in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, or Washington, D.C. There are no restrictions on age; students of nontraditional age may also apply. Written applications should include: transcripts of grades for at least the 2 previous semesters in college, a list of journalism activities, a list of awards or honors, a statement of family income and financial need, and letters of recommendation. Selection is based on scholastic record, financial need, and involvement in journalism activities. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[214] MAS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation P.O. Box 440069 Miami, FL 33144-9926 (305) 592-7768 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students of Cuban descent who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in selected subject areas (including communications and journalism). Eligibility This program is open to students who are direct descendants of those who left Cuba or were born in Cuba themselves. Applicants must be or have been in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class and have a college GPA of 3.5 or higher. They must be able to meet federal standards of financial need. At least 1 parent or 2 grandparents must have been born in Cuba. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply, provided they are majoring in 1 of the following subjects: engineering, business, international relations, economics, communications, or journalism. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership qualities, financial need, potential to contribute to the advancement of a free society, and the likelihood of succeeding in their chosen field. Finalists may be interviewed. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the cost of tuition at the recipient’s selected institution, on the family’s situation, and on the amount of funds received from other sources. The amount of the yearly award cannot exceed $10,000. Full scholarships are not awarded to students who will be receiving full tuition scholarships and/or stipendiary support from other sources. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply and are given preference over other candidates. Additional information This program was previously offered by the Cuban American National Foundation. Deadline March of each year.

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[215] MATRIX SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-Cleveland Professional Chapter P.O. Box 606138 Cleveland, OH 44106-9998 (216) 556-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Cuyahoga County, Ohio who are planning a career in communications. Eligibility This program is open to college undergraduates (from the second semester of the sophomore year through the first semester of the senior year) who live or attend school in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. Applicants may be majoring in any field but must be planning a career in communications. They must submit 1) a 200-word essay on the area of communications they plan to enter and how the scholarship will help them achieve their goals; 2) a letter of recommendation from an English, journalism, or speech professor; and 3) samples of their work in print, broadcast, or public relations. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is paid (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Heidi Langer, AWIC Scholarship Chair, 391 Huntmere, Bay Village, OH 44140. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[216] MAURICE AND ROBERT EARLY SCHOLARSHIPS Indianapolis Press Club Foundation Inc. Attn: Executive Director 150 West Market Street Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 255-0469 Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Indiana who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled in an Indiana college or university and be interested in a career in the news business. Preference is given to students who are majoring in journalism or broadcast journalism. Along with their application, students must submit a 1-page essay in which they describe their career goals, how they plan to achieve those goals, why they are important to them, and how the scholarship will assist them in reaching their goal of a career in journalism. Financial need is considered in the selection process, but career potential is the primary factor considered in awarding the scholarships. Financial data The stipends are $500 or more each year. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1956. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline April of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [217] MCCORMICK COMPANY SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who are majoring in a field related to agricultural advertising at a college in designated states. Eligibility This program is open to former members who are pursuing a degree in agricultural advertising, agricultural communications, agricultural journalism, marketing, or public relations at a 4-year college or university in Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, New Mexico, or Texas. Applicants must be a current sophomore or junior. Selection is based on academic achievement, university activities, and involvement in a student chapter affiliated with a professional agricultural organization. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by McCormick Company. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[218] MEMORIAL CONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIP New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts c/o NJDA P.O. Box 330, Room 204 Trenton, NJ 08625 Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in New Jersey who are preparing for a career in a field related to the conservation and management of natural resources (including journalism). Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are New Jersey residents who are enrolled as full-time students at an accredited college or university in New Jersey. Applicants must have successfully completed (or will complete by the scholarship award date) at least 4 full semesters of study. They must be majoring in a field related to agriculture or natural resource conservation, including agronomy, soil science, plant science, forestry, geography, journalism, agricultural education, environmental science, wildlife or fisheries management, environmental engineering, or other areas related to conservation. Selection is based on academic commitment to a field of conservation, demonstrated scholastic ability, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

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[219] MERCK COMPANY FOUNDATION SUSTAINING SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/mmerck.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are interested in a career in medical or business journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in print, radio, or television journalism; have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and be interested in pursuing a career in medical or business journalism. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s college or university. Duration 2 years. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[220] MERCURY NEWS MINORITY BUSINESS/FINANCE SCHOLARSHIP Mercury News Attn: Employee Relations and Services 750 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95190 (408) 920-5821 Fax: (408) 271-3689 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sjmercury.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors in northern California who are interested in pursuing newspaper careers in business or finance. Eligibility Minority high school seniors in the San Francisco/San Jose area are eligible to apply if they are interested in majoring in business or finance in college and pursuing a career in newspaper production, finance, circulation management, human resources, marketing, electronic media, or advertising. They must submit a 500-word essay on why they want to pursue a career in newspaper business or finance. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Mercury News selects its winners by February of each year and submits their applications

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS to the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program. These winners are given the chance to compete for a 4-year Knight Ridder scholarship/internship of up to $10,000 per year and the promise of a job in journalism upon graduation. The internship takes place at a Knight Ridder paper in the recipient’s community; interns work each year, during the summer. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[221] MERCURY NEWS MINORITY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Mercury News Attn: Employee Relations and Services 750 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95190 (408) 920-5821 Fax: (408) 271-3689 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sjmercury.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors in northern California who are interested in pursuing careers in journalism. Eligibility Minority high school seniors in the San Francisco/San Jose area are eligible to apply if they are interested in majoring in journalism in college and pursuing a career as a reporter, editor, copy editor, photographer, or graphic artist. They must have professional experience or high school newspaper/yearbook experience, be nominated by their journalism advisor or teacher, send up to 5 samples of their work, and submit a 500-word essay on why they want to pursue a career in journalism. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Mercury News selects its winners by February of each year and submits their applications to the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program. These winners are given the chance to compete for a 4-year Knight Ridder scholarship/internship of up to $10,000 per year and the promise of a job in journalism upon graduation. The internship takes place at a Knight Ridder paper in the recipient’s community; interns work each year, during the summer. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[222] MESSENGER-ANDERSON JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM National Gay and Lesbian Task Force 1700 Kalorama Road, N.W. Washington, DC 20009-2624 (202) 332-6483, ext. 3212 Fax: (202) 332-0207 TTY: (202) 332-6219 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ngltf.org/about/messenger.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to members of the National Gay and Lesbian Task Force (NGLTF) interested in studying journalism in college.

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Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors and undergraduate college students who plan to pursue a bachelor’s degree in journalism at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be self identified as lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender; have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and be a member of NGLTF. They must also be interested in a summer internship at NGLTF’s headquarters in Washington, D.C. or its field office in New York City. Along with their application, they must submit an essay of 500 to 1,000 words on media coverage of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgendered people in their community and the steps they would take as a working journalist to improve coverage of the GLBT movement. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The scholarship stipend is $5,000 per year for the first year and $2,500 per year for subsequent years. Intern stipends are $300 per week. Round-trip transportation and a monthly housing allowance of $300 for Washington or $500 for New York are also provided. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 2 additional years. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[223] MIAMI INTERNATIONAL PRESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Miami International Press Club 2573 Eagle Run Lane Weston, FL 33327 (954) 349-2596 Fax: (305) 349-2597 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.miamipressclub.com/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to journalism students in south Florida. Eligibility This program is open to students in south Florida who are majoring or planning to major in journalism. Selection is based on academic record, financial need, and career goals. Financial data Stipends range up to $1,000. Duration 1 year, Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

[224] MICHAEL BATES MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Kansas Professional Chapter c/o The Wichita Eagle P.O. Box 820 Wichita, KS 67201-0820 Fax: (316) 268-6627 Web site: www.spj.org/kansas Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in Kansas who are interested in a career in journalism, broadcast journalism, or photojournalism. Eligibility This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are attending a college in Kansas. Applicants do not have to be journalism or communications majors, but they must demonstrate an interest in print journalism, broadcast

SCHOLARSHIPS journalism, or photojournalism. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA, have completed at least 12 hours of college credit, and be involved in outside journalism-related activities (e.g., student or trade organizations, student or other news organizations). Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,500, payable in 2 equal installments. The payment of the second installment is contingent on the recipient maintaining passing grades, continued ability to qualify for the scholarship, and continued interested in journalism. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[225] MICHAEL JACKSON SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to talented and gifted college students in the performing arts and communication fields at UNCF-member institutions. Eligibility In order to be eligible for this program, students must meet the following requirements: be enrolled at a UNCFmember college or university and majoring in the performing arts or communications, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and be able to document financial need. To apply, students must submit a completed application, an official college transcripts (freshmen may supply high school transcripts), 2 recommendations, an autobiographical essay, and a financial need statement signed by the college financial aid director. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed, based on satisfactory academic progress. Additional information Funds for this scholarship come from Jackson’s 1985 “Victory” tour and his 1988 benefit concert and dinner. Deadline October of each year.

[226] MICHELLE LIMA PROFESSIONAL JOURNALIST SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-San Antonio Professional Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 120366 San Antonio, TX 78212 (210) 231-5799 Web site: www.wicsa.org/lima.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to women from Bexar County, Texas who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in communications. Eligibility This program is open to women who graduated from a high school in Bexar County (Texas) and are currently

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enrolled, full time, at an accredited 2-year or 4-year college or university in Texas. Applicants must be majoring in journalism or communications and be interested in a career in communications. They must submit a 500-word statement indicating why they have chosen the field of journalism or communications, what they will study, and how they will use the major in their career; high school or college transcripts; 2 letters of recommendation; and a brief description of how they are financing their education. U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information The first scholarship was awarded in 1999. Funding is provided by Southwestern Bell Foundation. Information is also available from Denis Barkis Richter, Palo Alto College, English and Communications Department, 1400 West Villaret, San Antonio, TX 78224-2499. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[227] MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in designated mid-Atlantic states who are interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including communications and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must attend school in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [228] MID-FLORIDA PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER OF SPJ SCHOLARSHIP

Deadline April of each year.

Society of Professional Journalists-Mid-Florida Chapter c/o Randy Miller 5502B Loblolly Court Tampa, FL 33617 (813) 974-6791 Fax: (813) 974-2592 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.spj.org/midflorida Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority college students in Florida who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to minority residents of Florida who are either majoring in journalism or intending to pursue a career in journalism (print or broadcast). Applicants may be attending college outside of Florida. Selection is based on need and academic performance. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[230] MINORU YASUI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

[229] MIKE REYNOLDS JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036-5302 (202) 467-5218 Fax: (202) 223-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rtndf.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to students whose career objective is radio or television news. Eligibility This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are enrolled full time in electronic journalism in a college or university where such a major is offered. Applicants must submit 1 to 3 examples of reporting or producing skills on audio or video cassette tapes (no more than 15 minutes total), a description of their role on each story and a list of who worked on each story and what they did, a statement explaining why they are seeking a career in broadcast or cable journalism, and a letter of endorsement from a faculty sponsor certifying that the candidate has at least 1 year of school remaining. Preference is given to undergraduate students who demonstrate need for financial assistance by indicating media-related jobs held and contributions made to funding their own education. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) also provides an expense-paid trip to the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual international conference. It defines electronic journalism to include radio, television, cable, and online news. Previous winners of any RTNDF scholarship or internship are not eligible. Number awarded 1 each year.

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Asian American Journalists Association 1182 Market Street, Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 346-2051 Fax: (415) 346-6343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaja.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to male Asian American students interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in broadcast journalism. Eligibility This program is open to Asian American male high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in a broadcast journalism program. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Financial data The grant is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship honors Minoru Yasui, a civil rights advocate and attorney who was 1 of 3 Nisei to challenge the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[231] MISSISSIPPI SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs from Mississippi who are interested working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are under 30 years of age, licensed radio amateurs (any class), and attending a college or university in Mississippi. Preference is given to applicants from Mississippi who are majoring in electronics, communications, or a related field. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[232] MISSOURI PRESS FOUNDATION’S COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS

[234] MODESTO BEE MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Missouri Press Foundation, Inc. 802 Locust Street Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 449-4167 Fax: (573) 874-5894 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Missouri who are working on a journalism degree. Eligibility Upper-division students (juniors and seniors) and graduate students enrolled in newspaper journalism courses at any Missouri college or university are eligible to apply for this funding. Applicants must submit a completed application form, a 200-word essay on the role community newspapers play in Missouri, and 3 letters of recommendation. Verification of enrollment is required. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 3 each year. Deadline May of each year.

Modesto Bee Attn: Executive Editor 1325 H Street P.O. Box 5256 Modesto, CA 95352 (209) 578-2350 Fax: (209) 578-2207 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.modbee.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors in the Modesto, California area who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to minority high school seniors who are enrolled in college for the following fall, have earned a 2.5 GPA, live and attend high school in the Modesto Bee’s home delivery circulation area, supply samples of journalistic work, have worked in journalism-related jobs, write an autobiography of up to 1,000 words, and sign a statement of intent to pursue a college education and work toward a career in journalism. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[233] MMW SCHOLARSHIP Maine Media Women Attn: Jude Stone, Scholarship Committee RR1, Box 1085 Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 626-3242 Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Maine who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a communications-related field. Eligibility This program is open to women of any age who are residents of Maine, will be enrolled in a related college program in the fall, and are interested in pursuing or furthering a career in mass communications. Applicants may be engaged in undergraduate or graduate study in journalism, public relations, or advertising. Selection is based on academic record, an essay on career goals, demonstrated interest in communications, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[235] MUDDY WATERS SCHOLARSHIP Blues Heaven Foundation, Inc. 2120 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 808-1286 Fax: (312) 808-0273 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to needy undergraduate and graduate students in the Chicago area who are interested in majoring in selected subjects (including journalism). Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled full time at a Chicago-area college or university. They must be 1) in at least their first year of undergraduate studies or in a graduate program and 2) pursuing a degree in 1 of the following areas or related fields: music, music education, African American studies, folklore, performing arts, arts management, journalism, radio/TV, or film. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, major, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Proof of enrollment must be presented to receive these funds. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1984. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [236] NABJ SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/nabjscholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are majoring in a field related to journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in broadcast (radio or television), print, or photographic journalism and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[237] NAHJ SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Hispanic Journalists Attn: Scholarship Committee 1000 National Press Building 529 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20045-2001 (202) 662-7145 (888) 346-NAHJ Fax: (202) 662-7144 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nahj.org/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic American undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for careers in the media. Eligibility Hispanic American high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students are eligible to apply for this support. They must be interested in majoring in print, broadcast (radio or television), or photojournalism (broadcast or print); students majoring in other fields must be able to demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in journalism. Applicants must submit an official transcript of grades; a 1-page resume with their educational background, work history, awards, internships, other scholarships, language proficiency, and any work done for their school newspaper, radio, and/or television station; samples of their work; 2 reference letters; a 500-word autobiography in the third person, written in the form of a news story; and documentation of financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000.

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Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is administered by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) as a component of its Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund. Number awarded Varies each year; recently 35 scholarships were awarded through this program, including 4 for radio broadcasting, 10 for television broadcasting, 33 for print journalism, and 2 for photography. Deadline January of each year.

[238] NAJA BROADCAST JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS Native American Journalists Association Attn: College Scholarships 3359 36th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 (612) 729-9244 Fax: (612) 729-9373 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.naja.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to student members of the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) who are interested in a career in broadcast journalism. Eligibility This program is open to NAJA members pursuing a degree in broadcast journalism. Applications must include proof of enrollment in a federal or state recognized tribe, work samples, transcripts, a personal statement that demonstrates financial need and the student’s reasons for pursuing a career in journalism, and a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor or a member of the community that attests to the applicant’s ability to complete the desired education. Financial data The stipends are $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 to 4 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[239] NAOMI BERBER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Attn: Scholarship Competition 200 Deer Run Road Sewickley PA 15143-2600 (412) 741-6860, ext. 309 (800) 910-GATF Fax: (412) 741-2311 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gatf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women who want to prepare for a career in the printing or publishing industry. Eligibility This program is open to high school senior women or women already in college. They must be interested in preparing for a career in publishing or printing while in college. This is a merit-based program; financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend ranges from $500 to $1,000, depending upon the funds available each year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years. Additional information This program is named for Naomi Berber, the first woman elected to the Graphic Arts Technical

SCHOLARSHIPS Foundation Society of Fellows. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year for high school seniors; March of each year for students already in college.

[240] NATIONAL AAJA GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS Asian American Journalists Association 1182 Market Street, Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 346-2051 Fax: (415) 346-6343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaja.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Asian American undergraduate or graduate students interested in careers in broadcast, photo, or print journalism. Eligibility Applicants must be Asian American high school seniors or college students (graduate or undergraduate) enrolled full time in accredited institutions. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range up to $2,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline April of each year.

[241] NATIONAL ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS AND SCIENCES SCHOLARSHIPS National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Attn: Scholarship Committee 111 West 57th Street, Suite 1020 New York, NY 10019 (212) 586-8424 Fax: (212) 246-8129 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.emmyonline.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to prospective college students interested in a career in the television industry. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who plan to enter a 4-year college or university and major in a television or another communications-related field. A brief creative essay must be submitted as part of the application package. Finalists must submit a portfolio of their creative work. Selection is based on academic record, standardized test scores, creative accomplishments, field and work experience, a 1-page essay on their career aspirations, and a 2-page essay on which continuing television program, past or present, has most influenced their life and why. Financial data The stipend is $7,500 per year. Funds may be used for tuition, books, living expenses, and other related educational expenses. Duration 4 years. Additional information This program was established in 1993. Number awarded 2 each year.

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[242] NATIONAL DAIRY SHRINE/DMI MILK MARKETING SCHOLARSHIPS National Dairy Shrine Attn: Office of Executive Director 1224 Alton Darby Creek Road Columbus, OH 43228-9792 (614) 878-5333 Fax: (614) 870-2622 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dairyshrine.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students enrolled in a dairy science program (including majors in agricultural communications) and to encourage them to pursue careers in the marketing of dairy products. Eligibility Applicants must be college sophomores, juniors, or seniors who have a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must be majoring in dairy science, animal science, agricultural economics, agricultural communications, agricultural education, general agriculture, or food and nutrition. Selection is based on student organizational activities (15 percent), other organizations and activities (10 percent), academic standing and course work associated with marketing (25 percent), honors and awards (10 percent), marketing experiences (10 percent), and reasons for interest in dairy product marketing, including plans for the future (30 percent). Financial data Scholarships are $1,500 or $1,000. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This program is jointly sponsored by the National Dairy Shrine and Dairy Management Inc. (DMI). Number awarded 7 each year; 1 at $1,500 and 6 at $1,000 each. Deadline March of each year.

[243] NATIONAL FFA SCHOLARSHIPS FOR UNDERGRADUATES IN THE HUMANITIES National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members who wish to study agricultural journalism and related fields in college. Eligibility This program is open to current and former members of the organization who are pursuing a full-time degree in fields related to agricultural journalism and communications, floriculture, and landscape design. For most of the scholarships, applicants must be high school seniors; others are open to students currently enrolled in college. The program includes a large number of designated scholarships that specify the locations where the members must live, the schools they must attend, the fields of study they must pursue, or other requirements. Some consider family income in the selection process,

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS but most do not. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data Stipends vary, but most are at least $1,000. Duration 1 year or more. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by many different corporate sponsors. Number awarded Varies; generally, a total of approximately 1,000 scholarships are awarded annually by the association. Deadline February of each year.

[244] NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS National Speakers Association Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 1500 South Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-2552 Fax: (480) 968-0911 E-mail: information.nsaspeaker.org Web site: www.nsaspeaker.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in focusing on speech communication in college. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring or minoring in speech communications. Preference is given to applicants who have the potential of making an impact using skills in oral communication. Selection is based on a 500-word essay on the applicants’ career objectives and how they will use their skill in oral communication; a letter of recommendation from a speech teacher or the speech department head or dean; a list of awards, honors, extracurricular activities, and outside work interests; and an official transcript. Financial data The stipend is $4,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1989. It includes the following named scholarships: the Earl Nightingale Scholarship, the Cavett Robert Scholarship, the Bill Gove Scholarship, and the Nido Qubein Scholarship. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[245] NEBRASKA PRESS ASSOCIATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Nebraska Press Association Foundation 845 S Street Lincoln, NE 68508 (402) 476-2851 (800) 369-2850 Fax: (402) 476-2942 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nebpress.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Nebraska who are interested in preparing for a career in print journalism.

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Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors in Nebraska who are interested in attending a college or university in the state and majoring in print journalism. Preference is given to students with specific interests in news, editorial, photography, circulation, production, or advertising. To apply, students must complete an application; they are encouraged to send 2 letters of reference. Selection is based on academic record, financial need, and good citizenship in school and the community. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Deadline February of each year.

[246] NEW ENGLAND PRESS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP New England Press Association Educational Foundation 360 Huntington Avenue 428 CP Boston, MA 02115 (617) 373-5610 Web site: www.nepa.org/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in New England who are majoring in journalism. Eligibility To qualify for this scholarship, students must attend an accredited journalism program at a New England college or university, provide official transcripts of all academic courses completed in advanced study following high school, submit a completed application form, include samples of work that show an interest in the newspaper field and competency in the skills required (clips of stories, photographs, student papers), submit a current resume, and write a 500-word essay on the reasons for wanting to work in the newspaper field and how the scholarship will help them fulfill that goal. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year.

[247] NEW HAMPSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters 10 Chestnut Drive Bedford, NH 03110 (603) 472-9800 Fax: (603) 472-9803 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nhab.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to New Hampshire residents interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a broadcasting-related field. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this program are residents of New Hampshire who are working on or planning to work on an undergraduate or graduate degree in broadcasting or communications. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications are also available from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, 37 Pleasant Street,

SCHOLARSHIPS Concord, NH 03301-4005, (603) 225-6641, Fax: (603) 2251700, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 3 each year.

[248] NEW JERSEY PRESS FOUNDATION INTERNSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS New Jersey Press Foundation Attn: Scholarship Awards Committee 840 Bear Tavern Road, Suite 305 West Trenton, NJ 08628-1019 (609) 406-0600 E-mail:[email protected] Web site: www.njpa.org/foundation/index.html Purpose To provide financial assistance and internship opportunities to journalism majors in New Jersey. Eligibility This program is open to college students whose permanent home addresses are in New Jersey. They must be majoring in journalism in college and interested in participating in a summer internship at a daily, weekly, or other newspaper in New Jersey. Students who have worked as full-time or permanent part-time employees for a professional newspaper are ineligible. To apply, students must submit a completed application, an autobiographical essay, an official transcript, 2 letters of recommendations, and 3 work samples or clippings. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data This program provides a $3,000 stipend and a paid internship (at least $300 per week) to each recipient, for a total award of $6,000 per year. Approximately one half of the internship salary is subsidized by the New Jersey Press Foundation. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration The scholarship covers 1 academic year; the internship lasts 10 weeks during the summer. Additional information Recipients may attend college in any state. Number awarded 6 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[249] NEW YORK PRESS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS New York Press Association Attn: Educational Coordinator 1681 Western Avenue Albany, NY 12203-4305 (518) 464-6483 Fax: (518) 464-6489 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nynewspapers.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate education to journalism students in New York. Eligibility This program is open to students who have been residents of New York state for at least 1 year and are enrolled or will be enrolled in a New York state school with a recognized program of undergraduate study in print journalism. Applicants must submit 3 faculty and/or work recommendations, 3 clips of published work, and a 200- to 300-word essay on the importance of print journalism in today’s world. Selection is based on the essay, prior involvement and commitment to journalism,

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writing samples, academic record and achievement, recommendations, and completeness of the application. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[250] NEW YORK SCHOLARSHIPS Advertising Production Club 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 721 New York, NY 10165 (212) 983-6042 Fax: (212) 983-6043 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apc-ny.org/Scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from the New York City metropolitan area who are enrolled in a graphic arts or communications program in the area. Eligibility This program is open to residents of the New York City metropolitan area who are enrolled in a graphic arts or communications program at a college or university in that area. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Number awarded 4 each year.

[251] NEW YORK STATE AFL-CIO SCHOLARSHIP New York State AFL-CIO Attn: Education Director 100 South Swan Street Albany, NY 12210-1939 (518) 436-8516 Fax: (518) 436-8470 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nysaflcio.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for education in labor relations or a related field (including journalism) to children of union members in New York. Eligibility Eligible are graduating high school seniors whose parent or guardian is a member of a union affiliated with the New York State AFL-CIO. The recipient must intend to pursue a career in labor relations or a labor-related interest in another field (history, economics, law, political science, sociology, or journalism) at an accredited institution of higher education in New York. Selection is based on a letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor, official transcripts, SAT scores, and an essay of 400 to 500 words on a topic that changes annually; recently, the topic was “Why should a working man or woman choose to become a member of a labor union?” Finalists are interviewed. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration 4 years. Additional information Information is also available from New York State AFL-CIO Scholarship Committee, c/o Dr. Lois Gray, Cornell University, ILR School, 16 East 34th Street,

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10016. This scholarship was established in 1988. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[252] NEWHOUSE FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/newhouse.html Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to African American high school seniors planning to attend college and major in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American high school seniors who plan to enroll in an accredited 4-year college or university and major in print journalism. Applicants must submit a resume, 6 samples of their published work, an official transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, and a 500- to 800word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, career goals, and interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA, majors in print journalism, works with the campus newspaper, and works for 10 weeks as a paid intern (minimum salary of $325 per week) for 3 summers at a Newhouse Newspaper. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[253] NEWHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM National Association of Hispanic Journalists Attn: Scholarship Committee 1000 National Press Building 529 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20045-2001 (202) 662-7145 (888) 346-NAHJ Fax: (202) 662-7144 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nahj.org/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to Hispanic American undergraduate students interested in preparing for careers in the media. Eligibility College juniors and seniors are eligible to apply if they are of Hispanic descent and are interested in majoring in journalism. Applicants must submit an official transcript of grades; a 1-page resume with their educational background, work history, awards, internships, other scholarships, language proficiency, and any work done for their school newspaper, radio, and/or television station; samples of their work; 2 reference letters; a 500-word autobiography in the third person,

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written in the form of a news story; and documentation of financial need. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year; the program also provides funding to attend the association’s convention and an internship during the summer between the junior and senior year. Duration 2 years. Additional information This program, which began in 1994, is sponsored by the Newhouse Foundation and administered by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) as part of its Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund. The recipient participates in a summer internship at a Newhouse Newspaper. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[254] NEWSPAPER EDITING INTERN PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE JUNIORS, SENIORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS Dow Jones Newspaper Fund P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543-0300 (609) 452-2820 (800) DOWFUND Fax: (609) 520-5804 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dowjones.com/newsfund Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility College juniors, college seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply for the internship if they are full-time students interested in a career in journalism. Interns returning to undergraduate or graduate studies receive a scholarship. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. College professors and instructors and former full-time professional journalists are ineligible. Financial data Interns receive a regular wage from the newspapers for which they work. The scholarship stipend is $1,000. Duration Internship: 3 months during the summer. Scholarship: 1 year. Additional information Interns attend a 2-week editing residency and then work as copy editors on a daily newspaper. Number awarded Up to 100 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[255] NEWSPRINT SOUTH, INC. SCHOLARSHIPS Mississippi Press Association Education Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 351 Edgewood Terrace Jackson, MS 39206 (601) 981-3060 Fax: (601) 981-3676 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mspress.org/edufound Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and currently-enrolled undergraduates in Mississippi who are preparing for a career in journalism.

SCHOLARSHIPS Eligibility Eligible to apply are incoming freshmen and currently-enrolled college students in Mississippi who are majoring in print journalism. Applicants must have at least a 3.0 GPA. To apply, students must submit a completed application, an official transcript, a resume, 4 published writing samples or clips, and a letter of recommendation from a school faculty member. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000, payable in 2 equal installments. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years provided the recipient maintains at least a 3.0 GPA and participates in summer internships. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[256] NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER FULL-TIME SCHOLARSHIPS Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association-North Carolina Chapter Attn: TSgt Dennis Blocker 259 Maynard Street Pope Air Force Base, NC 28308 (910) 394-2357 E-mail: 43CS/[email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to Cumberland County, North Carolina residents, Fort Bragg/Pope AFB employees, and their dependents who are interested in majoring (on a full-time basis) in communications, electronics, or a related field in college. Eligibility This program is open to Cumberland and bordering county residents (in North Carolina), Fort Bragg/Pope AFB employees (civilian or military), and their dependents. High school seniors and currently-enrolled college students may apply. All applicants must be attending or planning to attend college on a full-time basis and majoring in a field related to: communications, electronics, computers, engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, information systems, or information sciences. Students majoring in management, business, or other technical areas that relate to the fields above are also eligible. Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement (up to 500 words) of career goals, 2 letters of recommendation, appropriate transcripts, a resume, and a statement of financial need. They must demonstrate an active involvement in school and the community (military applicants must also include involvement in the military community). Selection is based on academic achievement (primarily) and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Funds are sent directly to the recipient and must be applied to tuition, fees, and books. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Number awarded Up to 11 each year, 6 of which are reserved for high school seniors. Deadline April of each year.

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[257] NORTH CAROLINA CHAPTER PART-TIME SCHOLARSHIPS Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association-North Carolina Chapter Attn: TSgt Dennis Blocker 259 Maynard Street Pope Air Force Base, NC 28308 (910) 394-2357 E-mail: 43CS/[email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to Cumberland County, North Carolina residents, Fort Bragg/Pope AFB employees, and their dependents who are interested in majoring (on a part-time basis) in communications, electronics, or a related field in college. Eligibility This program is open to Cumberland and bordering county residents (in North Carolina), Fort Bragg/Pope AFB employees (civilian or military), and their dependents. High school seniors and currently-enrolled college students may apply. All applicants must be attending or planning to attend college on a part-time basis and majoring in a field related to: communications, electronics, computers, engineering, physics, chemistry, mathematics, information systems, or information sciences. Students majoring in management, business, or other technical areas that relate to the fields above are also eligible. Applicants must submit a completed application, a statement (up to 500 words) of career goals, 2 letters of recommendation, appropriate transcripts, a resume, and a statement of financial need. They must demonstrate an active involvement in school and the community (military applicants must also include involvement in the military community). Selection is based on academic achievement (primarily) and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Funds are sent directly to the recipient and must be applied to tuition, fees, and books. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded Up to 4 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[258] NORTHWEST JOURNALISTS OF COLOR SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Northwest Journalists of Color c/o Asian American Journalists Association-Seattle Chapter P.O. Box 9698 Seattle, WA 98109 (206) 464-2092 Web site: www.aaja.org/Chapters/Seattle/index.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority students from Washington state who are interested in careers in journalism. Eligibility These scholarships are open to minority students from Washington state who are planning a career in broadcast, photo, or print journalism. Applicants may be high school seniors or college undergraduates who are residents of Washington state, although they may attend college anywhere in the country. Students are not required to major in journalism, but they should have a strong interest in the subject. Financial data Stipends are up to $1,000.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program is sponsored by the Seattle chapters of the Asian American Journalists Association and the Native American Journalists Association, the Black Journalists Association of Seattle, and the Latino Media Association of Seattle. Since 1986, the sponsor has awarded more than $57,000 in scholarships. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[259] NORTHWESTERN MUTUAL LIFE/UNCF SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students at UNCF-member institutions who are from Wisconsin and majoring in business-related fields (including communications and public relations). Eligibility This program is open to sophomores and juniors at UNCF-member colleges and universities who are enrolled full time, have earned at least a 3.0 GPA, have verified unmet financial need, are U.S. citizens or permanent residents, are from Wisconsin (Milwaukee preferred), and are majoring in 1 of the following fields: accounting, actuarial science, business administration, communications, computer sciences, finance, human resources, information systems, law, mathematics, or public relations. To apply, students must submit a completed application, a 1-page essay on career goals, an official school transcript, and letters of recommendation from a faculty member or dean. An interview is required. Financial data The maximum stipend is $6,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Deadline January of each year.

[260] NPPF STILL SCHOLARSHIP National Press Photographers Foundation 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306 Durham, NC 27705-2586 (919) 383-7246 (800) 289-6772 Fax: (919) 383-7261 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nppa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding photojournalism undergraduates. Eligibility Applicants must have completed at least 1 year at a recognized 4-year college or university in the United States or Canada that offers courses in photojournalism, be working on a bachelor’s degree, be intending to pursue a career in journalism, and have at least half a year of undergraduate study remaining. These awards are aimed at those with journalism potential but with little opportunity and great need. Financial data The award is $1,000.

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Duration 1 year. Additional information Further information is available from Bill Sanders, 640 N.W. 100 Way, Coral Springs, FL 33071, (954) 341-9718, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[261] NPPF TELEVISION NEWS SCHOLARSHIP National Press Photographers Foundation 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306 Durham, NC 27705-2586 (919) 383-7246 (800) 289-6772 Fax: (919) 383-7261 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nppa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding photojournalism undergraduates in television news. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled at a recognized 4-year college or university in the United States or Canada that offers courses in television news photojournalism, working on a bachelor’s degree as a junior or senior, and intending to pursue a career in journalism. As part of the selection process, they must submit a videotape containing examples of their work (including up to 3 complete stories with voice narration from their professor or advisor) and a 1-page biographical sketch that includes a personal statement on professional goals. Financial need and academic achievement are also considered. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Further information is available from Dave Hamer, 3702 North 53rd Street, Omaha, NE 68104, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[262] NSPA JOURNALISM HONOR ROLL AWARD National Scholastic Press Association 2221 University Avenue, S.E., Suite 121 Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 625-8335 Fax: (612) 626-0720 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.studentpress.org/nspa/contests.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to outstanding high school journalists. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who have achieved a GPA of 3.75 or higher and have worked in student media for 1 or more years. The publication on which the student works must have a current membership in the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). Candidates must be nominated by their teacher. The nominee judged most outstanding receives this award. Selection is based on cumulative GPA, publications experience (including years on staff, positions held, and workshops/conventions attended), college plans, and an essay of 500 words or less that explains “Why I’m choosing a career in journalism.” Financial data The award is a $1,000 scholarship.

SCHOLARSHIPS Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[263] NUEVO MUNDO/VIET MERCURY SCHOLARSHIP Mercury News Attn: Employee Relations and Services 750 Ridder Park Drive San Jose, CA 95190 (408) 920-5644 Fax: (408) 271-3689 Web site: www.sjmercury.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in the San Jose, California area who are fluent in Vietnamese or Spanish and interested in a newspaper career. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors attending a school in the East Side Union High School District of San Jose, California. Applicants must be interested in a career in the newspaper business (including journalism, marketing, photography, advertising, or design) and be bilingual in either Spanish and English or Vietnamese and English. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA, have U.S. resident status, and have a letter of acceptance from an accredited local college or university. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 2 years; in addition, 2 of the original 4 winners also receive a scholarship for their third year in college plus a paid internship at Nuevo Mundo or Viet Mercury. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[264] NYWICI MATRIX SCHOLARSHIPS New York Women in Communications, Inc. Attn: Scholarships 355 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor New York, NY 10017-6603 (212) 297-2133 Fax: (212) 370-9047 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nywici.org/student.scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education in communications to students at colleges or universities in the New York metropolitan area. Eligibility This program is open to full-time college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are enrolled in a communications-related major (advertising, broadcasting, communications, journalism, marketing, new media, or public relations) at a college or university in the metropolitan New York City area (including New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut). Applicants must 1) be able to provide evidence of involvement in communications-related extracurricular and other activities, including internships and involvement in New York Women in Communication, Inc. (NYWICI), 2) have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in their major and 3.0 overall, 3) explain their career goals in 75 words or less, and 4) submit an essay of 300 to 500 words on a theme that changes annually but relates to the field of communications. Selection is based on academic excellence and involvement in a field of communications. An interview may be required.

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Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[265] OHIO NEWSPAPERS FOUNDATION MINORITY SCHOLARSHIPS Ohio Newspapers Foundation 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 216-B Columbus, OH 43215-7038 (614) 486-6677 Fax: (614) 486-4940 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ohionews.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to minority high school seniors in Ohio planning to pursue careers in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors in Ohio who are members of minority groups (African American, Hispanic, Asian American, or American Indian) and planning to pursue careers in newspaper journalism. Applicants must have a high school GPA of 2.5 or higher and demonstrate writing ability in an autobiography of 750 to 1,000 words that describes their academic and career interests, awards, extracurricular activities, and journalism-related activities. Financial data The award is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[266] OHIO NEWSPAPERS FOUNDATION UNIVERSITY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Ohio Newspapers Foundation 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 216-B Columbus, OH 43215-7038 (614) 486-6677 Fax: (614) 486-4940 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ohionews.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students majoring in journalism at a college or university in Ohio. Eligibility This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors at Ohio colleges and universities who have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to write clearly in an autobiography of 750 to 1,000 words that describes their academic and career interests, awards, extracurricular activities, and journalism-related activities. Emphasis should be given to newspaper or print journalism. Financial data The award is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [267] OKLAHOMA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters Attn: OAB Education Foundation 6520 North Western, Suite 104 Oklahoma City, OK 73116 (405) 848-0771 Fax: (405) 848-0772 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.oabok.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students majoring in broadcasting in Oklahoma. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled at an Oklahoma college or university and majoring in broadcasting. They must be entering their junior or senior year, have earned at least a 3.0 GPA, be taking a full course load (at least 12 credits), and be planning to enter the broadcast industry upon graduation. Selection is based on financial need, achievements, industry goals, and extracurricular activities. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program includes the following named awards: the Sadie Adwon Scholarship, the Stan Forrer Memorial Scholarship, the Jack Morris Scholarship, the Mark Rawlings Scholarship, the Carl C. Smith Scholarship, the Harold C. & Frances Langford Stuart Scholarship, and the Bill Teegins Scholarship. Number awarded 7 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[268] OKLAHOMA CITY CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Communications-Oklahoma City Chapter Attn: Judy Steele, Scholarship Review Committee Coordinator Express Services, Inc. 6300 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Web site: www.okcawc.org/html/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to women studying journalism or a related field in Oklahoma on the undergraduate or graduate level. Eligibility This program is open to women who are 1) juniors or seniors enrolled at a 4-year Oklahoma college or university in journalism or a related field; 2) sophomores enrolled at a 2-year Oklahoma college in journalism or a related field; or 3) graduate students in journalism or a related field at an Oklahoma university. As part of the application process, applicants must submit a statement of 300 to 500 words explaining why they are applying for the scholarship, their plan for completing their education, the number of hours they plan to take each semester, their proposed date of graduation, the school they have chosen and why, their long-term career goals, and how they learned about the scholarship. In addition to that essay, selection is based on aptitude, interest in pursuing a career in journalism or a related field, academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Preference is given to student or professional members of the Association of Women in Communications.

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Financial data Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must enroll full time. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline April of each year.

[269] ONLINE EDITING INTERN PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE JUNIORS, SENIORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS Dow Jones Newspaper Fund P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543-0300 (609) 452-2820 (800) DOWFUND Fax: (609) 520-5804 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dowjones.com/newsfund Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience at online newspapers to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility College juniors, college seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply for the internship if they are interested in a career editing, designing, and programming for Internet-accessible World Wide Web sites and online newspapers. Interns returning to undergraduate or graduate studies receive a scholarship. Financial data Interns receive a regular wage from the online service for which they work. The scholarship stipend is $1,000. Duration Internship: 3 months during the summer. Scholarship: 1 year. Additional information Interns attend a 1-week residency at the University of Kansas before taking up their internship. Number awarded Up to 12 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[270] OREGON ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS Oregon Association of Broadcasters Attn: Executive Director P.O. Box 449 Eugene, OR 97440-0449 (541) 343-2101 Fax: (541) 343-0662 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.or-broadcasters.org/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Oregon who are interested in majoring in broadcast-related fields in college. Eligibility This program is open to Oregon residents who are either enrolled or accepted for enrollment at a 2- or 4-year public or private college or university in the state. They must be planning to enroll or be currently enrolled in a full-time undergraduate course of study, majoring in broadcast journalism, production, management, or another broadcast-related field. Applicants must be first- or second-year students in a 2-year program or sophomores, juniors, or seniors in a 4-year program. Preference is given to applicants with at least a 3.0 cumulative GPA and demonstrated academic and/or profes-

SCHOLARSHIPS sional experience in broadcasting or other electronic-media fields. As part of the application process, students must submit an essay that explains their reasons for choosing a broadcast major and includes any broadcast activities in which they have participated, their first job preference after college, their 10year goals, any other scholarships they have received, and any academic honors they have received. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Jim Upshaw, Scholarship Committee, University of Oregon, School of Journalism and Communication, Eugene, OR 974031275. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[271] OREGON ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS Oregon Association of Broadcasters Attn: Executive Director P.O. Box 449 Eugene, OR 97440-0449 (541) 343-2101 Fax: (541) 343-0662 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.or-broadcasters.org/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Oregon who are interested in majoring in broadcastrelated fields in college. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are Oregon residents, are accepted at a 2- or 4-year public or private college or university in the state, are planning to enroll full time, are planning to major in a broadcast-related field, and have at least a 3.0 GPA. Preference is given to applicants with demonstrated academic and/or professional experience in broadcasting or other electronic-media fields. As part of the application process, students must submit an essay that explains their reasons for choosing a broadcast major and identifies any broadcast activities in which they have participated, their first job preference after college, their 10-year goals, any other scholarships they have received, and any academic honors they have received. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Jim Upshaw, Scholarship Committee, University of Oregon, School of Journalism and Communication, Eugene, OR 974031275. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[272] OREGON STATE PERSONNEL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7395 (800) 452-8807, ext. 7395 Fax: (541) 687-7419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osac.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in selected fields (including public relations) to members of the Oregon State Personnel Managers Association. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are working at least part-time on an academic degree or a professional certificate in personnel management, personnel administration, human resources management, safety management, labor relations, industrial relations, industrial engineering, business administration, public relations, or a closelyrelated field. Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate students. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[273] ORLAND DODSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Shreveport Journalism Foundation c/o Lynn Stewart Centenary News Service 2911 Centenary Boulevard P.O. Box 41188 Shreveport, LA 71134-1188 (318) 869-5120 Fax: (318) 869-5026 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students from selected areas of Louisiana who are majoring in journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled college students who reside in parishes in northwest Louisiana and who are majoring in journalism in college. If their college does not offer that major, a communications major will qualify. Applicants must have a GPA of at least 2.5 overall and 3.0 in their major. They must submit a 250-word essay on this topic: “Why I want to pursue a career in journalism/public relations.” Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must be a senior at the time the scholarship is awarded. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [274] ORLANDO SENTINEL RAVE SCHOLARSHIP Orlando Sentinel 633 North Orange Avenue Orlando, FL 32801 (407) 420-5591 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in selected counties in Florida who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting or journalism. Eligibility To be eligible, applicants must be high school seniors attending school the following counties in Florida: Lake, Orange, Osceola, Seminole, or west Volusia. They must be planning to pursue a career in broadcasting or journalism (e.g., editing, writing or reporting, graphics, photography, or online services) at a college, trade school, or university; have at least a 3.0 GPA; and submit a completed application, an official transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, and an essay on “What do you think is the most significant news event in the past five years and why?” Family income is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Funds are sent to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[275] OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Overseas Press Club Attn: OPC Foundation 40 West 45th Street New York, NY 10036 (212) 626-9220 Fax: (212) 626-9210 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.opcofamerica.org/txtfdn.tm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career as a foreign correspondent. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying in the United States and are interested in working as a foreign correspondent after graduation. Applicants are invited to submit an essay (up to 500 words) on an area of the world or an international topic that they believe deserves better coverage. Also, they should attach a 1-page letter about themselves: their education, relevant experience, and how they plan to use the funds if they are selected. They should not send resumes, clippings, or photographs. Selection is based on the clarity and focus of the essay along with the professional commitment of the applicant. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 11 each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[276] PACIFIC PRINTING & IMAGING ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Pacific Printing & Imaging Association Attn: Scholarship Department 5319 S.W. Westgate Drive, Suite 117 Portland, OR 97221-2430 (503) 297-3328 (877) 762-7742 Fax: (503) 297-3320 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ppi-assoc.org Purpose To provide funding to high school seniors and graduates who intend to enter the printing and imaging industry. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors and graduates from Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Washington. Applicants must have been accepted to either 1) a 2-year associate degree/certificate program in printing/graphic communications technology, or 2) a 4-year bachelor’s degree program in printing management. Scholarships are not available for fine arts, graphic design, or graphic illustration. Funding is awarded on the basis of academic achievement. Financial data The annual stipend is $3,500 for a 4-year bachelor’s degree program or $1,250 for an associate degree program. Duration 1 year. Additional information These scholarships are underwritten by a number of printing industry members and suppliers. In addition to receiving financial aid, scholarship recipients are linked with mentors from Pacific Printing & Imaging Association companies. Recipients must attend community and state colleges, trade schools, or California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo. Recipients must attend school on a fulltime basis. Number awarded Several every year. Deadline March of each year.

[277] PACIFIC WOMEN’S SPORTS FOUNDATION SENIOR GIRL SCHOLARSHIP Pacific Women’s Sports Foundation P.O. Box 82328 San Diego, CA 92138 (619) 295-9009 Web site: www.pwsf.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in San Diego County, California who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in a field related to athletics (including sports reporting). Eligibility This program is open to women in San Diego County who are attending or have been accepted at a college or university. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a sports career, including such fields as sports broadcasting, sports psychology, sports medicine, coaching, officiating, sports marketing, and physical education. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be able to demonstrate financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [278] PAUL AND HELEN L. GRAUER SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs of the novice class or higher. Preference is given to students who are 1) residents of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska and attending schools in those states and 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[279] PBABJ SCHOLARSHIP Palm Beach Association of Black Journalists c/o Kevin McDonald, Scholarship Chair P.O. Box 19533 West Palm Beach, FL 33416 (561) 833-5549 Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American students in the Palm Beach, Florida area who are interested in working on an undergraduate degree in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American students who have a grade point of at least 2.7, can show proof of acceptance at a college or university in the Palm Beach, Florida area, and plan to pursue a degree in journalism (print, television, radio, or photography). Applicants must also provide a 1-page autobiography, a letter from their guidance counselor verifying their GPA, proof of acceptance at a college or university, and a list of extracurricular activities. They may be invited for an interview before a final selection is made. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Palm Beach Association of Black Journalists is an organization of African American media professionals in Palm Beach, Martin, and St. Lucie counties. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[280] PENNSYLVANIA WOMEN’S PRESS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association c/o Teresa Spatara P.O. Box 152 Sharpsville, PA 16150 (724) 962-0990 Web site: www.pnpa.com/pwpa/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Pennsylvania residents interested in majoring in journalism on the undergraduate or graduate school level in the state. Eligibility This program is open to Pennsylvania residents who are majoring in print journalism in a 4-year or graduatelevel program at a Pennsylvania college or university. Both males and females are eligible. They must be classified as a junior, senior, or graduate student. Applications must be accompanied by a 500-word essay summarizing their interests in journalism, a copy of their current transcript, clippings of their published work, and a list of their brothers and sisters along with their ages and educational status. Selection is based on proven journalistic ability, dedication to journalism, and general merit; financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is at least $750. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[281] PHD ARA SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (any class). Preference is given to students who are 1) residents of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska, 2) majoring in journalism, computer science, or electronic engineering, and 3) the children of deceased radio amateurs. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[282] PHILADELPHIA ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS SCHOLARSHIPS

[284] PHILLIPS BUSINESS INFORMATION SCHOLARSHIP

Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists P.O. Box 8232 Philadelphia, PA 19101 Web site: www.pabj.org/pabjscholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American high school seniors in Philadelphia who are interested in majoring in journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to African American students graduating from a public or parochial high school in Philadelphia who are interested in pursuing a degree in journalism. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher (a transcript is required) and must submit a 500-word profile of a community leader, teacher, pastor, activist, business person, or police officer (to demonstrate writing skills). In addition, students must submit at least 2 letters of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor and an autobiography. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Information is also available from Denise Clay, Bucks County Courier Times, 8400 Route 13, Levittown, PA 19057, (215) 949-4195. Recipients must attend a 4-year college or university in the United States. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite business applications (including communications and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite business applications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[283] PHILLIP PORTER/CLEVELAND CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Cleveland Chapter 4337 Chanticleer Drive Fairview Park, OH 44126-1906 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.www.spj.org/cleveland Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in the Cleveland, Ohio area who are interested in majoring in journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to talented high school journalists who are seniors, from the greater Cleveland area, and planning to enter the field of journalism or communications after college. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 4 years. Additional information The scholarship is named for a former Plain Dealer editor who was a co-founder of the Cleveland Chapter. It was first awarded in 1964. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[285] PHILO T. FARNSWORTH SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association. Applicants may be studying in any area of broadcasting. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. Number awarded 1 each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS Deadline September of each year.

[286] THE PLAIN DEALER SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Cleveland Scholarship Programs 850 Euclid Avenue, Suite 1000 Cleveland, OH 44114-3304 (216) 241-5587 Fax: (216) 241-1137 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cspohio.org Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to graduating seniors at high schools in the Cleveland metropolitan area who are interested in preparing for a career in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors who have a GPA of 2.75 or higher and are residents of Cuyahoga, Geauga, Lake, Lorain, Medina, Portage, and northern Summit counties, Ohio. Applicants must be from a family in which the income does not exceed $45,000 per year for a family of 2 or 3, $55,000 for a family of 4, or $70,000 for a family of 5 or more. They must be planning to major in business, marketing, finance, accounting, computer science, engineering, pre-law, communications, English, or journalism, with the goal of applying their education toward a career in print journalism. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains full-time enrollment and a GPA of 2.75 or higher. Additional information This program is sponsored by The Plain Dealer. Recipients are eligible for a summer internship at the newspaper during the summer following their sophomore year of college. Number awarded 10 each year, distributed as follows: 4 from Cleveland Public Schools, 1 from East Cleveland Public Schools, 2 from the remainder of Cuyahoga County, 1 from Lake and Geauga counties, 1 from Lorain County, and 1 from Medina, Portage, and northern Summit counties. Deadline March of each year.

[287] PORTLAND CHAPTER AAJA SCHOLARSHIPS Asian American Journalists Association-Portland Chapter c/o Emily Tsao 15495 S.W. Sequoia Parkway, Suite 190 Portland, OR 97224 (503) 294-5968 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaja.org/Chapters/Portland Purpose To provide financial assistance to Asian and other students in the Portland, Oregon area who want to study journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to students who are graduating from high schools or attending college in the area of Portland, Oregon and planning to pursue a career in journalism. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year.

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Additional information Funding for 1 of these scholarships is provided by Pacific Gas and Electric; the other is named in honor of Stanford Chen. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[288] PORTLAND PRESS HERALD/MAINE SUNDAY TELEGRAM SCHOLARSHIP FUND Maine Community Foundation Attn: Program Director 245 Main Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-9735 (877) 700-6800 Fax: (207) 667-0447 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mainecf.org/scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students of color who are interested in studying journalism at a college or university in Maine. Eligibility This program is open to students of color from anywhere in the United States who are interested in majoring in journalism, media studies, or related fields. First priority is given to students at the University of Southern Maine, but if no qualifying candidates apply from that school, students attending other 4-year postsecondary educational institutions in Maine are considered. Preference is given to applicants entering or currently enrolled as full-time students pursuing a career in print journalism. Selection is based on academic potential, financial need, and a demonstrated interest in and aptitude for print journalism. Financial data A stipend is paid (amount not specified). Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program was established in 2000. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

[289] PRESS CLUB OF HOUSTON EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP Press Club of Houston Educational Foundation P.O. Box 541038 Houston, TX 77254-1038 (713) 867-8847 Web site: www.reporters.net/hpc/college.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division college students in the greater Houston area who are majoring in journalism or broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to residents in the greater Houston area (Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, or Waller counties) or students attending college in those areas. Applicants must be juniors or seniors in college, enrolled full time, and majoring in journalism, broadcasting, or communications. Students majoring in another subject may also apply, if they have a clearly defined intention to pursue a career in journalism or broadcasting. Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, and career goals.

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Financial data Stipends average $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 30 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

Aid and Scholarship Services, 1887 Makuakane Street, Honolulu, HI 96817-1887, (808) 842-8216, Fax: (808) 841-0660, E-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.pauahi.org. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

[290] PRESS CLUB OF NEW ORLEANS JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

[292] PRINT AND GRAPHICS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Press Club of New Orleans Attn: Scholarship Committee 203 Carondelet Street, Suite 415 New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 523-1010 Fax: (504) 525-9327 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: members.cox.net/ustabfast/Home.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Louisiana who will be majoring in journalism. Eligibility Qualified applicants include those Louisiana residents who will be enrolled in university-level print or broadcast journalism programs during the upcoming academic year. To apply, students must submit a completed scholarship application, a brief written statement outlining their course of study and career goals, a statement of their financial need, and (if possible) examples of their published work, including newspaper stories, tapes, columns, and/or editorials. Financial data A total of $5,000 is awarded each year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend school in any state. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Attn: Scholarship Competition 200 Deer Run Road Sewickley PA 15143-2600 (412) 741-6860, ext. 309 (800) 910-GATF Fax: (412) 741-2311 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gatf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to qualified and interested college students who want to prepare for careers in the graphic communications industries. Eligibility To be eligible to apply for an award, students must be interested in a career in graphic communications; be a high school senior, a high school graduate who has not yet started college, or a currently-enrolled college student; and be willing to attend school on a full-time basis (scholarships are not awarded for part-time study). To apply, high school students must 1) take the SAT or ACT and indicate that their test scores are to be sent to the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation and 2) fill out the foundation’s application form. Current college students are requested to submit transcripts and a letter of recommendation from their major area advisor. College freshmen also need to submit a high school transcript. Semifinalists are interviewed. Selection is based on academic records and honors, extracurricular activities, and letters of recommendation. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $1,500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the college selected by the award winner; the college will be authorized to draw upon the award to pay for tuition and other fees. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the recipient maintains a 3.0 GPA and full-time enrollment. Number awarded Approximately 300 per year. Deadline February of each year for high school seniors; March of each year for students already in college.

[291] PRINCE KUHIO HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club Attn: Scholarship Chair P.O. Box 4728 Honolulu, HI 96812 Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies (priority given to journalism) to persons of Hawaiian descent. Eligibility Applicants must be of Hawaiian descent (descendants of the aboriginal inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778), able to demonstrate academic and leadership potential, and enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited degree program. Graduating seniors and current undergraduate students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; graduate students must have at least a 3.3 GPA. Priority is given to members of the Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club in good standing, including directly related family members. Special consideration is given to applicants majoring in Hawaiian studies, Hawaiian language, and journalism. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Information on this program is also available from the Ke Ali’i Pauahi Foundation, Attn: Financial

[293] PSSC LEGACY FUND SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in international satellite and/or distance education applications (including broadcasting, communications, and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to international satellite and/or

SCHOLARSHIPS distance education applications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[294] PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA MULTICULTURAL AFFAIRS SCHOLARSHIPS Public Relations Student Society of America Attn: Director of Education 33 Irving Place, Third Floor New York, NY 10003-2376 (212) 460-1474 Fax: (212) 995-0757 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.prssa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority college students who are interested in preparing for a career in public relations. Eligibility This program is open to minority (African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander) students who are at least juniors at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be attending college full time, be able to demonstrate financial need, and have earned a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Membership in the Public Relations Student Society of America is preferred but not required. A major or minor in public relations is preferred; students who attend a school that does not offer a public relations degree or program must be enrolled in a communications degree program. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[295] QUARTON-MCELROY/IOWA BROADCASTERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Iowa Broadcasters Association P.O. Box 71186 Des Moines, IA 50325 (515) 224-7237 Fax: (515) 224-6560 Web site: www.iowabroadcasters.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in Iowa who are interested in preparing for a career in radio or television broadcasting. Eligibility Applicants must be graduating from a high school in Iowa and planning to enroll full time in a 2-year or 4-year broadcasting program at an Iowa college or university. Selection is based on academic record, an essay (up to 500 words) on personal interest in broadcasting, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $3,000 per year. Duration 4 years. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[296] QUERN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GRANTS Illinois Student Assistance Commission Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015-5209 (847) 948-8550 (800) 899-ISAC Fax: (847) 831-8549 TDD: (847) 831-8326, ext. 2822 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.isac1.org/ilaid/quernit.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Illinois who are pursuing additional certification or an undergraduate degree in designated areas of information technology (including communications engineering). Eligibility Applicants must be Illinois residents and U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. They must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and be pursuing additional certification or an undergraduate degree in an information technology field. Currently, the approved fields are business information and data processing services; computer and information sciences; computer engineering; electrical, electronics, and communications engineering; electrical and electronic engineeringrelated technology; electromechanical instrumentation and maintenance technology; information processing/data entry technician; and mathematics and computer science. Preference is given to renewal applicants, those who have already completed a baccalaureate degree, and those who demonstrate the greatest financial need. Financial data The maximum stipend is $2,500. Funds may be used for payment of tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. Duration 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline The priority filing date is at the end of April. Applications received after that date are processed in the order they are received, until funds are exhausted.

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[297] RADIO AND TELEVISION NEWS DIRECTORS FOUNDATION UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS

[299] RDW GROUP, INC. MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR COMMUNICATIONS

Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036-5302 (202) 467-5218 Fax: (202) 223-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rtndf.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance for the undergraduate education of students whose career objective is radio or television news. Eligibility This program is open to sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are enrolled full time in electronic journalism in a college or university where such a major is offered. Applicants must submit 1 to 3 examples of reporting or producing skills on audio or video cassette tapes (no more than 15 minutes total), a description of their role on each story and a list of who worked on each story and what they did, a statement explaining why they are seeking a career in broadcast or cable journalism, and a letter of endorsement from a faculty sponsor certifying that the candidate has at least 1 year of school remaining. Financial data This scholarship is $1,000, paid in semiannual installments of $500 each. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) also provides an expense-paid trip to the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual international conference. It defines electronic journalism to include radio, television, cable, and online news. Previous winners of any RTNDF scholarship or internship are not eligible. Number awarded 9 each year. Deadline April of each year.

Rhode Island Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Union Station Providence, RI 02903 (401) 274-4564 Fax: (401) 331-8085 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rifoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate and graduate students in Rhode Island who are interested in preparing for a career in communications. Eligibility This program is open to minority undergraduate and graduate students who are Rhode Island residents. Applicants must intend to pursue a course of study in communications. They must be able to demonstrate their commitment to a career in communications and financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 300 words) on the impact they would like to have on the communications field. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program is sponsored by the RDW Group, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[298] RALPH V. “ANDY” ANDERSON, K0NL, SCHOLARSHIP Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc. P.O. Box 831 Riverdale, MD 20738 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.amateurradio-far.org Purpose To provide funding to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in earning a bachelor’s degree (particularly in journalism). Eligibility There is no restriction on the course of study, but preference is given to applicants pursuing studies leading to a degree in journalism. Applicants must intend to earn a bachelor’s degree and be residents of the United States or its territories. The minimum license requirement is General Class. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must attend an accredited school (university, college, or technical institute) on a fulltime basis. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[300] READER’S DIGEST FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in communications, journalism, or English. Eligibility This program is open to juniors and seniors attending a UNCF-member college or university who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, have demonstrated an interest in print journalism, and are majoring or minoring in communications, journalism, or English. To apply, students must submit a completed application form, a published writing sample, a statement on career goals, a financial need statement, an official transcript, a photograph, and a recommendation from a professor of journalism, communications, or English. Financial data A stipend is paid (amount not specified). Funds are sent directly to the recipient’s college to pay for tuition, fees, room, and board. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Deadline November of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [301] REAL-TIME FINANCIAL NEWSWIRE INTERN PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE JUNIORS, SENIORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS Dow Jones Newspaper Fund P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543-0300 (609) 452-2820 (800) DOWFUND Fax: (609) 520-5804 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dowjones.com/newsfund Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience at real-time financial news services to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility College juniors, college seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply for the internship if they are full-time students interested in a career in journalism. Interns returning to undergraduate or graduate studies receive a scholarship. Financial data Interns receive a regular wage from the realtime financial news service for which they work. The scholarship stipend is $1,000. Duration Internship: 3 months during the summer. Scholarship: 1 year. Additional information Interns attend a 1-week residency and then work on the staffs of financial news services that deliver real-time economic, business, and political news to audiences around the world on private computer circuits and the Internet. Most internships are in the New York City area or Washington, D.C. Number awarded Up to 12 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[302] REGINALD K. BRACK, JR. NULITES SCHOLARSHIP National Urban League Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 120 Wall Street New York, NY 10005 (212) 558-5373 Fax: (212) 344-8948 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nul.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college studies in communications to African American students who belong to NULITES chapters of the National Urban League. Eligibility This program is open to NULITERS graduating from high school and former members currently in their freshman or sophomore year of college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing careers in communications (including, but not limited to, broadcasting, public relations, publishing, and journalism). They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on need, merit, community service, and academic achievement. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 4 years. Additional information Funding for these scholarships is provided by the National Urban League and Time Inc. Number awarded Varies each year.

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[303] REID BLACKBURN SCHOLARSHIP National Press Photographers Foundation 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306 Durham, NC 27705-2586 (919) 383-7246 (800) 289-6772 Fax: (919) 383-7261 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nppa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students who are interested in pursuing a career in photojournalism. Eligibility Applicants must have completed at least 1 year at a recognized 4-year college or university in the United States or Canada that offers courses in photojournalism, be working on a bachelor’s degree, be intending to pursue a career in journalism, and have at least half a year of undergraduate study remaining. A statement of philosophy and goals is especially important in the selection process, although financial need and academic achievement are also considered. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program is named for a photographer for the Columbian newspaper of Vancouver, Washington who lost his life when Mount St. Helens erupted on May 18, 1980. Further information is available from Jeremiah Coughlan, The Columbian, 701 West Eighth Street, Vancouver, WA 98660, (360) 694-3391, E-mail: [email protected]. Recipients may attend school in the United States or Canada. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[304] RHODE ISLAND ADVERTISING SCHOLARSHIP Rhode Island Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Union Station Providence, RI 02903 (401) 274-4564 Fax: (401) 331-8085 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rifoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Rhode Island college students interested in preparing for a career in advertising, television, or filmmaking. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled college students in Rhode Island who are sophomores or juniors. Applicants must intend to pursue a career in advertising, including public relations, marketing, graphic design, film, or broadcast production. They must be able to a commitment to a career in advertising and be able to demonstrate financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 300 words) on the impact they would like to have on the advertising industry. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program is sponsored by the Ad Club of Southeastern New England, P.O. Box 41537, Provi-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS dence, RI 02940, (401) 295-1563, Fax: (401) 295-4743, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[305] RICHARD M. URAY SCHOLARSHIP National Broadcasting Society Attn: National Vice President for Operations P.O. Box 915 St. Charles, MO 63302-0915 (866) 272-3746, ext. 3000 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.onu.edu/org/irts-aerho Purpose To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the National Broadcasting Society (NBS). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are members of the society. Selection is based on academic record, service to the society, professional broadcasting achievements, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[306] RISING COMMUNICATOR SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Communications-Tulsa Professional Chapter P.O. Box 52295 Tulsa, OK 74125-0295 Web site: www.awctulsa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of student chapters of the Association for Women in Communications (AWC) affiliated with the Tulsa Professional Chapter. Eligibility This program is open to college sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are members of an AWC student chapter affiliated with the Tulsa Professional Chapter. Applicants must be enrolled in at least 9 hours and majoring in a field of communications, including but not limited to print and broadcast journalism, television and radio production, film, advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design, multimedia design, or photography. They must submit a resume that includes school activities, internships, jobs, professional activities, honors, and achievements; an essay of 300 to 500 words describing why they have chosen the field of communications and how they will use the profession to make a difference; 2 letters of recommendation; and college transcripts. Selection is based on demonstrated excellence in communications, positive contributions toward communications on campus and/or in the community, demonstrated commitment to a career in the communications profession, and academic achievement. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year.

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[307] ROBB JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Community Foundation for the Capital Region Executive Park Drive Albany, NY 12203 (518) 446-9638 Fax: (518) 446-9708 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cfcr.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in New York’s “capital region” who are interested in majoring in journalism in college. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this funding are high school seniors in the Albany, New York area who will be enrolling in an accredited 4-year college or university and are planning to major in journalism. Applicants must submit samples of their journalistic work. Scholastic achievement is considered in the selection process, along with community and social contributions. Personal recommendations are required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established to honor the former publisher of the Times Union. Number awarded 1 each year.

[308] ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in designated Rocky Mountain states who are interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including broadcasting, communications, and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must be attending schools in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [309] RON AUTRY SCHOLARSHIP Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc. 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 449 Atlanta, GA 30303 (404) 688-5525 Fax: (404) 688-3060 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.atlcf.org/autry.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Georgia residents who are majoring in journalism at a 4-year college or university. Eligibility This program is open to legal residents of Georgia who are enrolled in a 4-year college or university and pursuing studies in journalism (news, advertising, circulation, or human resources). Applicants must be upper-division students, be enrolled full time, have a GPA of 2.0 or higher, and be able to demonstrate financial need. Financial data The maximum stipend is $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[310] RTNDA PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR TELEVISION NEWSROOM MANAGEMENT Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036-5302 (202) 467-5218 Fax: (202) 223-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rtndf.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students whose career objective is television newsroom management. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate and undergraduate students who are enrolled in electronic journalism in a college or university where such a major is offered. Applicants must include a 1-page essay on why they are seeking a career in television newsroom management and a letter of endorsement from a faculty sponsor certifying that the applicant has at least 1 year of school remaining. Financial data This scholarship is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1996. The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) also provides an expense-paid trip to the RadioTelevision News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual international conference. It defines electronic journalism to include radio, television, cable, and online news. Previous winners of any RTNDF scholarship or internship are not eligible. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[311] SACRAMENTO BEE JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS Sacramento Bee Attn: Community Relations Department 2100 Q Street P.O. Box 15779 Sacramento, CA 95852 (916) 321-1794 Fax: (916) 321-1783 Web site: www.sacbee.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to students from the circulation area of the Sacramento Bee who are interested in studying journalism in college. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, and western El Dorado counties (California) who are high school seniors or full-time college students. Applicants must have demonstrated an interest in pursuing a career in the newspaper business, including journalism, photography, arts, and graphics. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on published work (45 points), vocational objectives letter (15 points), transcript (10 points), resume (10 points), letters of recommendation (10 points), and the personal judgment of the evaluators (10 points). Financial data Stipends range from $1,500 to $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Up to 8 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[312] SACRAMENTO BEE MINORITY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS Sacramento Bee Attn: Community Relations Department 2100 Q Street P.O. Box 15779 Sacramento, CA 95852 (916) 321-1794 Fax: (916) 321-1783 Web site: www.sacbee.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority high school seniors or college students from the circulation area of the Sacramento Bee who are interested in a career in the newspaper business. Eligibility This program is open to minorities residing in Sacramento, Placer, Yolo, or western El Dorado counties (California) who are high school seniors or full-time college students. Applicants must have a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in the newspaper business with an emphasis on journalism, but also including such newspaper-related subjects as photography, arts and graphics, online, advertising, and marketing. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Selection is based on an essay (50 points), financial need (20 points), current resume (10 points), transcript (5 points), letters of recommendation (5 points), published work (5 points), and the personal judgment of the evaluators (5 points). Financial data Stipends range from $1,500 to $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must attend an accredited 4-year college or university. Number awarded Up to 8 each year.

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[313] SAN DIEGO CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP

[315] SCHOLARSHIPS FOR ASPIRING FINANCIAL JOURNALISTS

Asian American Journalists Association-San Diego Chapter 1010 Second Avenue P.O. Box 881625 San Diego, CA 92168-1625 (858) 616-8525 Web site: www.aafa-sandiego.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in the San Diego, California area who are interested in majoring in a journalism-related field in college. Eligibility This program is open to students who are majoring or planning to major in a journalism-related field at a college or university in the San Diego, California area. To apply, students must submit a statement explaining why they want to be a journalist, a list of activities, awards, and experience, and some work samples (e.g., newspaper or magazine articles, radio or TV reporting). Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[314] SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CHAPTER OF AAJA SCHOLARSHIPS Asian American Journalists Association-San Francisco Bay Area Chapter c/o Vera Chan Contra Costa Times 2640 Shadelands Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 977-8428 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aajasf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Asian American undergraduate or graduate students in the San Francisco Bay area who are interested in careers in broadcast or print journalism. Eligibility These scholarships are open to Asian American students attending school in the greater Bay Area region or whose principal residency is in northern California but who are attending school elsewhere. Applicants may be high school seniors entering college in the following fall, undergraduates, or graduate students. Students do not need to be majoring in journalism, radio/television, photojournalism, or mass communications, but they must demonstrate serious intent to pursue a career in journalism. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; 1 award is reserved for an applicant who demonstrates serious financial need and 1 is reserved for a recent graduate who has an unpaid internship.

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New York Financial Writers Association Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 338 Ridgewood, NJ 07451-0338 (201) 612-0100 Fax: (201) 612-9915 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nyfwa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to journalism students in the New York City area who are interested in pursuing a career as a business or financial journalist. Eligibility This program is open to journalism students in the New York City area who are interested in preparing for a career as a business or financial journalist. This interest is the sole scholarship qualification. Applicants should send an essay, explaining why they wish to pursue a career in the field. In addition, they may send samples of their writing and clips. Financial data The stipend is $2,400. Duration 1 year. Number awarded The number of winners varies from year to year and relates to the quality of the applicants. Recently, 10 scholarships were awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[316] SCHOLARSHIPS IN TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION Society for Technical Communication 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 904 Arlington, VA 22203-1822 (703) 522-4114 Fax: (703) 522-2075 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.stc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career in some area of technical communications. Eligibility This program is open to 1) full-time undergraduate students working toward a bachelor’s degree in technical communications who have completed at least 1 year of college and 2) full-time graduate students working toward a master’s or doctoral degree in technical communications. Applicants must be studying communication of information about technical subjects; other majors, such as general journalism, electronic communication engineering, computer programming, entertainment, and creative writing are not eligible. Selection is based on academic record and potential for contributing to the profession of technical communication; financial need is not considered unless applicants are judged to be equal in all other respects. Financial data Scholarships are $2,000; funds are paid to the school for the benefit of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 14 each year: 7 to undergraduate students and 7 to graduate students.

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[317] SCRIPPS HOWARD TOP TEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Scripps Howard Foundation Attn: Vickie Martin 312 Walnut Street, 28th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202-4040 (513) 977-3034 Fax: (513) 977-3800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scripps.com/foundation Purpose To provide financial assistance to college juniors and seniors interested in a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students entering their junior or senior year with a major in journalism. They must be nominated by the college or university they attend. Selection is based on academic achievement and a demonstrated interest in a career in journalism. Nominees also must submit a personal essay emphasizing their long-term goals. Financial data The stipend is $10,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program began in 1999. Number awarded 10 each year.

[318] SEATTLE PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Communications-Seattle Professional Professional Chapter Attn: Scholarship Chair 1412 S.W. 102nd Street, PMB 224 Seattle, WA 98146 (206) 298-4966 Fax: (206) 285-5220 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.seattleawc.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Washington who are preparing for a career in communications. Eligibility This program is open to Washington state residents who are enrolled at a 4-year college or university in the state as a junior, senior, or graduate student (sophomores at 2-year colleges applying to a 4-year institution are also eligible). Applicants must be majoring, or planning to major in a communications program, including print and broadcast journalism, television and radio production, film, advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design, multimedia design, photography or technical communication. Selection is based on demonstrated excellence in communications; contributions made to communications on campus and in the community; scholastic achievement; financial need; and writing samples from journalism, advertising, public relations, or broadcasting. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used for tuition and fees. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[319] SHANE MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in radio. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants must be studying for a career in radio. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by Shane Media Services of Houston, Texas, and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[320] SOUTH ASIAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS South Asian Journalists Association Attn: Scholarship Committee c/o Sreenath Sreenivasan Columbia Graduate School of Journalism 2950 Broadway New York, NY 10027 (212) 854-5979 Fax: (212) 854-7837 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.saja.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students of South Asian descent who are serious about pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, currently-enrolled college students, and graduate students who are of South Asian descent (including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and IndoCaribbean) and working on a degree in journalism. Applicants must be attending a school in the United States or Canada. Those with financial hardship are given special consideration. Spouses and children of the sponsor’s board members are not eligible to apply. Selection is based on interest in journalism, writing skills, involvement in the sponsoring organization, reasons for entering journalism, and financial need. Financial data The stipends are either $500 (to high school and college recipients) or $1,000 (to graduate school recipients). Duration 1 year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Additional information Recipients are expected to volunteer at the sponsor’s annual convention or other events during the year. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 to a high school senior, 1 to a college student, and 1 to a graduate student. Deadline April of each year.

[321] SOUTH CAROLINA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM South Carolina Space Grant Consortium c/o College of Charleston Department of Geology 58 Coming Street Charleston, SC 29424 (843) 953-5463 Fax: (843) 953-5446 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cofc.edu/~scsgrant Purpose To provide financial assistance for space-related study (including journalism) to undergraduate students in South Carolina. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students at member institutions of the South Carolina Space Grant Consortium. Applicants should be rising juniors or seniors majoring in space-related studies, although students from the basic sciences, astronomy, science education, planetary science, environmental studies, engineering, fine arts, and journalism are also eligible to apply. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic qualifications of the applicant; 2 letters of recommendation; a description of past activities, current interests, and future plans concerning an aerospace-related field; and faculty sponsorship. The South Carolina Space Grant Consortium is a component of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Space Grant program, which encourages the participation of women, underrepresented minorities, and persons with disabilities. Financial data The stipend is $1,500 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Members of the consortium are Benedict College, The Citadel, College of Charleston, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, Furman University, University of South Carolina, Wofford College, South Carolina State University, The Medical University of South Carolina, and University of the Virgin Islands. This program is funded by NASA. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[322] SOUTH DAKOTA RETAILERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS South Dakota Retailers Association P.O. Box 638 Pierre, SD 57501 (605) 224-5050 (800) 658-5545 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sdra.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students

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in South Dakota who are interested in pursuing a career in retailing. Eligibility This program is open to residents of South Dakota who are interested in a career in a retail field. Applicants must have completed at least 1 quarter of study at a South Dakota vocational school or 1 year of study at a college or university in the state. Full-time enrollment is required. Selection is not based solely on financial need or on outstanding scholarship. Financial data The amounts of the stipends vary. A total of at least $3,000 is available for this program each year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Examples of eligible fields include, but are not limited to, agribusiness, apparel merchandising, auto mechanics, automotive technology, business administration, computer science, culinary arts, commercial baking, electrical maintenance, heating and ventilation, hotel and restaurant management, landscape design, pharmacy, printing industries, sales and marketing management, and tourism industry management. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline May of each year.

[323] SOUTHEASTERN WISCONSIN CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter P.O. Box 511847 Milwaukee, WI 53203 (414) 297-9424 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awcmilwaukee.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to women who are studying a field related to communications at a college or university in southeastern Wisconsin. Eligibility This program is open to women currently enrolled at colleges and universities in southeastern Wisconsin in a field related to communications. Selection is based on 1) academic achievement, 2) potential for professional communications work, and 3) involvement in 1 or more of the following: volunteer work, internships, student organizations, or college and university programs. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

[324] SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in designated southern California counties who are interested in major-

SCHOLARSHIPS ing in satellite-related disciplines (including broadcasting, communications, and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must be attending schools in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara, or Ventura counties in California. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is also considered. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[325] SPORTS JOURNALISM INSTITUTE National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org Purpose To provide college journalists of color and others with an opportunity to learn more about sports journalism. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors and sophomores, especially members of ethnic and racial minority groups. Applicants must be interested in participating in a summer program that includes a crash course in sports journalism followed by an internship in the sports department of a daily newspaper. They must submit a current college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, up to 7 writing samples or clips, and an essay of up to 500 words stating why they should be chosen to participate in the program. Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated interest in sports journalism as a career, and the essay. Eligibility is not limited to journalism majors. Financial data All expenses are paid during the crash course segment. A salary is paid during the internship portion. At the conclusion of the program, participants receive a $500 scholarship for the following year of college. Duration 10 days for the crash course (at the end of June); 7 weeks for the internship (July through mid-August). Additional information The crash course takes place during the annual convention of the Associated Press Sports Editors (ASPE), which sponsors this program. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[326] SPRINGFIELD AREA CHAPTER AWC SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-Springfield Area Chapter P.O. Box 5192 Springfield, IL 62705-5192 (217) 787-4923 Fax: (217) 787-6047 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awcspringfield.org/Awc_scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students with a connection to central Illinois who are studying in a field related to communications. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are either residents of central Illinois or attending a school there. Applicants must be majoring in communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields and have an above-average GPA. They must submit an essay that deals with their career goals and what they hope to accomplish in the field of communications. In addition to that essay, selection is based on reference letters, current college transcripts, and a telephone interview. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

[327] SPRINGFIELD NEWSPAPERS SCHOLARSHIP Valley Press Club P.O. Box 5475 Springfield, MA 01102 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: community.masslive.com/cc/valleypress Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students from Connecticut and Massachusetts who are interested in preparing for a career in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to students who are majoring or planning to major in print journalism in college. They must be residents of western Massachusetts or northern Connecticut. Financial need is considered in the selection process. An interview may be required. Transcriptions must be submitted. Financial data The maximum stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [328] ST. PETERSBURG TIMES CAREER JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS St. Petersburg Times Attn: Director of Development 490 First Avenue South P.O. Box 1121 St. Petersburg, FL 33731 (727) 893-8780 Fax: (727) 892-2990 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sptimes.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors from selected Florida counties who are interested in a journalism career. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Citrus, Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, or Pinellas counties, Florida. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and a demonstrated interest in a journalism career. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Duration 4 years. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[329] STAN SCOTT SCHOLARSHIP College Fund/UNCF Attn: Director, Educational Services 8260 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive P.O. Box 10444 Fairfax, VA 22031-4511 (703) 205-3466 Web site: www.uncf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to lower-division students at UNCF-member institutions who are majoring in journalism or communications. Eligibility Eligible to apply for these scholarships are students who are currently-enrolled as sophomores in UNCFmember colleges or universities. Applicants must be majoring in communications or journalism. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year; renewable until graduation. Number awarded 2 each year.

[330] STERLING SENTINEL AWARDS Fort Wayne News-Sentinel Attn: Sterling Sentinel Coordinator 600 West Main Street Fort Wayne, IN 46802-1498 (260) 461-8758 (800) 444-3303, ext. 8758 Fax: (260) 461-8762 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.news-sentinel.com Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in selected counties in Indiana. Eligibility This program is open to seniors graduating from high schools in Allen and Whitley counties, Indiana. Each high school nominates 1 student to compete in each of 14 categories: arts, athletics, business, drama, English/literature, foreign

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language, industrial/vocational, journalism, mathematics, music/instrumental, music/voice, science, social studies, and speech. Selection is based on academic achievements, community service, and aptitude in the category. Financial data The stipend is $3,500 for journalism or $1,750 for the other 13 categories. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 14 each year: 1 in each of the categories. Deadline January of each year.

[331] TAMARISK SCHOLARSHIP FUND Grand Haven Area Community Foundation One South Harbor Drive Grand Haven, MI 49417 (616) 842-6378 Fax: (616) 842-9518 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ghafc.org/Scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to college students in western Michigan who are interested in Christian service through a career in the arts and media. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled at colleges and universities in western Michigan. Applicants must be able to demonstrate a “passionate commitment to Jesus Christ and an intense interest and commitment in affecting culture in Jesus’ name through a career in the arts and media.” Selection is based on financial need, academic achievement, and personal and career goals. Financial data The amount of the stipend depends on the need of the recipient and the availability of funds. Duration 1 year; maybe renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 6 students received support from this fund. Deadline March of each year.

[332] TELEGRAPH HERALD SCHOLASTIC JOURNALIST AWARD Telegraph Herald Attn: Executive Editor P.O. Box 688 Dubuque, IA 52004-0688 (563) 588-5662 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in the Telegraph Herald’s service area (Dubuque, Iowa area) who are interested in majoring in journalism in college. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this support are high school seniors who reside in the newspaper’s service area (approximately a 50-mile radius around Dubuque, Iowa) and are interested in majoring in journalism in college. To apply, students must submit an essay, work samples, recommendations, and a completed application form. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [333] TEXAS BROADCAST EDUCATION FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Texas Broadcast Education Foundation c/o Texas Association of Broadcasters 502 East 11th Street, Suite 200 Austin, TX 78701-2619 (512) 322-9944 Fax: (512) 322-0522 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.tab.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduates in Texas who are interested in pursuing a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in a fully-accredited program of instruction that emphasizes radio or television broadcasting or communications at a college that is a member of Texas Association of Broadcast Educators. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher and submit a letter from the department head certifying that they have a reasonable chance of successfully completing the course of instruction. Selection is based on depth of thought, clarity of expression, commitment to broadcasting, extracurricular activities, community involvement, and financial need. All students are encouraged to apply; special consideration is given to students from disadvantaged ethnic or economic backgrounds. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Awards include the Belo Corporation Scholarship for a junior or senior at a 4-year college, the Bonner McLane Scholarship for a junior or senior at a 4-year college, the Tom Reiff Scholarship for a rising junior or senior at a 4-year college, the Lady Bird Johnson Scholarship for a University of Texas at Austin student, the Vann Kennedy Scholarship for a student at any college or university, the Wendell Mayes, Jr. Scholarship for a student at any college or university, an unnamed scholarship for a freshman or sophomore at a 4-year college, and another unnamed scholarship for a student at a 2-year college or technical school. Number awarded 8 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[334] TEXAS CATTLEWOMEN SCHOLARSHIP Texas CattleWomen, Inc. Attn: Lisa Fuqua, Scholarship Chairperson 413 Lazy U Ranch Road Quanah, TX 79252 (940) 674-2493 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.texascattlewomen.org/TCWscholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to residents of Texas who are majoring in foods and nutrition, agricultural communications, or hotel and restaurant management in college. Eligibility Applicants must be graduates of a Texas high school who are currently enrolled at the sophomore through senior level in a 4-year college or university in Texas. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher and be majoring in foods and nutrition, agricultural communications, or hotel and restaurant management. Selection is based on evidence of potential for con-

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tinuing education, participation in student activities, evidence of leadership qualities, ability to relate well with others, financial need, and interest in and willingness to support the production and consumption of beef. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds may be used for any educational expense. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply. Number awarded 3 each year.

[335] TEXAS PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATORS ROVING SCHOLARSHIP Texas Professional Communicators Attn: Scholarship Director P.O. Box 173 Denison, TX 75021-0173 (903) 465-8567 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in Texas interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to students in accredited journalism programs at Texas colleges and universities (other than the University of Texas at Austin). Applicants must be at least second-semester sophomores. Financial need should be demonstrated. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[336] THELMA MARLOWE SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-Houston Professional Chapter c/o Dana Hoyland Lee Design At Work 17047 El Camino Real, Suite 221 Houston, TX 77058 (281) 280-8635 Fax: (281) 280-8927 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awc-houston.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division college students in the Houston area who are interested in a career in communications. Eligibility This program is open to students at colleges and universities in the Houston area who are majoring in a field of communications and have completed at least 60 college credit hours. Selection is based on leadership skills, contribution to the community and to the progress of women, academic accomplishments, and involvement in the field of communications. Financial data The stipend is $750. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this program is provided in part by Hart Publications, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year.

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[339] TUCKER-WILDER SCHOLARSHIP

National Association of Litho Clubs, Inc. Attn: National Secretary 6550 Donjoy Drive Cincinnati, OH 45242 (513) 793-2532 Web site: www.graphicarts.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students who are interested in preparing for a career in the printing, publishing, and graphic communications industry. Eligibility This program is open to students who are interested in furthering their academic skills in pursuit of a career in the printing, publishing, and graphic communications industry. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. First preference is given to the son, daughter, grandson, or granddaughter of a member of the association. Then, consideration is given to any other applicant who qualifies. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1965. Information is also available from J.R. Westland, NALC Awards, 15421 Old Columbia Pike, Burtonsville, MD 20866, (301) 384-7700, Fax: (301) 384-2616. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

Columbus Ledger-Enquirer Attn: Managing Editor 17 West 12th Street P.O. Box 711 Columbus, GA 31902-0711 (706) 324-5526 Web site: www.ledger-enquirer.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors in the Columbus, Georgia area who are interested in a journalism career. Eligibility This program is open to seniors at high schools in the Columbus, Georgia area. Applicants must be nominated by their high school as the school’s most outstanding journalism student. Selection is based on contributions to school and community through journalism and commitment to a newspaper career. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 3 additional years if the recipient remains a journalism major. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[338] TOCA PUBLISHERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

Golub Foundation Attn: Price Chopper Scholarship Office 501 Duanesburg Road P.O. Box 1074 Schenectady, NY 12301 (518) 355-5000 (800) 877-0870 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors living in Massachusetts, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York who want to major in a computer-related field (including graphic design) in a community or junior college in those states. Eligibility To qualify, high school seniors must live in the Price Chopper marketing areas; these include 1) Massachusetts (Berkshire, Hampden, Hampshire, Middlesex, Worcester); 2) Connecticut (Litchfield, Windham); 3) Pennsylvania (Lackawana, Luzerne, Susquehana, Wayne, Wyoming); 4) New Hampshire (Grafton, Sullivan); 5) Vermont (Bennington, Caledonia, Chittenden, Franklin, Lamoille, Orange, Orleans, Rutland, Washington, Windham, Windsor), and 6) New York (Albany, Broome, Chenango, Clinton, Columbia, Cortland, Delaware, Dutchess, Essex, Franklin, Fulton, Greene, Hamilton, Herkimer, Jefferson, Lewis, Madison, Montgomery, Oneida, Onondaga, Orange, Oswego, Otsego, Rensselaer, St. Lawrence, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Tioga, Ulster, Warren, Washington). Applicants must plan to major in a computer-related area (including computer sciences, computer information systems, electronic arts, or graphic design) in a community or junior college school in 1 of those 6 states, be able to demonstrate scholastic ability, and write an essay on how their future computerrelated occupation or profession will aid the community in which they live. Finalists must attend a personal interview. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 2 years.

Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association 120 West Main Street, Suite 200 P.O. Box 156 New Prague, MN 56071 (612) 758-6340 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students preparing for a career in green industry communications. Eligibility To qualify, students must be majoring or minoring in technical communications or in a green industry-related field (e.g., horticulture, plant sciences, botany, agronomy, plant pathology). Applicants must demonstrate an interest in using this course of study in the field of communications. They must have at least a 2.5 GPA and must be attending a 2-year or 4-year school that offers turf management curricula. As part of the application, students must submit 2 academic or professional references, a writing sample (a news article published or prepared for publication), a resume, their transcript, and an essay (500 words or less) that describes how they became interested in the turf and ornamental industry and their professional goals. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid through the bursar’s office at the recipient’s college or university. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Up to 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[340] TWO YEAR COMPUTER STUDIES SCHOLARSHIPS

SCHOLARSHIPS Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[341] UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM OF THE ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM Alabama Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Alabama in Huntsville Materials Science Building, Room 205 Huntsville, AL 35899 (256) 890-6800 Fax: (256) 890-6061 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uah.edu/ASGC Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduates who are studying the space sciences (including communications) at universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students entering their junior or senior year at the universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium. Applicants must be studying in a field related to space, including the physical, natural, and biological sciences, engineering, education, economics, business, sociology, behavioral sciences, computer science, communications, law, international affairs, and public administration. They must be U.S. citizens and have a GPA of at least 3.0. Individuals from underrepresented groups—specifically African Americans, Hispanic Americans, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, Asian Americans, and women of all races—are encouraged to apply. Interested students should submit a completed application with a career goal statement, personal references, a brief resume, and transcripts. Selection is based on 1) academic qualifications, 2) quality of the career goal statement, and 3) an assessment of the applicant’s motivation for a career in aerospace. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year. Additional information The member universities are University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of South Alabama, Tuskegee University, and Auburn University. Funding for this program is provided by NASA. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 37 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[342] UNITY FOUNDERS SCHOLARSHIP Unity: Journalists of Color, Inc. 1601 North Kent Street, Suite 1003 Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 469-2100 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.unityjournalists.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college journalism students who demonstrate experience and interest in multicultural issues. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors and seniors majoring in journalism or mass communications at an accredited college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrated experience and potential in the

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field of journalism, and an informed interest in and commitment to understanding multicultural issues. They must be a member of 1 of the following organizations: the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ), or the Native American Journalists Association (NAJA). Selection is based on 1) print, photographic, audio, or video examples of past journalistic work focused on racial, ethnic, or diversity issues; 2) a 1- to 2-page essay that clearly expresses a cognitive understanding of a multicultural issue related to journalism and/or the mass media; 3) 3 letters of recommendation; 4) a resume of work experience with an emphasis on experience that demonstrates an interest in and commitment to multicultural issues; and 5) their university transcript. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Funds are sent directly to the college or university. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This scholarship is dedicated to the members of AAJA, NABJ, NAHJ, and NAJA who founded Unity: Journalists of Color, Inc. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[343] VALLEY PRESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Valley Press Club P.O. Box 5475 Springfield, MA 01102 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: community.masslive.com/cc/valleypress Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors and college students from Connecticut and Massachusetts who are interested in preparing for a career in photojournalism. Eligibility This program is open to students who are majoring or planning to major in journalism, particularly photojournalism, in college. They must be residents of western Massachusetts or northern Connecticut. Financial need is considered in the selection process. An interview may be required. Transcriptions must be submitted. Financial data The maximum stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[344] VANCE PUBLISHING CORPORATION SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS who are interested in studying agricultural communications in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in agricultural communications. Preference is given to applicants with an emphasis in journalism. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by Vance Publishing Corporation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[345] VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS SCHOLARSHIP GRANT Virginia Association of Broadcasters Attn: Scholarship Committee 630 Country Green Lane Charlottesville, VA 22902 (434) 977-3716 Fax: (434) 979-2439 Web site: www.vabonline.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division students (either residents of Virginia or attending school there) who are majoring in broadcasting. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this program are entering juniors and seniors at a college or university that offers undergraduate training in broadcasting-related fields, such as mass media, communications, journalism, and advertising. Applicants must be either 1) a Virginia resident attending a college or university anywhere in the United States or 2) a nonresident student attending a Virginia college or university. They must intend to pursue a career in broadcasting. Financial need must be documented. Financial data The stipend is either $500 or $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 $1,000 scholarship and 3 $500 scholarships. Deadline February of each year.

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[346] WALL STREET JOURNAL PRODUCTION INTERN PROGRAM Dow Jones Newspaper Fund P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543-0300 (609) 452-2820 (800) DOWFUND Fax: (609) 520-5804 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dowjones.com/newsfund Purpose To provide work experience and financial assistance to undergraduate students interested in preparing for a career in newspaper production. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students, primarily those studying in a print graphic design field, who are interested in a career in newspaper production. Applicants must be upper-division students, be U.S. citizens, and have a GPA of 3.0 or better. Finalists will be interviewed. Selection is based on the interview, academic record, and work experience. Financial data Interns receive regular wages ($560 per week) and a $1,000 scholarship at the successful completion of the summer internship. Duration 3 months for the summer internship; 1 year for the scholarship. Additional information Interns work in 1 of the 17 Wall Street Journal production facilities located throughout the United States. They learn about managing and operating a newspaper plant. A similar program offered by Dow Jones (the Dow Jones Technology Intern Program) provides technology internship opportunities at the Wall Street Journal, Dow Jones Newswires, Dow Jones Interactive Publishing, and Dow Jones Indexes. Deadline November of each year.

[347] WALLY WIKOFF SCHOLARSHIP FOR EDITORIAL LEADERSHIP National Scholastic Press Association 2221 University Avenue, S.E., Suite 121 Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 625-8335 Fax: (612) 626-0720 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.studentpress.org/nspa/contests.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school journalists. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who have worked on the staff of a student newspaper that is a member of the National Scholastic Press Association (NSPA). Applicants must have a GPA of 3.25 or higher and must submit 3 published editorials and a brief recommendation from the program’s adviser. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship, first presented for the 1997-98 school year, is jointly sponsored by NSPA and the Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[348] WALTER S. PATTERSON SCHOLARSHIPS

[350] W.D. HOARD & SONS SCHOLARSHIP

Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in radio. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants must be studying for a career in radio. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $1,250. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters of Washington, D.C. and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline September of each year.

National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA members (particularly those with agricultural journalism experience) who are interested in studying dairy science in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in dairy science. Preference is given to applicants with agricultural journalism experience. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Funding for this scholarship is provided by W.D. Hoard & Sons Company, publisher of Hoard’s Dairyman. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[349] WASHINGTON POST SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/twp.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are majoring in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in print journalism and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[351] WEB OFFSET ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS Web Offset Association Attn: Scholarship Committee 100 Daingerfield Road Alexandria, VA 22314-2888 (703) 519-8156 Fax: (703) 519-7109 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.printing.org/WOA Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to students interested in fields related to graphic arts. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors and students currently enrolled in a postsecondary college, university, or other institution. Applicants must be emphasizing graphic arts in their studies. Selection is based on leadership potential, initiative, educational goals, community contributions, extracurricular activities, letters of recommendations, and (especially) financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $500 to $2,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Approximately 20 each year. Deadline April of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [352] WEST VIRGINIA BROADCASTERS SCHOLARSHIP Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Huntington Square, 16th Floor 900 Lee Street, East P.O. Box 3041 Charleston, WV 25331-3041 (304) 346-3620 Fax: (304) 346-3640 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.tgkvf.com/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for the study of communications in college to employees and family members of stations that are members of the West Virginia Broadcasters Association. Eligibility This program is open to residents of West Virginia who are students at a college or university anywhere in the country and majoring in communications, broadcasting, film, speech, broadcast journalism, advertising, broadcast electronics, or other arts and techniques of the communications field. Applicants must be employees or family members of stations that are members of the association, have a GPA of 2.5 or higher, and demonstrate good moral character. Selection is based on financial need, GPA, and any other unusual circumstances. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program is sponsored by the West Virginia Broadcasters Association. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[353] WESTERN WASHINGTON CHAPTER JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Western Washington Chapter Attn: Scholarship Competition 3838 Stone Way North Seattle, WA 98103 (206) 545-7918 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.spjwash.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students in Washington state who are majoring in journalism. Eligibility Undergraduate students in Washington who are currently majoring in journalism or communications (including community college students planning to pursue journalism studies at a Washington college or university) are eligible to apply. As part of the application process, students must submit a letter of application, including an answer to the question “Why have you chosen a journalism career and what do you hope to accomplish” (500 words), a copy of their resume, a letter of recommendation, an official transcript of all college credits, and 3 work samples. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[354] WILLIAM B. RUGGLES RIGHT TO WORK SCHOLARSHIP National Institute for Labor Relations Research Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee 5211 Port Royal Road, Suite 510 Springfield, VA 22151 (703) 321-9606 Fax: (703) 321-7342 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nilrr.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for the undergraduate or graduate education of journalism students who are knowledgeable about the Right to Work principle. Eligibility Eligible are undergraduate or graduate students majoring in journalism in institutions of higher learning in the United States. Graduating high school seniors may also apply. Applicants must demonstrate potential for successful completion of educational requirements in an accredited journalism program and demonstrate an understanding of the principles voluntary unionism and the economic and social problems of compulsory unionism. Selection is based on scholastic ability and financial need. Financial data The award is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1974 to honor the Texas journalist who coined the phrase “Right to Work.” Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[355] WILLIAM D. KRAHLING EXCELLENCE IN JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS Alpha Tau Omega Foundation One North Pennsylvania Street, 12th Floor Indianapolis, IN 46204 (317) 684-1865 (800) 798-9286, ext. 133 Fax: (317) 684-1862 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ato.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate members of Alpha Tau Omega fraternity who are majoring in journalism Eligibility This program is open to members of the fraternity who have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Applicants must be majoring in journalism or a related field, have completed at least 1 year of college, and have at least 1 year of undergraduate study remaining before graduation. Selection is based on academic achievement (40 percent), demonstrated leadership in the fraternity (30 percent), and demonstrated leadership on campus and in the community (30 percent). Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

SCHOLARSHIPS [356] WILLIAM P. FRANK PRIZE FOR EXCELLENCE IN COMMUNICATIONS Delaware Community Foundation 100 West 10th Street, Suite 115 P.O. Box 1636 Wilmington, DE 19899 (302) 571-8004 Fax: (302) 571-1553 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.delcf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for college to high school seniors in Delaware who have been involved in journalism and/or communication activities. Eligibility This program is open to Delaware high school seniors who have been active in journalism and/or communication activities, including school newspapers and magazines and/or television and radio programs. Each school in the state may nominate 1 student. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 in each county of Delaware. Deadline February of each year.

[357] WILSON W. CARNES SCHOLARSHIP National FFA Organization Attn: Scholarship Office 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4321 Fax: (317) 802-5321 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to FFA interested in majoring in agricultural communications in college. Eligibility This program is open to members who are graduating high school seniors planning to enroll full time in college. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a 4-year degree in agricultural communications. Selection is based on academic achievement (10 points for GPA, 10 points for SAT or ACT score, 10 points for class rank), leadership in FFA activities (30 points), leadership in community activities (10 points), and participation in the Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) program (30 points). U.S. citizenship is required. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship is given in recognition of Mr. Wilson Carnes, retired editor of FFA New Horizons magazine, by his friends and co-workers. Funding is provided by the National FFA Foundation. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[358] WORLDSTUDIO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Worldstudio Foundation 225 Varick Street, Ninth Floor New York, NY 10014 (212) 366-1317, ext. 18 Fax: (212) 807-0024 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.worldstudio.org/scholar/intro.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to disadvantaged and ethnic minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to study fine or commercial arts (including advertising), design (including graphic design and new media), or architecture. Eligibility This program is open to disadvantaged or minority college students who are currently enrolled (must attend an accredited school) and majoring in the 1 of the following areas: advertising, architecture, crafts, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/video, film/theater design (including set and costume design), fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, industrial/product design, interior architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, new media, photography, surface/textile design, or urban planning. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible. International students may apply if they are enrolled at a U.S. college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on the quality of submitted work, a 600-word written statement of purpose, financial need, and academic record. Financial data Basic scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000, but awards between $3,000 and $5,000 are also presented at the discretion of the jury. Honorable mentions are $100. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 academic year. Recipients may reapply. Additional information The foundation encourages the scholarship recipients to focus on ways that their work can address issues of social and environmental responsibility. This program includes the following named awards: the Gaggenau Award for Design, the New York Design Center Awards, the ALU Awards for Design, the Color Wheel Award, the Honda Award for Environmental Design, the Rado Watch Scholarship for Design, the Janou Pakter Award, the Impac Group Award, the Color Optics Award. the AIGA Award, the Lonn Beaudry Memorial Award, and the Robert J. Hurst Award. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 20 scholarships and 10 honorable mentions were awarded. Deadline April of each year.

[359] XERNONA CLAYTON SCHOLARSHIP Atlanta Association of Black Journalists P.O. Box 54128 Atlanta, GA 30308 (770) 593-5837 Web site: www.aabj.org/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to African Americans and others majoring in communication-related fields at Georgia colleges or universities. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans and other qualified students enrolled in Georgia colleges and universities who are working on a degree in mass communications, journalism, English, public relations, and television, radio,

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS or film. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.8 or higher. They should complete an entry form, attach a required essay, and provide a current transcript. Judges rate essays on the basis of creativity, style, composition, persuasiveness, insight, and factual support of ideas. Media samples are judged on quality, demonstration of skill and talent, and degree of professionalism. Financial data The grand prize scholarship is $5,000; the first runner-up receives $3,000 and the second runner-up receives $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information All expenses are paid for the scholarship winners to attend the National Association of Black Journalists’ annual convention. Additional information is also available from Ernie Suggs, 3304 Lakeshore Crossing, Atlanta, GA 30324. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[360] YES YOU CAN SCHOLARSHIP FUND Seattle Foundation Attn: Scholarship Administrator 425 Pike Street, Suite 510 Seattle, WA 98101-2334 (206) 622-2294 Fax: (206) 622-7673 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.seafound.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African Americans from designated counties in Washington and Tennessee who are interested in studying fields related to business, communications, computer science, or education in college. Eligibility This program is open to African American residents of King and Snohomish counties in Washington and Tipton County in Tennessee. Applicants must be attending or planning to attend a public accredited college, university, community college, or technical school in the United States and majoring in business (including accounting, advertising, economics, finance, and marketing), communications, computer science, or education. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The maximum annual award is $2,000, but the total cannot exceed in-state tuition and fees. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s institution. Duration Up to 4 years, if the recipient maintains a GPA of 2.5 or higher. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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Fellowships Described here are 140 funding opportunities designed to support students working on a graduate degree in a field related to journalism or communications, including such specialties as advertising, agricultural communications, broadcast journalism, broadcasting, business reporting, graphic design and layout, online journalism, photojournalism, public relations, science reporting, and sports reporting. Usually no return of service or repayment is required. Note: other funding opportunities for graduate students working on a degree in journalism or a related field are also described in the Loans, Grants, and Awards subsections.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [361] AAAA MULTICULTURAL SCHOLARSHIPS American Association of Advertising Agencies Attn: Manager of Diversity Programs 405 Lexington Avenue, 18th Floor New York, NY 10174-1801 (212) 682-2500 (800) 676-9333 Fax: (212) 682-8391 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaaa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to racial minority students interested in pursuing graduate study in advertising. Eligibility This program is open to African Americans, Asian Americans, Hispanic Americans, and Native Americans who are interested in studying the advertising creative arts at designated institutions. Applicants must have already received an undergraduate degree and be able to demonstrate financial need. As part of the selection process, they must submit 10 samples of creative work in their respective field of expertise. Financial data Stipends are $10,000 or $5,000. Duration Most awards are for 2 years. Additional information This program began in 1997 and currently provides scholarships to students at the Adcenter at Virginia Commonwealth University, the Creative Circus and the Portfolio Center in Atlanta, the Miami Ad School, and the University of Texas at Austin. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 17 students received scholarships worth $165,000.

[362] AAJA-NEWHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP AND INTERNSHIP Asian American Journalists Association 1182 Market Street, Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 346-2051 Fax: (415) 346-6343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaja.org Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate and graduate students, especially Asian Pacific Americans, interested in working on a degree in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to all students but especially welcomes applications from historically underrepresented Asian Pacific American groups, including southeast Asians (Vietnamese, Cambodians, and Hmong), south Asians, and Pacific Islanders. Applicants may be graduating high school seniors who declare journalism as a major or undergraduate or graduate students pursuing a degree in journalism and a career in print journalism. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Financial data Stipends are $5,000, $3,000, or $1,000 per year. Duration 4 years for a graduating high school senior; 1 year for current undergraduate or graduate students. Additional information This program began in 1994; it is funded by Newhouse News Service and administered by the

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Asian American Journalists Association. Recipients are also eligible for summer internships with a Newhouse publication. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 7 of these scholarships (2 at $5,000, 3 at $4,000, 1 at $2,000, and 1 at $1,000) were awarded. Deadline April of each year.

[363] ABE SCHECTER GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036-5302 (202) 467-5218 Fax: (202) 223-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rtndf.org/asfi/scholarships/graduate.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students majoring in electronic journalism. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students (incoming or continuing) whose career objective is electronic journalism. They must have at least 1 full year of school remaining. An entry must include a completed application form, a statement explaining why the applicant seeks a career in broadcast or cable journalism (with reference to specific career preferences), a letter of endorsement from the dean or faculty sponsor verifying that the applicant has at least 1 year of school remaining, and a 1-page essay detailing past merits and career objectives. Financial data The stipend is $1,000, paid in 2 equal installments. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) also provides an expense-paid trip to the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual international conference. It defines electronic journalism to include radio, television, cable, and online news. Previous winners of any RTNDF scholarship or internship are not eligible. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[364] ABE VORON SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in radio broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association. Applicants must be studying for a career in radio. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses integrity, superior academic ability, potential to

FELLOWSHIPS be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[365] ADVERTISING PRODUCTION CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS Advertising Production Club 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 721 New York, NY 10165 (212) 983-6042 Fax: (212) 983-6043 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apc-ny.org/Scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from the New York City metropolitan area who are enrolled in a graphic arts or communications program. Eligibility This program is open to residents of the New York City metropolitan area who are enrolled in a graphic arts or communications program at a college or university anywhere in the United States. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Additional information This program is funded by the National Scholarship Trust Foundation and administered through the Graphic Arts Technical Foundation. Number awarded 2 each year.

[366] AFCEA FELLOWSHIPS Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Attn: Educational Foundation 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 (703) 631-6149 (800) 336-4583, ext. 6149 Fax: (703) 631-4693 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.afcea.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for doctoral study in the aspects of communications, intelligence, and information systems that relate to national security. Eligibility This program is open to any student pursuing a doctoral degree who is a U.S. citizen, can demonstrate leadership qualities and potential for future service to the United States, is in financial need, and is working on an area of study that relates to national security, including engineering (electronic, electrical, or communications), mathematics, physics, or computer science. Only 1 candidate per university will be considered. Selection is based primarily on academic excellence.

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Financial data The stipend is $15,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year. Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline January of each year.

[367] AFTRA/HELLER MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS American Federation of Television and Radio Artists Attn: AFTRA/Heller Memorial Foundation, Inc. 260 Madison Avenue, Seventh Floor New York, NY 10016 (212) 532-0800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aftra.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in selected fields (including broadcast journalism) who are members or the dependent children of members of the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists (AFTRA). Eligibility This program is open to AFTRA members and the dependent children of AFTRA members (or deceased members) in good standing for at least 5 years. Applicants may be interested in studying any field, particularly broadcast journalism, labor relations, and the performing arts. Selection is based on academic record and financial need. Financial data Stipends up to $2,000 per year are available. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Number awarded 12 to 15 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[368] ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Alabama Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Alabama in Huntsville Materials Science Building, Room 205 Huntsville, AL 35899 (256) 890-6800 Fax: (256) 890-6061 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uah.edu/ASGC Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study or research related to the space sciences (including communications) at universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students enrolled at the universities participating in the consortium. Applicants must be studying in a field related to space, including the physical, natural, and biological sciences, engineering, education, economics, business, sociology, behavioral sciences, computer science, communications, law, international affairs, and public administration. They must 1) present a proposed research plan related to space that includes an extramural experience at a field center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); 2) propose a multidisciplinary plan and course of study; 3) plan to be involved in con-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS sortium outreach activities; and 4) intend to pursue a career in line with NASA’s aerospace, science, and technology programs. U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals from underrepresented groups—specifically African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, and women of all races—are encouraged to apply. Interested students should submit a completed application form, description of the proposed research, a schedule, a budget, a list of references, a vitae, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Selection is based on 1) academic qualifications, 2) quality of the proposed research program or plan of study and its relevance to the aerospace science and technology program of NASA, 3) quality of the proposed interdisciplinary approach, 4) merit of the proposed utilization of a NASA center to carry out the objectives of the program, 5) prospects for completing the project within the allotted time, and 6) applicant’s motivation for a career in aerospace. Financial data The award for 12 months includes $16,000 for a student stipend and up to $6,000 for a tuition/student research allowance. Duration Up to 36 months. Additional information The member universities are University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of South Alabama, Tuskegee University, and Auburn University. Funding for this program is provided by NASA. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 12 of these fellowships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[369] ALEXANDER M. TANGER SCHOLARSHIPS Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association. Applicants may be studying any area of broadcasting. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline September of each year.

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[370] ALLISON FISHER SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/afisher.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are majoring in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in print journalism and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[371] AMERICAN NEWS WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM American News Women’s Club 1607 22nd Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20008 (202) 332-6770 Fax: (202) 265-6477 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.anwc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism at selected schools in the Washington, D.C. area. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students working on a journalism degree at the following universities in the Washington, D.C. area: Gallaudet, George Mason, George Washington, Howard, or UM. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 5 each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [372] ANDREW M. ECONOMOS SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in radio broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants must be interested in preparing for a career in radio. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by the RCS Charitable Foundation and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

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[374] ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN SPORTS MEDIA SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Sports Media P.O. Box 726 Farmington, CT 06034-0726 Web site: www.awsmonline.org/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to women undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in sportswriting. Eligibility This program is open to women who are enrolled in college or graduate school full time and plan to pursue a career in sportswriting, sports copy editing, sports broadcasting, or sports public relations. Entrants are required to submit a letter explaining why they are interested in a career in sports journalism, a resume highlighting their journalism experience, a letter of recommendation, up to 5 samples of their work, and a $5 application fee. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Information is also available from Stefanie Krasnow, Senior Editor, Sports Illustrated, 135 West 50th Street, Fourth Floor, New York, NY 10020-1393, (212) 522-3124, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 each in writing, copy editing, public relations, and television. Deadline October of each year.

[375] ATLANTA CHAPTER OF AAJA SCHOLARSHIPS [373] ARMENIAN RELIEF SOCIETY LAZARIAN GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP Armenian Relief Society of Eastern U.S.A., Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 80 Bigelow Avenue, Suite 200 Watertown, MA 02472 (617) 926-3801 Fax: (617) 924-7238 Purpose To provide financial assistance for degrees in selected fields (including journalism) to graduate students of Armenian ancestry. Eligibility This program is open to students of Armenian ancestry who intend to pursue their studies at the graduate level (master’s degree or doctorate) in 1 of the following fields: law, history, political science, international relations, journalism, government, economics, business administration, medicine, or public service. Selection is based on academic record, financial need, and Armenian community involvement. Financial data The amount awarded varies. Duration 1 year. Additional information Students may not receive more than 2 scholarships from the Armenian Relief Society. Deadline March of each year.

Asian American Journalists Association-Atlanta Chapter c/o Charles Tsai 1037 Colquitt Avenue, #7 Atlanta, GA 30307 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaja.org/Chapters/Atlanta Purpose To provide financial assistance to Asian American undergraduate and graduate students in Georgia who are interested in pursuing journalism as a career. Eligibility This program is open to Asian American graduate or undergraduate students enrolled in an accredited college or university in Georgia. Applicants must be interested in pursuing a career in print, photo, or broadcast journalism. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[376] AT&T LABORATORIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FELLOWSHIPS

[377] AT&T LABORATORIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM GRANTS

AT&T Laboratories Attn: Fellowship Administrator 180 Park Avenue, Room C103 P.O. Box 971 Florham Park, NJ 07932-0971 (973) 360-8109 Fax: (973) 360-8881 Web site: www.research.att.com/academic Purpose To provide financial assistance and research experience to minority and women students who are pursuing doctoral studies in computer and communications-related fields. Eligibility This program is open to minorities underrepresented in the sciences (Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans) and to women. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents beginning full-time Ph.D. study in a discipline relevant to the business of AT&T; currently, those include communications, computer science, electrical engineering, human computer interaction, industrial engineering, information science, mathematics, operations research, and statistics. Along with their application, they must submit a statement describing their technical interests and accomplishments, official transcripts, 3 academic references, and GRE scores. Selection is based on potential for success in scientific research. Fellowships are offered to students who receive no other support for graduate study. Financial data This program covers all educational expenses during the school year, including tuition, books, fees, and approved travel expenses; education expenses for summer study or university research; a stipend for living expenses of $1,400 per month (paid for 12 months the first 2 years and for 10 months in the following years); and support for attending approved scientific conferences. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 5 additional years as long as the fellow continues making satisfactory progress toward the Ph.D. Additional information The AT&T Laboratories Fellowship Program (ALFP) provides a mentor who is a staff member at AT&T Labs as well as a summer research internship within AT&T Laboratories during the first summer. The ALFP replaces the Graduate Research Program for Women (GRPW) and the Cooperative Research Fellowship Program (CRFP) run by the former AT&T Bell Laboratories. If students receive other fellowship support, the tuition support and stipend provided as part of the ALFP Fellowship will cease, but the other provisions will remain in force and the student will remain eligible for an ALFP Grant. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

AT&T Laboratories Attn: Fellowship Administrator 180 Park Avenue, Room C103 P.O. Box 971 Florham Park, NJ 07932-0971 (973) 360-8109 Fax: (973) 360-8881 Web site: www.research.att.com/academic Purpose To provide financial assistance and research experience to minority and women students who are pursuing doctoral studies in computer and communications-related fields. Eligibility This program is open to minorities underrepresented in the sciences (Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans) and to women. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents beginning full-time Ph.D. study in a discipline relevant to the business of AT&T; currently, those include communications, computer science, electrical engineering, human computer interaction, industrial engineering, information science, mathematics, operations research, and statistics. Along with their application, they must submit a statement describing their technical interests and accomplishments, official transcripts, 3 academic references, and GRE scores. Selection is based on potential for success in scientific research. Grants are offered to students who receive other support for graduate study. Financial data This program provides an annual stipend of $2,000 and conference travel support. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 5 additional years as long as the fellow continues making satisfactory progress toward the Ph.D. Additional information The AT&T Laboratories Fellowship Program (ALFP) provides a mentor who is a staff member at AT&T Laboratories as well as a summer research internship within AT&T Laboratories during the first summer. The ALFP replaces the Graduate Research Program for Women (GRPW) and the Cooperative Research Fellowship Program (CRFP) run by the former AT&T Bell Laboratories. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[378] A.W. PERIGARD FUND SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including broadcasting and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from

FELLOWSHIPS any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is also considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[379] AWJ CAREER GRANT FOR BEGINNING JOURNALISTS Association for Women Journalists P.O. Box 2199 Fort Worth, TX 76113 (214) 740-9251 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awjdfw.org/scholarships2.asp Purpose To provide funding for research or study to women journalists in Texas who are beginning their career or are currently enrolled in a graduate program. Eligibility This program is open to women journalists in Texas with 3 years or less of experience and to those currently enrolled in a graduate program. Organizations may apply on behalf of individuals or individuals may apply on their own. Along with the application, candidates must include samples of their work; printed entries must be mounted, multiple entries must be bound in some way, entire magazines containing the entry may be submitted, broadcast entries must include a summary or outline and the complete script, radio entries must be on tape cassettes, and television entries must be on half-inch VHS format videotape cassettes. Selection is based on a statement of need for the funding. Financial data The grant is $500. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

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ing, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[381] BERT SMITH MEMORIAL FINE ARTS SCHOLARSHIP York Little Theatre 27 South Belmont Street York, PA 17403-1993 (717) 854-3894 Fax: (717) 843-7677 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ylt.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students from York County, Pennsylvania who are majoring in the arts (including communications and photojournalism). Eligibility This scholarship is available to York County, Pennsylvania natives or residents. Applicants must have completed at least 1 year of postsecondary education and be currently enrolled in a university, college, or specialty school with a declared major in an arts field: arts, dance, drama/theater, film, photography, music, communications, etc.). Graduate students in these fields are also eligible. To apply, students must submit an official application form, transcripts, letters of recommendation, and a resume. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Deadline June of each year.

[380] BAF SATELLITE & TECHNOLOGY SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including broadcasting and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineer-

[382] BILL FARR SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Los Angeles Chapter c/o Daniel E. Garvey, Scholarship Chair 9951 Barcelona Lane Cypress, CA 90630-3759 Fax: (714) 827-8180 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.spj.org/losangeles Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in southern California who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Eligibility Residents of Los Angeles, Ventura, or Orange counties (or residents elsewhere who attend school in those areas) may apply for this scholarship if they are college juniors,

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS seniors, or graduate students preparing for a career in journalism with an emphasis on news; applicants should be enrolled as a journalism major, but if their university does not offer such a major they may present other evidence of intent to pursue a career in the field (not advertising, public relations, publicity, law, or related fields). Selection is based on evidence of unusual accomplishment and potential to advance in a news career; financial need is considered only when 2 applicants are equally qualified. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information The sponsor reserves the right to split the scholarship equally if 2 or more applicants appear equally qualified or to make no award if there are no promising applicants. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[383] BLACK JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA SCHOLARSHIPS Black Journalists Association of Southern California Attn: Scholarship Chair P.O. Box 75129 Los Angeles, CA 90075 (213) 427-8246 Web site: www.bjasc.org/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American undergraduate and graduate students, preferably those with a tie to southern California, interested in pursuing a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American community college, undergraduate, and graduate students who are majoring or minoring in journalism or planning a career in print, photography, radio, or television news. Preference is given to applicants either from or attending college in southern California. Along with their application, they must submit current transcripts (GPA of 2.5 or higher), a resume, 3 letters of recommendation, and a 500-word personal essay on their career goals and aspirations. Selection is based on academic and personal merit and financial need. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply if they have demonstrated an interest in the Black Journalists Association of Southern California by becoming a member, serving on committees, and participating in activities. Additional information Information is also available from Shante’ Morgan, Scholarship Chairperson, (310) 594-9890. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[384] BOB EAST SCHOLARSHIP National Press Photographers Foundation 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306 Durham, NC 27705-2586 (919) 383-7246 (800) 289-6772 Fax: (919) 383-7261 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nppa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to college photojournalists who are interested in continuing college or going to graduate school. Eligibility Applicants must be either undergraduates in the first 3 and a half years of college or planning to pursue graduate work. Eligible students must give evidence of photographic aptitude and academic ability, be able to demonstrate financial need, and submit at least 5 single images in addition to a picture story. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend a school in the United States or Canada. Further information is available from Chuck Fadely, The Miami Herald, One Herald Plaza, Miami, FL 33132, (305) 376-2015. The scholarship must be used at the beginning of the next semester or it will be forfeited and given to an alternate. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[385] BODIE MCDOWELL SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS Outdoor Writers Association of America 121 Hickory Street, Suite 1 Missoula, MT 59801 (406) 728-7434 Fax: (406) 728-7445 Web site: owaa.org/scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in a career in outdoor writing. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduates entering their junior or senior year of study and graduate students at an accredited school of journalism or mass communications that has registered with the sponsoring organization. Each school may nominate only 1 applicant. Nominees must be planning a career in outdoor communications, including writing, radio and television, wildlife photography, art, lecturing, or video and filmmaking. Selection is based on transcripts, examples of outdoor communication work, a 1- to 2-page statement of career goals, and optional letters of recommendation. Financial data Stipends range from $2,500 to $3,500 per year. Number awarded 3 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [386] BROADCAST CABLE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association 701 Lee Street, Suite 640 Des Plaines, Il 60016 (847) 296-0200 Fax: (847) 296-7510 Web site: www.bcfm.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of the Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree. Eligibility All fully-paid members in good standing are eligible to apply for the scholarship. They must be interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree at an accredited college or university that has some relevance to their current job and/or to the broadcast or cable industries. To apply, individuals must submit an application, attach a current resume, include 2 letters of reference, and submit a 1-page essay that addresses the following: their current job responsibilities, the courses they intend to take, and a description of their career goals. Financial data The stipend is generally $1,000; a total of $5,000 is distributed annually. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[387] BROADCASTERS’ FOUNDATION HELEN J. SIOUSSAT SCHOLARSHIPS Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association. Applicants may be studying in any area of broadcasting. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $1,250. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline September of each year.

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[388] BUSH LEADERSHIP FELLOWS PROGRAM Bush Foundation E-900 First National Bank Building 332 Minnesota Street St. Paul, MN 55101-1387 (651) 227-0891 Fax: (651) 297-6485 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bushfoundation.org Purpose To provide educational experiences to strongly motivated mid-career individuals to prepare them for higherlevel responsibilities. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents between 28 and 54 years of age. Applicants must have lived or worked for at least 1 continuous year immediately before the application deadline in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, or the 26 northern and western Wisconsin counties that fall within the Ninth Federal Reserve District. They should be employed full time with at least 5 years of work experience. Some experience in a policy-making or administrative capacity is desirable. Work experience may include part-time and volunteer work. Most successful applicants have baccalaureate degrees or their equivalent. Fields of work have included public service, education, government, health, business, engineering, architecture, science, farming, forestry, law, trade unions, law enforcement, journalism, and social work. They must be interested in pursuing full-time study in academic programs (degree-granting or non-degree-granting), selfdesigned educational programs, or combinations of academic and self-designed programs. Fellowships are not granted for applicants currently enrolled as full-time students, part-time study combined with full- or part-time employment, academic research, publications, or design and implementation of service programs or projects. Fellowships are unlikely to be awarded for full-time study plans built on academic programs designed primarily for part-time students, programs intended to meet the continuing education requirements for professional certification, completion of basic educational requirements for entrylevel jobs, segments of degree programs that cannot be completed within or near the end of the fellowship period, or projects that might more properly be the subjects of grant proposals from organizations. Women and members of minority groups are particularly encouraged to apply. Selection is based on applicants’ personal qualities, past work experiences, career goals, and the potential impact of their fellowships on their communities. Financial data Fellows receive monthly stipends for living expenses, an allowance for instructional expenses (50 percent of the first $8,000 plus 80 percent of expenses after $8,000), and reimbursements for travel expenses. The stipends paid to fellows pursuing paid internships depend on the salary, if any, paid by the intern employer. Duration From 2 to 18 months. Additional information Awards are for full-time study and internships anywhere in the United States. This program began in 1965. Number awarded Approximately 25 each year. Deadline November of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [389] “CAP” LATHROP ENDOWMENT SCHOLARSHIP FUND CIRI Foundation 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 263-5582 (800) 764-3382 Fax: (907) 263-5588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ciri.com/tcf Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in telecommunications or broadcast to Alaska Natives and to their lineal descendants (natural or adopted). Eligibility This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants. Proof of eligibility must be submitted. Applicants may be enrollees of any ANCSA regional corporation, but preference is given to original enrollees/descendants of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) who have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. There is no Alaska residency requirement or age limitation. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 2-year undergraduate, 4-year undergraduate, or graduate degree program. They must be majoring in telecommunications or broadcast and planning to work in the telecommunications or broadcast industry in Alaska after graduation. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $3,500 per year. Funds must be used for tuition, university fees, books, required class supplies, and campus housing and meal plans for students who must live away from their permanent home to attend college. Checks are sent directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 year (2 semesters). Additional information This program was established in 1997. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis and must plan to work in the broadcast or telecommunications industry in Alaska upon completion of their academic degree. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[390] CAROLE SIMPSON SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/csimpson.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are majoring in broadcast journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in broadcast journalism and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay

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describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[391] CHARLES AND LUCILLE KING FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation, Inc. 366 Madison Avenue, 10th Floor New York, NY 10017 (212) 682-2913 Fax: (212) 949-0728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.kingfoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate students who are majoring in television or film and to graduate students at selected universities. Eligibility This program is open to students who are entering their junior or senior year at a 4-year U.S. college or university and majoring in television or film. U.S. citizenship is not required. Selection is based on academic ability, professional potential, and financial need. In addition, special grants are available to undergraduate and graduate students at New York University, the University of California at Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California. Financial data Stipends range up to $2,500. Duration 1 year; students who receive an award as a junior may renew the award in their senior year if they earn at least a 3.0 GPA. Additional information The foundation was established in 1989. Number awarded Varies; generally, up to 20 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[392] CHARLES B. DECKER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Charles B. Decker Memorial Scholarship Fund c/o A.M. Decker HCR2 24 Coreys Road Tupper Lake, NY 12986-9613 (518) 359-3119 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from northern New York who have an interest in newspaper journalism as a career. Eligibility This program is open to 3 groups of applicants: 1) graduating seniors from high schools in the Adirondack region, with an emphasis on the Tri-Lakes communities of Tupper Lake, Saranac Lake, and Lake Placid, who express interest in a journalism career; 2) matriculated undergraduate or graduate students working toward a degree in journalism at Columbia University School of Journalism, Syracuse University

FELLOWSHIPS School of Communications, or other colleges and universities that offer journalistic studies; 3) currently-employed journalists who are interested in mid-career education or projects. Selection is based on academic record, interest in journalism, and financial need. Financial data Awards typically range between $500 and $2,000. A total of $15,000 is distributed each year. Duration Up to 1 year; recipients may reapply. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1991. Summer internships and special projects in journalism are also considered for support. Number awarded Several each year.

[393] CHARLES N. FISHER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree (particularly in communications). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (any class). Preference is given to students who are 1) residents of Arizona or selected counties in California (Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara) and attending school in those states and 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[394] CHICAGO ASSOCIATION OF BLACK JOURNALISTS SCHOLARSHIPS Chicago Association of Black Journalists c/o Charles Gidney P.O. Box 11425 Chicago, IL 60611 (312) 409-9392 Web site: www.cabj.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African Americans in the Chicago area who are interested in studying journalism and are college juniors, seniors, or graduate students. Eligibility This program is open to African American juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are residents of the Chicago area or attend a college or university in the Chicago area. Applicants must be majoring in journalism. As part of the application process, they must submit an essay, up to 750 words, on “What role does the African American journalist play in shaping the future for all African Americans?” Selection is based on that essay, a sample of published work, references, and journalism experience.

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Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[395] CONSERVATION SCHOLARSHIP Pinchot Institute for Conservation 1616 P Street, N.W., Suite 100 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 797-6580 Fax: (202) 797-6583 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study in fields related to conservation (including communications) to family members of U.S. Forest Service personnel. Eligibility Applicants must be members of the immediate families of Forest Service personnel and Forest Service retirees who are enrolled or accepted for enrollment in a graduate course of studies at an accredited institution in a field directly related to natural resources conservation. Those fields include, but are not necessarily limited to, renewable natural resource management (including forestry, wildlife management, fisheries), conservation, history, communications, ethics, law, and natural resource policy. Financial data The minimum award is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Funds for the creation of these scholarships are donated by Forest Service employees and retirees. Number awarded At least 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[396] COPY EDITING SCHOLARSHIPS American Copy Editors Society c/o Maurreen Skowran, News Desk The News & Observer 215 South McDowell Street Raleigh, NC 27601 (919) 829-4550 (800) 365-6115 Web site: www.copydesk.org/scholarships.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in becoming copy editors. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are interested in a career as a copy editor. Graduating students who will take full-time jobs or internships as copy editors are also eligible. Applicants must submit 1) a list of course work relevant to copy editing they have completed; 2) information on their copy editing experience, including work on student and professional newspapers; 3) an essay, up to 750 words, on what they think makes a good copy editor and why they want to pursue that career; 4) 2 letters of recommendation; 5) 5 to 10 headlines they have written; and 6) a copy of a story they have edited, including an explanation of the changes they have made and the circumstances under which it was edited. Financial need is not considered. The highest ranked applicant receives the Merv Aubespin Scholarship.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Financial data Stipends are $2,500 (for the Merv Aubespin Scholarship) or $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 4 or 5 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[397] COUNTRY MUSIC BROADCASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in radio. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants must be studying for a career in radio. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by Country Music Broadcasters, Inc. of Nashville, Tennessee and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 13 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[398] DENNIS FELDMAN SCHOLARSHIP FOR JOURNALISM GRADUATE STUDY National Press Club Attn: General Manager Office 529 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20045 (202) 662-7500 Web site: www.press.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate student in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students in journalism at accredited universities in the United States. Applicants should demonstrate a “strong determination” for a career in journalism, as evidenced by their life story, clips, references, and a “gritty approach to life.” Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information The program began in 2000. Number awarded 1 each year.

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[399] DR. JAMES L. LAWSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs in designated states who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are radio amateurs with a general license. Preference is given to applicants 1) residing in the New England states or New York and attending schools within those states and 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[400] DR. JULIANNE MALVEAUX SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs Attn: Scholarship Committee 1806 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009-3208 (202) 483-4206 Fax: (202) 462-7253 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nanbpwc.org/scholrinfo.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American women majoring in economics or journalism at the upperdivision or graduate student level. Eligibility This program is open to African American women who are majoring in economics or journalism. Applicants may be college juniors, seniors, or graduate students, but preference is given to graduate students. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [401] EDWARD PAYSON AND BERNICE PI’ILANI IRWIN SCHOLARSHIP TRUST FUND Hawai’i Community Foundation 900 Fort Street Mall, Suite 1300 Honolulu, HI 96813 (808) 566-5570 (888) 731-3863 Fax: (808) 521-6286 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.hcf-hawaii.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hawaii residents who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism or communications. Eligibility This program is open to Hawaii residents who are studying journalism or communications as college juniors, seniors, or graduate students. They must be able to demonstrate academic achievement (GPA of 2.7 or higher), good moral character, and financial need. In addition to filling out the standard application form, applicants must write a short statement indicating their reasons for attending college, their planned course of study, their career goals, and why they have chosen to major in journalism. Financial data The amounts of the awards depend on the availability of funds and the need of the recipient; recently, grants averaged $1,300. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend college in Hawaii or on the mainland. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 22 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[402] FRED R. MCDANIEL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs in designated states who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are radio amateurs with a general license. Preference is given to applicants who are 1) residing in the FCC Fifth Call District (Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas) and attending schools within those states; 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields; and 3) maintaining a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

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[403] FREDA A. DEKNIGHT FELLOWSHIP American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences Attn: Office of Development and Awards 1555 King Street Alexandria, VA 22314-2752 (703) 706-4600 Fax: (703) 706-4663 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aafcs.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American graduate students who are members of the American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences (AAFCS). Eligibility This program is open to African American full-time graduate students in family and consumer sciences who are U.S. citizens. Preference is given to qualified applicants who plan a career in family and consumer sciences communications or cooperative extension. Selection is based on scholarship and special aptitudes for advanced study and research, educational and/or professional experiences, professional and personal characteristics, and professional contributions to the field. Fellowship recipients must be members of the association; if applicants are not members at the time of requesting a fellowship application, they must also request and submit a membership application. Financial data The stipend is $3,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information The fund was established in memory of the late food and home service editor of Ebony magazine, a creator of the “Ebony Fashion Fair” (an annual charitable event presented in over 100 American cities). A non-refundable application fee of $25 must accompany each request for fellowship forms. The association reserves the right to reconsider an award in the event the student receives a similar award for the same academic year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[404] GERALD BOYD/ROBIN STONE SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/gboyd.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are majoring in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in print journalism and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Duration 1 year. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[405] GRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR WOMEN Lucent Technologies Attn: Fellowship Programs Manager 283 King George Road, Room B1-D26 Warren, NJ 07059 (732) 559-6971 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/GRPW Purpose To provide financial assistance and research experience to women who wish to pursue doctoral studies in designated fields of science and engineering (including communication sciences). Eligibility This program is open to women who plan to pursue full-time doctoral study in chemical engineering, chemistry, communications science, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, information science, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, operations research, physics, or statistics. Applicants usually are graduating college seniors, but first-year graduate students are also considered. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on scholastic attainment and evidence of ability and potential as a research scientist. Financial data Fellowships provide full tuition and university fees, an annual stipend of $17,000, and conference travel expenses. An additional annual grant of $2,000 provides support for other expenses, such as child care, personal computing equipment and software, or visits to other university research laboratories. During their summer internships, fellows receive salaries commensurate with their level of experience and training. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the fellow makes satisfactory progress toward the doctoral degree. Additional information This program is sponsored by Lucent Technologies Foundation and Bell Laboratories. During the summers, fellows conduct research at Bell Laboratories under the mentorship of staff scientists and engineers. Number awarded 6 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[406] GREATER BUFFALO INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP FUND Society of Professional Journalists-Greater Buffalo International Chapter c/o John C. Connolly, Secretary 160 Schimwood Court Getzville, NY 14068 Purpose To encourage residents of selected areas of New York, Pennsylvania, and Canada to work on an undergraduate

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or graduate degree in journalism or, if already a practicing journalist, to develop their expertise. Eligibility This program is open to 1) college juniors, college seniors, and graduate students whose permanent residence is in the society’s chapter area (western New York, northwestern Pennsylvania, and southeastern Ontario) and 2) practicing journalists in those areas. Applications must be accompanied by 2 letters of recommendation and the applicant’s statement (up to 250 words) of career interest. Selection is based on academic record, character, professional aptitude, experience, and financial need. Financial data Up to $2,500 each year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Additional information This program was started in 1976. Recipients may attend school in any state or province. Number awarded 2 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[407] “GREEN AND YELLOW TV” AWARD Minnesota GLBT Educational Fund Attn: Awards Committee 310 East 38th Street, Suite 204 Minneapolis, MN 55409-1337 (612) 827-0992 (800) 800-0350, ext. 606 Fax: (612) 827-0995 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: scc.net/~t-bonham/edgenrl.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies (especially in journalism or broadcasting) to gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students in Minnesota. Eligibility This program is open to residents of Minnesota and students attending or planning to attend a Minnesota institution (GED program, trade school, technical college, college, university, or graduate school). Special consideration is given to students considering a career in the field of journalism or media (newspaper, radio, TV, film, or video). Applicants must indicate why they are interested in the field and how they can contribute or have contributed to the community through the field. They must identify with or be involved with the gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (GLBT) community. Selection is based on integrity, honesty, participation and leadership in community activities, and service as a role model, mentor, colleague, or advisor for the GLBT community. Financial data The stipend is $500. Funds must be used for tuition, books, fees, or dissertation expenses. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [408] GUY P. GANNETT SCHOLARSHIP FUND Maine Community Foundation Attn: Program Director 245 Main Street Ellsworth, ME 04605 (207) 667-9735 (877) 700-6800 Fax: (207) 667-0447 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mainecf.org/scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Maine residents who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism or a related field. Eligibility This program is open to graduates of Maine high schools (public and private) and to Maine residents who were schooled at home during their last year of secondary education. Applicants must be attending either an undergraduate (including a trade school or a technical institute program) or a graduate program at an accredited postsecondary institution in the United States. They must be majoring in journalism or a related field, including all forms of print, broadcast, or electronic media. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, and demonstrated interest in a career in a form of journalism. Preference is given to renewal applicants. Financial data A stipend is paid (amount not specified). Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information This program was established in 2000. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[409] HAMPTON ROADS BLACK MEDIA PROFESSIONALS SCHOLARSHIPS Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals c/o Robin Boyd, Corresponding Secretary Virginian-Pilot Chesapeake/Portsmouth/Suffolk Retail Advertising 150 West Brambleton Avenue Norfolk, VA 23501-2622 (757) 222-5269 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding African American undergraduate and graduate students in Virginia who are preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to 1) African American undergraduate and graduate students pursuing media-related degrees at a Virginia college or university, and 2) African American students who are residents of Hampton Roads and pursuing media-related degrees at a college or university anywhere in the country. Undergraduates must be freshmen, sophomores, or juniors taking at least 12 credit hours per semester; graduate students must be taking at least 9 credit hours. Applicants must submit an official college transcript, a resume, 2 letters of recommendation, and a 500-word essay that is judged on clarity, presentation, and originality. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies; generally 5 to 6 each year. Since 1989, when the award was initiated, more than $70,000 in scholarships has been awarded.

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[410] HAROLD E. FELLOWS SCHOLARSHIPS Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants may be studying in any area of broadcasting. They must have worked (or their parent must have worked) as an employee or paid intern at a station that is a member of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB). Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $1,250. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by the NAB and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[411] HARRIET IRSAY SCHOLARSHIP GRANT American Institute of Polish Culture, Inc. 1440 79th Street Causeway, Suite 117 Miami, FL 33141 (305) 864-2349 Fax: (305) 865-5150 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ampolinstitute.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Polish American and other students interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism or related fields. Eligibility These are merit scholarships. They are available to students working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in the following fields: journalism, communications, and/or public relations. Preference is given to American students of Polish heritage. Applicants must submit a completed application, a detailed resume, and 3 letters of recommendation. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information There is a $25 processing fee. Number awarded 12 to 15 each year. Deadline February of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [412] HARVEY FELLOWS PROGRAM Mustard Seed Foundation Attn: Harvey Fellows Program 3330 Washington Boulevard, Suite 100 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 524-5620 Fax: (703) 524-5643 Web site: www.msfdn.org Purpose To provide financial aid to Christian students to attend prestigious graduate schools in the United States or abroad and to “pursue leadership positions in strategic fields where Christians appear to be underrepresented.” Eligibility This program is open to American and foreign students. The most competitive applicants are those whose intended vocational fields are demonstrated to have a significant impact on society and to be of high priority for Christian involvement. These fields include but are not limited to: government, corporate, and university research; international economics and finance in public and private sectors; journalism and media; film production and visual and performing arts; public policy and federal, state, and major city government; research, teaching, and administration at premier colleges and universities. Vocations that are not considered a priority for this scholarship include: work within a church or religious organization; civil service; elementary and secondary education; general business; homemaking; farming; nonprofit relief and economic development; military service; private practice law or medicine; clinical psychology or counseling; social work; professional sports; and other fields that traditionally have attracted a higher percentage of Christians. Selection is based on the applicant’s description of his or her Christian faith; demonstrated commitment and accountability to the local church; vocational plans; argument for the lack of a distinctive Christian voice in that field; demonstrated leadership within the discipline; potential to impact people and systemic structures within the field; ability to affect the chosen field (often demonstrated by current publishing and research success, professional experiences and exposure, and recommendations). Financial need is not a factor. Preference is given to candidates with at least 2 years of study remaining and to those whose research or project interests are not explicitly Christian in nature. Financial data Each fellow is awarded an annual $14,000 stipend. Funds must be used at a “premier” graduate degree program, subject to approval by the selection committee. Fellows may use their stipends for tuition, living expenses, research tools or travel, studio space, professional conferences, and interview travel. Duration Up to 2 years for most master’s degree programs and up to 3 years for law and doctoral programs. Due to the nature of the program, 1-year fellowships are rarely awarded. Additional information This fellowship was first awarded in 1994. A significant component of the program is a 1-week summer institute where fellows meet in Washington, D.C. to explore the integration of faith, learning, and vocation. The sponsor pays program costs; fellows are responsible for transportation to and from the institute. Recipients must attend 1 of the top 5 institutions (anywhere in the world) in their field of study. Christian colleges and small liberal arts schools are excluded, because, according to the sponsors, they “have not yet found” any that are “nationally acknowledged in professional publications or national rankings as top five institutions.”

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Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 17 were awarded. Deadline November of each year.

[413] HAWAII CHAPTER OF AAJA SCHOLARSHIPS Asian American Journalists Association-Hawaii Chapter c/o Carol Chang P.O. Box 22592 Honolulu, HI 96823-2592 (808) 235-5881, ext. 341 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Asian/Pacific Islander students in Hawaii who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in broadcast or print journalism. Eligibility These scholarships are open to Asian/Pacific Islander students in Hawaii who are planning a career in broadcast or print journalism. Applicants may be high school seniors, college undergraduates, or graduate students. They must submit 2 essays of 250 to 500 words each on the following topics: 1) why they want to be a journalist, challenges they foresee, how they can contribute to the profession, and personal characteristics that will prepare them for a journalism career; and 2) involvement or interest in the Asian Pacific American community, how they can contribute to that community in the future, how they can improve coverage of the community as a journalist, and how their ethnic heritage may influence their journalistic perspective. Selection is based on academic achievement, financial need, work samples, recommendations, and the essays. Financial data Stipends are up to $750. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[414] HEARIN-CHANDLER JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP John M. Will Memorial Scholarship Foundation Attn: Secretary P.O. Box 290 Mobile, AL 36601 (334) 405-1300 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors, college students, or professionals in selected areas in the South who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college students, and persons currently employed in journalism who are residents of the following counties: Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Clarke, Conecuh, Washington, or Monroe counties in Alabama; Santa Rosa or Escambia counties in Florida; or Jackson or George counties in Mississippi. Applicants must be enrolling full time in a degree program at an accredited college and planning to major in journalism on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Finalists will be interviewed. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year.

FELLOWSHIPS Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[415] HELEN JOHNSON SCHOLARSHIP Society of Professional Journalists-Los Angeles Chapter c/o Daniel E. Garvey, Scholarship Chair 9951 Barcelona Lane Cypress, CA 90630-3759 Fax: (714) 827-8180 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.spj.org/losangeles Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in southern California who are planning a career in broadcast journalism. Eligibility Residents of Los Angeles, Ventura, or Orange counties (or residents elsewhere who attend school in those areas) may apply for this scholarship if they are college juniors, seniors, or graduate students preparing for a career in broadcast journalism; applicants should be enrolled as a journalism major, but if their university does not offer such a major they may present other evidence of intent to pursue a career in the field (not advertising, public relations, publicity, law, or related fields). Selection is based on evidence of unusual accomplishment and potential to advance in a news career; financial need is considered only when 2 applicants are equally qualified. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information The sponsor reserves the right to split the scholarship equally if 2 or more applicants appear equally qualified or to make no award if there are no promising applicants. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[416] HOLLYWOOD WOMEN’S PRESS CLUB SCHOLARSHIP Hollywood Women’s Press Club c/o Lilly Lipton 3217 Dona Emilia Drive Studio City, CA 91604 (323) 650-1685 Fax: (323) 650-4605 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are majoring in journalism, broadcasting, public relations, or a related field at a southern California college or university. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled college students who are entering their second, third, or fourth year of study at a southern California college or university. Graduate students are also eligible. Applicants must be majoring in journalism, public relations, or a related field with an emphasis on the entertainment area. Applications are judged on the basis of career focus, professional potential, financial need, faculty/personal recommendations, and overall presentation. Financial data The amount awarded depends on the availability of funds.

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Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 8 scholarships were awarded. Deadline June of each year.

[417] HUMANE STUDIES FELLOWSHIPS Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 Arlington, VA 22201-4432 (703) 993-4880 (800) 697-8799 Fax: (703) 993-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.TheIHS.org/tab1/hsf.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in the United States or abroad who intend to pursue “intellectual careers” and have demonstrated an interest in classical liberal principles. Eligibility This program is open to students who will be fulltime college juniors, seniors, or graduate students planning academic or other intellectual careers, including public policy and journalism. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in the classical liberal/libertarian tradition of individual rights and market economics. Applications from students outside the United States or studying abroad receive equal consideration. Selection is based on academic or professional performance, relevance of work to the advancement of a free society, and potential for success. Financial data Stipends up to $12,000 are available; the actual amounts awarded take into account the cost of tuition at the recipient’s institution and any other funds received. Duration 1 year; may be renewed upon reapplication. Additional information As defined by the sponsor, the core principles of the classical liberal/libertarian tradition include the recognition of individual rights and the dignity and worth of each individual; protection of these rights through the institutions of private property, contract, the rule of law, and freely evolved intermediary institutions; voluntarism in all human relations, including the unhampered market mechanism in economic affairs; and the goals of free trade, free migration, and peace. This program began in 1983 as Claude R. Lambe Fellowships. The application fee is $25. Number awarded Approximately 90 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[418] IFEC SCHOLARSHIPS International Foodservice Editorial Council P.O. Box 491 Hyde Park, NY 12538 (845) 229-6973 Fax: (845) 229-6993 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ifec-is-us.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in communications in the food service industry. Eligibility This program is open to currently-enrolled college students who are working on an associate, bachelor’s, or master’s degree. They must be enrolled full time and planning on a career in editorial, public relations, or a related aspect of communications in the food service industry. The following

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS majors are considered appropriate for this program: culinary arts; hotel, restaurant, and institutional management; dietetics; food science and technology; and nutrition. Applicable communications areas include journalism, English, mass communications, public relations, marketing, broadcast journalism, creative writing, graphic arts, and photography. Selection is based on academic record, character references, and demonstrated financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $3,750 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year; in recent years, 4 to 6 of these scholarships have been awarded. Deadline March of each year.

[419] IRVING W. COOK, WA0CGS, SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (any class). Preference is given to applicants from Kansas who are majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend school in any state. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[420] JERRY L. PETTIS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Medical Association Attn: AMA Foundation 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 464-4543 (800) AMA-3211, ext. 4543 Fax: (312) 464-5678 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ama-assn.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical school students interested in communication of science. Eligibility Deans of medical schools approved by the American Medical Association are eligible to nominate junior or senior medical students at their school who have a demonstrated interest in the communication of science. The following materials must be submitted: letter of nomination from the dean, letter of application and curriculum vitae from the student, letter of recommendation from an appropriate professional person involved in an area of communications, and

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reprints or other materials prepared by the student to support the nomination. In the selection process, financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is named for Pettis, a deceased member of the U.S. Congress from California and a founder of the Audio-Digest Foundation, which provides the funds being used to support this program. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[421] JESSIE FANYO PAYNE GRANT Alpha Chi Omega Foundation Attn: Foundation Services Coordinator 5939 Castle Creek Parkway North Drive Indianapolis, IN 46250-4343 (317) 579-5050 Fax: (317) 579-5051 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.alphachiomega.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or alumnae members of Alpha Chi Omega who are interested in majoring in communications. Eligibility This program is open to junior, senior, and graduate members of Alpha Chi Omega who are studying in the field of communications with an emphasis on journalism and public relations. Selection is based on chapter involvement and campus service. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year for graduate members; March of each year for undergraduate members.

[422] JOHN BAYLISS BROADCAST FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS John Bayliss Broadcast Foundation Attn: Executive Director 171 17th Street P.O. Box 51126 Pacific Grove, CA 93950-2616 (831) 655-5229 Fax: (831) 655-5228 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.baylissfoundation.org/radio.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division or graduate students who are preparing for a career in the radio industry. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate-level students who are studying for a career in the radio industry. They must have at least a 3.0 GPA. Although financial need is a consideration, students of merit with an extensive history of radio-related activities are given preference. Applicants must supply transcripts, 3 letters of recommendation, and a descriptive page outlining their future broadcasting goals. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year.

FELLOWSHIPS Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded Up to 20 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[423] JOHN FISCHETTI SCHOLARSHIPS Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans 500 North Michigan Avenue, Suite 536 Chicago, IL 60611 Purpose To provide financial assistance to Italian Americans from the Chicago area who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors and currently-enrolled undergraduate or graduate students who are working on a degree in journalism or media communications. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[424] JOHN KURTZ SCHOLARSHIP National Broadcasting Society Attn: National Vice President for Operations P.O. Box 915 St. Charles, MO 63302-0915 (866) 272-3746, ext. 3000 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.onu.edu/org/irts-aerho Purpose To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the National Broadcasting Society (NBS). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are members of the society. Selection is based on academic record, service to the society, professional broadcasting achievements, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[425] JOHN LEE HOOKER SCHOLARSHIP Blues Heaven Foundation, Inc. 2120 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 808-1286 Fax: (312) 808-0273 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to needy undergraduate and graduate students in northern California who are interested in majoring in selected subjects (including journalism). Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled full time at a northern California (Bay Area) college or university. They must be 1) in at least their first year of undergraduate studies or in a graduate program and 2) pursuing a degree in 1 of the following areas or related fields: music, music education, African American studies, folklore, performing arts, arts management,

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journalism, radio/TV, or film. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, major, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Proof of enrollment must be presented to receive these funds. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1984. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[426] JOHN M. WILL JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP John M. Will Memorial Scholarship Foundation Attn: Secretary P.O. Box 290 Mobile, AL 36601 (334) 405-1300 Purpose To provide financial assistance to high school seniors, college students, or professionals in selected southern counties who are interested in majoring in journalism on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college students, and persons currently employed in journalism who are residents of the following counties: Mobile, Baldwin, Escambia, Clarke, Conecuh, Washington, or Monroe counties in Alabama; Santa Rosa or Escambia counties in Florida; or Jackson or George counties in Mississippi. Applicants must be enrolling full time in a degree program at an accredited college and planning to major in journalism on the undergraduate or graduate school level. Finalists will be interviewed. Financial need is considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[427] JOHNSON F. HAMMOND, MD, MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP American Medical Association Attn: AMA Foundation 515 North State Street Chicago, IL 60610 (312) 464-4543 (800) AMA-3211, ext. 4543 Fax: (312) 464-5678 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ama-assn.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to medical students who are interested in a career in medical journalism. Eligibility Deans of medical schools approved by the American Medical Association are eligible to nominate medical students at their school who have a demonstrated interest and involvement in medical journalism. The following materials must be submitted: letter of nomination from the dean, letter of application and curriculum vitae from the student, letter of recommendation from an appropriate professional person involved in an area of medical journalism, and reprints or other materials prepared by the student to support the nomination. In the selection process, financial need is not considered.

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Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

recipient must be accredited and approved by the sponsor’s selection committee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[428] JULIA BUMRY JONES SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

[430] KEN INOUYE SCHOLARSHIP

Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. 1707 New Hampshire Avenue, N.W. Washington, DC 20009 (202) 986-2400 Fax: (202) 986-2513 Web site: www.deltasigmatheta.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to members of Delta Sigma Theta who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism or another area of communications. Eligibility Applicants must be college seniors or graduate students who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism or another area of communications and who are active, duespaying members of Delta Sigma Theta. Financial data The stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. The funds may be used to cover tuition, fees, and living expenses. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Additional information Winners may also receive financial assistance from other sources. Confirmation of registration must be received before stipends are paid. Deadline March of each year.

Society of Professional Journalists-Los Angeles Chapter c/o Daniel E. Garvey, Scholarship Chair 9951 Barcelona Lane Cypress, CA 90630-3759 Fax: (714) 827-8180 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.spj.org/losangeles Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate and graduate students in southern California who are interested in pursuing careers in journalism. Eligibility Minority college juniors, seniors, or graduate students who are interested in careers in journalism (but not public relations, advertising, publicity, law, or a related field) are eligible to apply if they are residents of or attending school in Los Angeles, Ventura, or Orange counties, California. Applicants should be enrolled as journalism majors, but if their university does not offer such a major they may present other evidence of intent to pursue a career in the field. Selection is based on evidence of unusual accomplishment and potential to advance in a news career; financial need is considered only if 2 applicants are equally qualified. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information The sponsor reserves the right to split the scholarship equally if 2 or more applicants appear equally qualified or to make no award if there are no promising applicants. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[429] JULIA KIENE FELLOWSHIP IN ELECTRICAL ENERGY Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals P.O. Box 335 White’s Creek, TN 37189 (615) 876-5444 Fax: (615) 876-5444 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.winup.org/sch.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in graduate work in fields related to electricity (including communications and journalism). Eligibility This program is open to graduating college seniors and college graduates with a degree from an accredited institution. Applicants must be interested in graduate work in a field related to electrical energy, such as communications, education, electric utilities, electrical engineering, electric home appliances, marketing, housing, journalism, radio, or television. Selection is based on scholastic record, extracurricular activities, financial need, personal qualifications, and future promise in the field of electrical energy. Financial data The fellowship is $2,000. Duration 1 year; reapplication is possible. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1956 to honor Julia Kiene for her outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the advancement of women in the electrical field. The sponsor was formerly called the Electrical Women’s Roundtable. The college or university selected by the

[431] KIT C. KING GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIP FUND National Press Photographers Foundation 3200 Croasdaile Drive, Suite 306 Durham, NC 27705-2586 (919) 383-7246 (800) 289-6772 Fax: (919) 383-7261 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nppa.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to individuals interested in pursuing a graduate degree in photojournalism. Eligibility This scholarship is open to anyone pursuing an advanced degree in photojournalism. The applicant must have been accepted at an accredited graduate program in photojournalism, present a portfolio that demonstrates talent and initiative in documentary photojournalism, submit a statement of goals and philosophy relating to documentary photojournalism, and demonstrate financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients may attend a school in the United States or Canada. Further information is available from Scott R. Sines, Managing Editor, The Spokesman-

FELLOWSHIPS Review, West 999 Riverside Avenue, Spokane, WA 99210, (509) 459-5405, E-mail: [email protected]. The scholarship must be used at the beginning of the next semester or it will be forfeited and given to an alternate. Deadline February of each year.

[432] KOKO TAYLOR SCHOLARSHIP Blues Heaven Foundation, Inc. 2120 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 808-1286 Fax: (312) 808-0273 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to needy undergraduate and graduate students in the Chicago area who are interested in majoring in selected subjects (including journalism). Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled full time at a Chicago-area college or university. They must be 1) in at least their first year of undergraduate studies or in a graduate program and 2) pursuing a degree in 1 of the following areas or related fields: music, music education, African American studies, folklore, performing arts, arts management, journalism, radio/TV, or film. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, major, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Proof of enrollment must be presented to receive these funds. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1984. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[434] LAWRENCE MATSON MEMORIAL ENDOWMENT FUND SCHOLARSHIPS CIRI Foundation 2600 Cordova Street, Suite 206 Anchorage, AK 99503 (907) 263-5582 (800) 764-3382 Fax: (907) 263-5588 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ciri.com/tcf Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in the liberal arts (including communications) to Alaska Natives who are original enrollees to Cook Inlet Region, Inc. (CIRI) and to their lineal descendants (natural or adopted). Eligibility This program is open to Alaska Native enrollees under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) of 1971 and their lineal descendants of Cook Inlet Region, Inc. There is no Alaska residency requirement or age limitation. Applicants must be accepted or enrolled full time in a 4-year undergraduate or a graduate degree program in the following liberal arts fields: language, education, social sciences, arts, communications, or law. They must have a GPA of 3.5 or higher. Selection is based on academic record and community service. Financial data The stipend is $9,000 per year, $7,000 per year, or $2,000 per semester. Duration 1 year (2 semesters). Additional information This fund was established in 1989. Recipients must attend school on a full-time basis. Deadline May of each year.

[435] LAWRENCE WADE JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIP [433] L. PHIL WICKER SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs from designated states who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs (General Class). Preference is given to students who are 1) residents of North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, or West Virginia and attending school in those states and 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

Heritage Foundation Attn: Selection Committee 214 Massachusetts Avenue, N.E. Washington, DC 20002-4999 (202) 546-4400 Fax: (202) 546-8328 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.heritage.org Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate or graduate students who are interested in a career in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students who are currently enrolled full time and are interested in a career as a journalist upon graduation. Applicants need not be majoring in journalism, but they must submit writing samples of published news stories, editorial commentaries, or broadcast scripts. Preference is given to candidates who are Asian Americans, African Americans, Hispanic Americans, or Native Americans. Financial data The winner receives a $1,000 scholarship and participates in a 10-week salaried internship at the Heritage Foundation. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1991. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[436] LEE AGGER MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

[438] LENORE UPTON SCHOLARSHIP

Maine Media Women Attn: Jude Stone, Scholarship Committee RR1, Box 1085 Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 626-3242 Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Maine who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in communications. Eligibility This program is open to women of any age who are residents of Maine, will be enrolled in a related college program in the fall, and are interested in pursuing or furthering a career in mass communications. Applicants may be engaged in undergraduate or graduate study in journalism, public relations, or advertising. Selection is based on academic record, an essay on career goals, demonstrated interest in communications, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

Women in Communications, Inc.-Detroit Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 1288 Royal Oak, MI 48068-1288 (248) 652-1460 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance for to Michigan undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism or related areas. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduates at the junior or senior level and graduate students who are residents of southeastern Michigan (Genessee, Ingham, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Saginaw, St. Clair, Washtenaw, or Wayne counties), studying at an institution of higher learning in Michigan, and majoring in journalism or communications. Applicants must submit a statement of goals and strategies and 3 samples of their work (published, broadcast, or completed for a class). Recipients are primarily women. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[437] LEN ALLEN AWARD FOR RADIO NEWSROOM MANAGEMENT Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036-5302 (202) 467-5218 Fax: (202) 223-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rtndf.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate students whose career objective is radio newsroom management. Eligibility Eligible are sophomore or more advanced undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in an electronic journalism sequence at an accredited or nationally-recognized college or university. Applicants must submit a 1-page essay on why they are seeking a career in radio newsroom management and a letter of endorsement from a faculty sponsor certifying that the applicant has at least 1 year of school remaining. Financial data The stipend is $2,000, paid in semiannual installments of $1,000 each. Duration 1 year. Additional information The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) also provides an expense-paid trip to the Radio-Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual international convention. It defines electronic journalism to include radio, television, cable, and online news. Previous winners of any RTNDF scholarship or internship are not eligible. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[439] LIONEL C. BARROWS MINORITY DOCTORAL STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Attn: Communication Theory and Methodology Division 234 Outlet Pointe Boulevard, Suite A Columbia, SC 29210-5667 (803) 798-0271 Fax: (803) 772-3509 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aejmc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minorities who are interested in working on a doctorate in mass communication. Eligibility This program is open to minority students enrolled in a Ph.D. program in journalism and mass communication. Applicants must submit 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a brief letter outlining their research interests and career plans. Membership in the association is not required, but applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Financial data The stipend is $1,200. Duration 1 year. Additional information No e-mailed applications will be accepted. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline May of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [440] LONG ISLAND ADVERTISING CLUB SCHOLARSHIPS Long Island Advertising Club, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Committee 34 Richards Road, Suite 100 Port Washington, NY 11050-3416 (516) 944-0100 Web site: www.liac.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from the Long Island, New York area who are interested in majoring in marketing or advertising. Eligibility Applicants must be enrolled at a college, university, technical school, professional school, or graduate program and have a permanent address in Long Island (Nassau and Suffolk counties), Queens, or Brooklyn. They must be matriculating at a college, university, or college-level technical or professional school and majoring in advertising or marketing, communications, commercial art, commercial photography, or AV production. Previous winners are eligible to apply, but they may not receive an award 2 years in a row. As part of the application process, students must submit an official high school or college transcript, a personal letter describing why they think they deserve an award, 2 letters of recommendation, and up to 3 samples of their work that demonstrate their interest, talent, or capability. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The first-place award (provided by Newsday) is $5,000; the second-place award (provided by the Long Island Radio Broadcasters Association) is $4,000; the thirdplace award (provided by ClearVision Optical) is $3,000; the fourth-place award (provided by Crown Advertising) is $2,000; and the fifth-place award (provided by The Vanderbilt) is $1,000. Funds must be used to pay for tuition, books, and supplies. The winners’ checks are made out jointly to them and their college. Duration 1 year; recipients must wait 1 year before reapplying. Number awarded 5 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[441] LORAL SKYNET SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minorities and women interested in studying satellite-related disciplines (including communications and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to women and minority high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Appli-

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cants may be from any country. Students engaged in distance learning applications are also eligible. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[442] LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES COOPERATIVE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Lucent Technologies Attn: Fellowship Programs Manager 283 King George Road, Room B1-D26 Warren, NJ 07059 (732) 559-6971 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP Purpose To provide financial assistance and summer internships at Bell Laboratories to members of minority groups underrepresented in scientific and technological fields who wish to pursue doctoral studies in designated fields of science and engineering (including communications). Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are members of a minority group currently underrepresented in the sciences (Blacks, Native American Indians, and Hispanics). Applicants must be college seniors who plan to pursue full-time doctoral study in the following fall in chemical engineering, chemistry, communications science, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, information science, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, operations research, physics, or statistics. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on scholastic attainment, evidence of ability, and potential as research scientists. Financial data Fellowships provide full tuition and university fees, a book allowance, an annual stipend of $17,000, and related travel expenses. During their summer internships, fellows receive salaries commensurate with their level of experience and training. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the fellow makes satisfactory progress toward the doctoral degree. Additional information This program is sponsored by Lucent Technologies Foundation and Bell Laboratories. During the summers, fellows conduct research at Bell Laboratories under the mentorship of staff scientists and engineers. Number awarded 6 each year. Deadline December of each year.

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[443] LUCY CORBETT SCHOLARSHIP

[445] MARY MACEY SCHOLARSHIP

Women in Communications, Inc.-Detroit Chapter Attn: Scholarship Committee P.O. Box 1288 Royal Oak, MI 48068-1288 (248) 652-1460 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to Michigan undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism or related areas. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduates at the junior or senior level and graduate students who are residents of southeastern Michigan (Genessee, Ingham, Livingston, Macomb, Oakland, Saginaw, St. Clair, Washtenaw, or Wayne counties), studying at an institution of higher learning in Michigan, and majoring in journalism or communications. Applicants must submit a statement of goals and strategies and 3 samples of their work (published, broadcast, or completed for a class). Recipients are primarily women. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

Women Grocers of America 1005 North Glebe Road, Suite 250 Arlington, VA 22201 (703) 516-0700 Fax: (703) 516-0115 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nationalgrocers.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to family and members of the Women Grocers of America (WGA) and the National Grocers Association (NGA) who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a field related to the grocery industry (including communications). Eligibility This program is open to WGA and NGA members, along with their employees, children, nieces, nephews, and grandchildren. Applicants must be entering college sophomores or continuing students at a 2-year associate degreegranting institution, a 4-year bachelor’s degree-granting institution, or a graduate program; have earned a GPA of 2.0 or higher; and be majoring (or planning to major) in such areas as food marketing management, food service technology, communications, or business management/administration. Excluded are students majoring in public health or hotel/restaurant fields. Scholarship recipients are chosen in a lottery from the pool of qualified candidates. Financial need is not considered. Financial data At least $1,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 2 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[444] LYLE MAMER FELLOWSHIP IN ELECTRICAL ENERGY Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals P.O. Box 335 White’s Creek, TN 37189 (615) 876-5444 Fax: (615) 876-5444 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.winup.org/sch.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in graduate work in fields related to electricity (including communications and journalism). Eligibility This program is open to graduating seniors and students who have already earned a degree from an accredited institution. Applicants should be seeking a graduate degree in such fields as communications, education, electric utilities, electrical engineering, electric home appliances, marketing, housing, journalism, radio, and television. Selection is based on scholastic record, extracurricular activities, personal qualifications, financial need, and future promise in the field of electrical energy. Financial data Up to $1,000 for graduate work toward an advanced degree in any phase of electrical energy. Duration 1 year; reapplication is possible. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1982 to honor Lyle Mamer for her outstanding accomplishments and contributions to the advancement of women in the electrical field. The sponsor was formerly called the Electrical Women’s Roundtable. The college or university selected by the recipient must be accredited and approved by the sponsor’s selection committee. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[446] MAS FAMILY SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation P.O. Box 440069 Miami, FL 33144-9926 (305) 592-7768 Purpose To provide financial assistance to students of Cuban descent who are working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in selected subject areas (including communications and journalism). Eligibility This program is open to students who are direct descendants of those who left Cuba or were born in Cuba themselves. Applicants must be or have been in the top 10 percent of their high school graduating class and have a college GPA of 3.5 or higher. They must be able to meet federal standards of financial need. At least 1 parent or 2 grandparents must have been born in Cuba. Both undergraduate and graduate students may apply, provided they are majoring in 1 of the following subjects: engineering, business, international relations, economics, communications, or journalism. Selection is based on academic performance, leadership qualities, financial need, potential to contribute to the advancement of a free society, and the likelihood of succeeding in their chosen field. Finalists may be interviewed. Financial data The amount of the award depends on the cost of tuition at the recipient’s selected institution, on the family’s situation, and on the amount of funds received from other sources. The amount of the yearly award cannot exceed $10,000. Full scholarships are not awarded to students who will

FELLOWSHIPS be receiving full tuition scholarships and/or stipendiary support from other sources. Duration 1 year; recipients may reapply and are given preference over other candidates. Additional information This program was previously offered by the Cuban American National Foundation. Deadline March of each year.

[447] MERCK COMPANY FOUNDATION SUSTAINING SCHOLARSHIP National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/mmerck.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are interested in a career in medical or business journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in print, radio, or television journalism; have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; and be interested in pursuing a career in medical or business journalism. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500 per year. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s college or university. Duration 2 years. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[448] MID-ATLANTIC CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in designated mid-Atlantic states who are interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including communications and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications,

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including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must attend school in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, Virginia, or West Virginia. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $4,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[449] MILTON E. COOPER/YOUNG AFCEAN GRADUATE SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Attn: Educational Foundation 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 (703) 631-6149 (800) 336-4583, ext. 6149 Fax: (703) 631-4693 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.afcea.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to young professionals pursuing a graduate degree in designated scientific fields (including communications). Eligibility This program is open to young professionals (35 years of age or younger) already employed in a field related to communications, computer science, or electronics. Applicants must be a current student at an accredited college or university in the United States pursuing a graduate college degree (M.S. or Ph.D.) relating to communications, computer science, electronics engineering, or electrical engineering. They must have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Luanne Balestrucci, E-mail: [email protected]. Requests for applications must be accompanied by a selfaddressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

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[450] MINORU YASUI MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP AWARD

[452] MISSOURI PRESS FOUNDATION’S COMMUNITY JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS

Asian American Journalists Association 1182 Market Street, Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 346-2051 Fax: (415) 346-6343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaja.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to male Asian American students interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in broadcast journalism. Eligibility This program is open to Asian American male high school seniors, undergraduates, or graduate students enrolled full time at an accredited college or university in a broadcast journalism program. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Financial data The grant is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship honors Minoru Yasui, a civil rights advocate and attorney who was 1 of 3 Nisei to challenge the internment of Japanese Americans during World War II. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

Missouri Press Foundation, Inc. 802 Locust Street Columbia, MO 65201 (573) 449-4167 Fax: (573) 874-5894 Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students in Missouri who are working on a journalism degree. Eligibility Upper-division students (juniors and seniors) and graduate students enrolled in newspaper journalism courses at any Missouri college or university are eligible to apply for this funding. Applicants must submit a completed application form, a 200-word essay on the role community newspapers play in Missouri, and 3 letters of recommendation. Verification of enrollment is required. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded At least 3 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[451] MISSISSIPPI SCHOLARSHIP American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs from Mississippi who are interested working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are under 30 years of age, licensed radio amateurs (any class), and attending a college or university in Mississippi. Preference is given to applicants from Mississippi who are majoring in electronics, communications, or a related field. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[453] MMW SCHOLARSHIP Maine Media Women Attn: Jude Stone, Scholarship Committee RR1, Box 1085 Bridgton, ME 04009 (207) 626-3242 Purpose To provide financial assistance to women in Maine who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a communications-related field. Eligibility This program is open to women of any age who are residents of Maine, will be enrolled in a related college program in the fall, and are interested in pursuing or furthering a career in mass communications. Applicants may be engaged in undergraduate or graduate study in journalism, public relations, or advertising. Selection is based on academic record, an essay on career goals, demonstrated interest in communications, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[454] MUDDY WATERS SCHOLARSHIP Blues Heaven Foundation, Inc. 2120 South Michigan Avenue Chicago, IL 60616 (312) 808-1286 Fax: (312) 808-0273 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To provide financial assistance to needy undergraduate and graduate students in the Chicago area who are interested in majoring in selected subjects (including journalism). Eligibility Applicants must be currently enrolled full time at a Chicago-area college or university. They must be 1) in at least

FELLOWSHIPS their first year of undergraduate studies or in a graduate program and 2) pursuing a degree in 1 of the following areas or related fields: music, music education, African American studies, folklore, performing arts, arts management, journalism, radio/TV, or film. Selection is based on scholastic achievement, major, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Proof of enrollment must be presented to receive these funds. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1984. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline April of each year.

[455] NABJ SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/nabjscholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are majoring in a field related to journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be majoring in broadcast (radio or television), print, or photographic journalism and have a GPA of 2.5 or higher. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 10 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[456] NAHJ SCHOLARSHIPS National Association of Hispanic Journalists Attn: Scholarship Committee 1000 National Press Building 529 14th Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20045-2001 (202) 662-7145 (888) 346-NAHJ Fax: (202) 662-7144 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nahj.org/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic Ameri-

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can undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for careers in the media. Eligibility Hispanic American high school seniors, undergraduates, and graduate students are eligible to apply for this support. They must be interested in majoring in print, broadcast (radio or television), or photojournalism (broadcast or print); students majoring in other fields must be able to demonstrate a strong interest in pursuing a career in journalism. Applicants must submit an official transcript of grades; a 1-page resume with their educational background, work history, awards, internships, other scholarships, language proficiency, and any work done for their school newspaper, radio, and/or television station; samples of their work; 2 reference letters; a 500-word autobiography in the third person, written in the form of a news story; and documentation of financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is administered by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) as a component of its Rubén Salazar Scholarship Fund. Number awarded Varies each year; recently 35 scholarships were awarded through this program, including 4 for radio broadcasting, 10 for television broadcasting, 33 for print journalism, and 2 for photography. Deadline January of each year.

[457] NATIONAL AAJA GENERAL SCHOLARSHIPS Asian American Journalists Association 1182 Market Street, Suite 320 San Francisco, CA 94102 (415) 346-2051 Fax: (415) 346-6343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aaja.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Asian American undergraduate or graduate students interested in careers in broadcast, photo, or print journalism. Eligibility Applicants must be Asian American high school seniors or college students (graduate or undergraduate) enrolled full time in accredited institutions. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range up to $2,000. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 10 of these scholarships were awarded. Deadline April of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [458] NATIONAL SPEAKERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS

Deadline September of each year.

National Speakers Association Attn: Scholarship Coordinator 1500 South Priest Drive Tempe, AZ 85281 (480) 968-2552 Fax: (480) 968-0911 E-mail: information.nsaspeaker.org Web site: www.nsaspeaker.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students interested in focusing on speech communication in college. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring or minoring in speech communications. Preference is given to applicants who have the potential of making an impact using skills in oral communication. Selection is based on a 500-word essay on the applicants’ career objectives and how they will use their skill in oral communication; a letter of recommendation from a speech teacher or the speech department head or dean; a list of awards, honors, extracurricular activities, and outside work interests; and an official transcript. Financial data The stipend is $4,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program was established in 1989. It includes the following named scholarships: the Earl Nightingale Scholarship, the Cavett Robert Scholarship, the Bill Gove Scholarship, and the Nido Qubein Scholarship. Number awarded 4 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[460] NEVADA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM

[459] NEIL PATTERSON SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in digital television. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students enrolled full time at a university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants must be studying for a career in digital television. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by the SilverKnight Group of New York and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 1 each year.

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Nevada Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Nevada at Reno 1664 North Virginia Street MS/172 Reno, NV 89557-0138 (775) 784-6261 Fax: (775) 327-2235 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.unr.edu/spacegrant Purpose To provide financial assistance for space-related study (including communications) to graduate students at institutions that are members of the Nevada Space Grant Consortium (NSGC). Eligibility This program is open to graduate students at NSGC member institutions. Applicants must be pursuing a degree in an aerospace-related field (including the behavioral sciences, biological sciences, business, communications, computer science, economics, education, engineering, international affairs, law, natural sciences, physical sciences, publication administration, and sociology) that is concerned with or likely to improve the understanding, assessment, development, and utilization of space. They must be U.S. citizens, be full-time students (or accepted for full-time study), present a proposed research or activity plan related to space, include in the research or activity plan an extramural experience at a field center of the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), plan to be involved in NSGC outreach activities, not receive other federal funds, and intend to pursue a career in a field of interest to NASA. Members of underrepresented groups (African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, physically disabled people, and women of all races) who have an interested in aerospace fields are encouraged to apply. Financial data The grant is $22,500, including $16,000 as a stipend for the student and $6,500 for tuition and a student research and travel allowance. Duration 12 months; may be renewed up to 24 additional months. Additional information Members of the NSGC include all state institutes of higher learned in Nevada: 2 Ph.D.-granting universities (the University of Nevada at Las Vegas and the University of Nevada at Reno), 4 community colleges (Southern Nevada, Great Basin, Truckee Meadows, and Western Nevada), and the system’s research organization, the Desert Research Institute. Funding for this program is provided by NASA. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 13 of these awards were granted. Deadline March of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [461] NEW HAMPSHIRE ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS SCHOLARSHIPS New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters 10 Chestnut Drive Bedford, NH 03110 (603) 472-9800 Fax: (603) 472-9803 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nhab.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to New Hampshire residents interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree in a broadcasting-related field. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this program are residents of New Hampshire who are working on or planning to work on an undergraduate or graduate degree in broadcasting or communications. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Applications are also available from the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation, 37 Pleasant Street, Concord, NH 03301-4005, (603) 225-6641, Fax: (603) 2251700, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 3 each year.

[462] NEW YORK SCHOLARSHIPS Advertising Production Club 60 East 42nd Street, Suite 721 New York, NY 10165 (212) 983-6042 Fax: (212) 983-6043 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.apc-ny.org/Scholar.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students from the New York City metropolitan area who are enrolled in a graphic arts or communications program in the area. Eligibility This program is open to residents of the New York City metropolitan area who are enrolled in a graphic arts or communications program at a college or university in that area. Applicants must be full-time undergraduate or graduate students. Financial data The stipend is $500 per year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains a GPA of 3.0 or higher. Number awarded 4 each year.

[463] NEW YORK TIMES/NAJA GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS Native American Journalists Association Attn: College Scholarships 3359 36th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55406 (612) 729-9244 Fax: (612) 729-9373 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.naja.com Purpose To provide financial assistance to Native American students who are pursuing a graduate degree in journalism.

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Eligibility This program is open to Native American students pursuing a graduate degree in journalism. Applications must include proof of enrollment in a federal or state recognized tribe, work samples, transcripts, a personal statement that demonstrates financial need and the student’s reasons for pursuing a career in journalism, and a letter of recommendation from an academic advisor or a member of the community that attests to the applicant’s ability to complete the desired education. Financial data The stipends are $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Support for this program is provided by The New York Times. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[464] NEWSPAPER EDITING INTERN PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE JUNIORS, SENIORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS Dow Jones Newspaper Fund P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543-0300 (609) 452-2820 (800) DOWFUND Fax: (609) 520-5804 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dowjones.com/newsfund Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility College juniors, college seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply for the internship if they are full-time students interested in a career in journalism. Interns returning to undergraduate or graduate studies receive a scholarship. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. College professors and instructors and former full-time professional journalists are ineligible. Financial data Interns receive a regular wage from the newspapers for which they work. The scholarship stipend is $1,000. Duration Internship: 3 months during the summer. Scholarship: 1 year. Additional information Interns attend a 2-week editing residency and then work as copy editors on a daily newspaper. Number awarded Up to 100 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[465] NHFA ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY SCHOLARSHIPS National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts 1010 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W., Suite 210 Washington, D.C. 20007 (202) 293-8330 Fax: (202) 965-5252 Web site: www.hispanicarts.org/application.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Hispanic American graduate students at selected universities who are inter-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS ested in preparing for a career in the entertainment arts and industry. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students at 5 designated universities who are enrolled in disciplines leading to careers in the entertainment arts and industry. Those disciplines include, but are not limited to, acting, costume design, film, lighting design, motion picture production, music, playwriting, radio and television, set design, and theater. Also eligible are students pursuing graduate degrees in law and/or business who either 1) are seeking joint degrees, certificates, or concentrations in entertainment-related fields, or 2) already possess undergraduate degrees in the disciplines listed above and who plan to pursue careers in the entertainment arts and industry. Applicants must be U.S. citizens of Hispanic origin residing in any of the 50 states or U.S. territories and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or better. They must be able to demonstrate financial need, defined as family income at or below 60 percent of the area’s median family income, based on family size. Preference is given to students who can demonstrate special talent in areas related to the entertainment arts and industry; they may submit portfolios and/or video/audio tapes of their work. Financial data Stipends are based on the need of the recipient and the availability of funds. Additional information The designated universities are New York University, Columbia University, Yale University, the University of California at Los Angeles, and the University of Southern California. Number awarded Varies each year. Recently, 45 of these scholarships were awarded: 10 at NYU, 11 at Columbia, 5 at Yale, 16 at UCLA, and 3 at USC.

[466] NYWICI MATRIX SCHOLARSHIPS New York Women in Communications, Inc. Attn: Scholarships 355 Lexington Avenue, 17th Floor New York, NY 10017-6603 (212) 297-2133 Fax: (212) 370-9047 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nywici.org/student.scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate education in communications to students at colleges or universities in the New York metropolitan area. Eligibility This program is open to full-time college sophomores, juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are enrolled in a communications-related major (advertising, broadcasting, communications, journalism, marketing, new media, or public relations) at a college or university in the metropolitan New York City area (including New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut). Applicants must 1) be able to provide evidence of involvement in communications-related extracurricular and other activities, including internships and involvement in New York Women in Communication, Inc. (NYWICI), 2) have a GPA of 3.5 or higher in their major and 3.0 overall, 3) explain their career goals in 75 words or less, and 4) submit an essay of 300 to 500 words on a theme that changes annually but relates to the field of communications. Selection is based on academic excellence and involvement in a field of communications. An interview may be required.

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Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[467] OKLAHOMA CITY CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Communications-Oklahoma City Chapter Attn: Judy Steele, Scholarship Review Committee Coordinator Express Services, Inc. 6300 N.W. Expressway Oklahoma City, OK 73132 Web site: www.okcawc.org/html/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to women studying journalism or a related field in Oklahoma on the undergraduate or graduate level. Eligibility This program is open to women who are 1) juniors or seniors enrolled at a 4-year Oklahoma college or university in journalism or a related field; 2) sophomores enrolled at a 2-year Oklahoma college in journalism or a related field; or 3) graduate students in journalism or a related field at an Oklahoma university. As part of the application process, applicants must submit a statement of 300 to 500 words explaining why they are applying for the scholarship, their plan for completing their education, the number of hours they plan to take each semester, their proposed date of graduation, the school they have chosen and why, their long-term career goals, and how they learned about the scholarship. In addition to that essay, selection is based on aptitude, interest in pursuing a career in journalism or a related field, academic achievement, community service, extracurricular activities, and financial need. Preference is given to student or professional members of the Association of Women in Communications. Financial data Stipends are $1,000 or $500. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must enroll full time. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline April of each year.

[468] ONLINE EDITING INTERN PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE JUNIORS, SENIORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS Dow Jones Newspaper Fund P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543-0300 (609) 452-2820 (800) DOWFUND Fax: (609) 520-5804 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dowjones.com/newsfund Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience at online newspapers to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility College juniors, college seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply for the internship if they are interested in a career editing, designing, and programming for Inter-

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net-accessible World Wide Web sites and online newspapers. Interns returning to undergraduate or graduate studies receive a scholarship. Financial data Interns receive a regular wage from the online service for which they work. The scholarship stipend is $1,000. Duration Internship: 3 months during the summer. Scholarship: 1 year. Additional information Interns attend a 1-week residency at the University of Kansas before taking up their internship. Number awarded Up to 12 each year. Deadline November of each year.

words) on an area of the world or an international topic that they believe deserves better coverage. Also, they should attach a 1-page letter about themselves: their education, relevant experience, and how they plan to use the funds if they are selected. They should not send resumes, clippings, or photographs. Selection is based on the clarity and focus of the essay along with the professional commitment of the applicant. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 11 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[469] OREGON STATE PERSONNEL MANAGERS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP

[471] PAUL AND HELEN L. GRAUER SCHOLARSHIP

Oregon Student Assistance Commission Attn: Private Awards Grant Department 1500 Valley River Drive, Suite 100 Eugene, OR 97401-2146 (541) 687-7395 (800) 452-8807, ext. 7395 Fax: (541) 687-7419 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.osac.state.or.us Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies in selected fields (including public relations) to members of the Oregon State Personnel Managers Association. Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who are working at least part-time on an academic degree or a professional certificate in personnel management, personnel administration, human resources management, safety management, labor relations, industrial relations, industrial engineering, business administration, public relations, or a closelyrelated field. Applicants may be undergraduate or graduate students. Financial data Scholarship amounts vary, depending upon the needs of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[470] OVERSEAS PRESS CLUB FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Overseas Press Club Attn: OPC Foundation 40 West 45th Street New York, NY 10036 (212) 626-9220 Fax: (212) 626-9210 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.opcofamerica.org/txtfdn.tm Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career as a foreign correspondent. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are studying in the United States and are interested in working as a foreign correspondent after graduation. Applicants are invited to submit an essay (up to 500

American Radio Relay League Attn: ARRL Foundation 225 Main Street Newington, CT 06111 (860) 594-0230 Fax: (860) 594-0259 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www2.arrl.org/arrlf Purpose To provide financial assistance to licensed radio amateurs who are interested in working on an undergraduate or graduate degree, particularly in communications. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate or graduate students at accredited institutions who are licensed radio amateurs of the novice class or higher. Preference is given to students who are 1) residents of Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska and attending schools in those states and 2) majoring in electronics, communications, or related fields. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[472] PENNSYLVANIA WOMEN’S PRESS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIP Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association c/o Teresa Spatara P.O. Box 152 Sharpsville, PA 16150 (724) 962-0990 Web site: www.pnpa.com/pwpa/scholarship.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to Pennsylvania residents interested in majoring in journalism on the undergraduate or graduate school level in the state. Eligibility This program is open to Pennsylvania residents who are majoring in print journalism in a 4-year or graduatelevel program at a Pennsylvania college or university. Both males and females are eligible. They must be classified as a junior, senior, or graduate student. Applications must be accompanied by a 500-word essay summarizing their interests in journalism, a copy of their current transcript, clippings of their published work, and a list of their brothers and sisters along with their ages and educational status. Selection is based on proven journalistic ability, dedication to journalism, and general merit; financial need is not considered.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Financial data The stipend is at least $750. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[473] PHILLIPS BUSINESS INFORMATION SCHOLARSHIP

Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in satellite business applications (including communications and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite business applications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[475] PRINCE KUHIO HAWAIIAN CIVIC CLUB SCHOLARSHIP

[474] PHILO T. FARNSWORTH SCHOLARSHIP

[476] PRINT AND GRAPHICS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIPS

Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association. Applicants may be studying in any area of broadcasting. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility.

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Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club Attn: Scholarship Chair P.O. Box 4728 Honolulu, HI 96812 Purpose To provide financial assistance for undergraduate or graduate studies (priority given to journalism) to persons of Hawaiian descent. Eligibility Applicants must be of Hawaiian descent (descendants of the aboriginal inhabitants of the Hawaiian Islands prior to 1778), able to demonstrate academic and leadership potential, and enrolled or planning to enroll in an accredited degree program. Graduating seniors and current undergraduate students must have a GPA of 2.5 or higher; graduate students must have at least a 3.3 GPA. Priority is given to members of the Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club in good standing, including directly related family members. Special consideration is given to applicants majoring in Hawaiian studies, Hawaiian language, and journalism. Financial data A stipend is awarded (amount not specified). Duration 1 year. Additional information Information on this program is also available from the Ke Ali’i Pauahi Foundation, Attn: Financial Aid and Scholarship Services, 1887 Makuakane Street, Honolulu, HI 96817-1887, (808) 842-8216, Fax: (808) 841-0660, E-mail: [email protected], Web site: www.pauahi.org. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline April of each year.

Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation Attn: Scholarship Competition 200 Deer Run Road Sewickley PA 15143-2600 (412) 741-6860, ext. 309 (800) 910-GATF Fax: (412) 741-2311 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.gatf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to qualified and interested graduate students who want to prepare for careers in the graphic communications industries. Eligibility To be eligible to apply for an award, students must 1) plan to seek employment at the managerial or educational level in the graphic communications industry; 2) have demonstrated ability and special aptitude for advanced education in such fields as mathematics, chemistry, physics, industrial education, engineering, and business technology, provided the

FELLOWSHIPS area of study has potential application in the printing, publishing, and packaging industries; and 3) be either a college senior who expects to complete a baccalaureate degree during the academic year and who has been admitted as a full-time graduate student or a currently-enrolled graduate student who has at least 1 year of study remaining. Selection is based on college academic records, rank in class, recommendations, biographical records which indicate academic honors, extracurricular interests, and work experience. Financial data Stipends range from $1,500 to $4,000 per year. Funds are paid directly to the institution selected by the award winner and credited to the account of the fellow, who may not withdraw more than 60 percent of the deposit during the first half of the academic year. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[477] PSSC LEGACY FUND SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students interested in majoring in international satellite and/or distance education applications (including broadcasting, communications, and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to international satellite and/or distance education applications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants may be from any country. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

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[478] QUERN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY GRANTS Illinois Student Assistance Commission Attn: Scholarship and Grant Services 1755 Lake Cook Road Deerfield, IL 60015-5209 (847) 948-8550 (800) 899-ISAC Fax: (847) 831-8549 TDD: (847) 831-8326, ext. 2822 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.isac1.org/ilaid/quernit.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in Illinois who are pursuing additional certification or an undergraduate degree in designated areas of information technology (including communications engineering). Eligibility Applicants must be Illinois residents and U.S. citizens or eligible noncitizens. They must have a high school diploma or GED certificate and be pursuing additional certification or an undergraduate degree in an information technology field. Currently, the approved fields are business information and data processing services; computer and information sciences; computer engineering; electrical, electronics, and communications engineering; electrical and electronic engineeringrelated technology; electromechanical instrumentation and maintenance technology; information processing/data entry technician; and mathematics and computer science. Preference is given to renewal applicants, those who have already completed a baccalaureate degree, and those who demonstrate the greatest financial need. Financial data The maximum stipend is $2,500. Funds may be used for payment of tuition, fees, and other educational expenses. Duration 1 year; may be renewed 1 additional year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline The priority filing date is at the end of April. Applications received after that date are processed in the order they are received, until funds are exhausted.

[479] RALPH W. SHRADER SCHOLARSHIPS Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association Attn: Educational Foundation 4400 Fair Lakes Court Fairfax, VA 22033-3899 (703) 631-6149 (800) 336-4583, ext. 6149 Fax: (703) 631-4693 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.afcea.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to master’s degree students in fields related to communications and electronics. Eligibility This program is open to any student pursuing a master’s degree who is a U.S. citizen attending an accredited college or university in the United States. Applicants must be enrolled full time and studying engineering (electrical, electronic, or communications), physics, mathematics, computer science, or information management systems. At least 1 of these scholarships is set aside for a woman or minority candidate. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Funds are paid directly to the recipient. Duration 1 year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Additional information Requests for applications must be accompanied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[480] RDW GROUP, INC. MINORITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR COMMUNICATIONS Rhode Island Foundation Attn: Scholarship Coordinator One Union Station Providence, RI 02903 (401) 274-4564 Fax: (401) 331-8085 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rifoundation.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to minority undergraduate and graduate students in Rhode Island who are interested in preparing for a career in communications. Eligibility This program is open to minority undergraduate and graduate students who are Rhode Island residents. Applicants must intend to pursue a course of study in communications. They must be able to demonstrate their commitment to a career in communications and financial need. Along with their application, they must submit an essay (up to 300 words) on the impact they would like to have on the communications field. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information This program is sponsored by the RDW Group, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[481] REAL-TIME FINANCIAL NEWSWIRE INTERN PROGRAM FOR COLLEGE JUNIORS, SENIORS AND GRADUATE STUDENTS Dow Jones Newspaper Fund P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543-0300 (609) 452-2820 (800) DOWFUND Fax: (609) 520-5804 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dowjones.com/newsfund Purpose To provide financial assistance and work experience at real-time financial news services to undergraduate and graduate students interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Eligibility College juniors, college seniors, and graduate students are eligible to apply for the internship if they are full-time students interested in a career in journalism. Interns returning to undergraduate or graduate studies receive a scholarship. Financial data Interns receive a regular wage from the realtime financial news service for which they work. The scholarship stipend is $1,000. Duration Internship: 3 months during the summer. Scholarship: 1 year. Additional information Interns attend a 1-week residency and then work on the staffs of financial news services that

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deliver real-time economic, business, and political news to audiences around the world on private computer circuits and the Internet. Most internships are in the New York City area or Washington, D.C. Number awarded Up to 12 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[482] RENNIE TAYLOR/ALTON BLAKESLEE FELLOWSHIPS FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN SCIENCE WRITING Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, Inc. Attn: Executive Director P.O. Box 404 Greenlawn, NY 11740 (631) 757-5664 Fax: (631) 757-0069 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nasw.org/users/casw Purpose To provide funding to graduate students and journalists who wish to learn science writing. Eligibility Both journalism graduate students and journalists are eligible to apply. Journalists with 2 years of experience are given priority. Students must have undergraduate degrees in science or journalism and must be able to demonstrate the ability to pursue a career in writing science for the general public. Applicants must submit a complete resume, a transcript of undergraduate studies (if students), 3 faculty or employer recommendations, 3 samples of writing, a short statement on career goals, and information on courses the applicant plans to take. Fellowships are not available for those who are pursuing or planning to pursue careers in public relations, public information, or technical writing. Financial data Up to $2,000 per year. Duration 1 year. Additional information Fellows may attend school either full or part time. Science writing, as defined by this program, involves writing about science, medicine, health, technology, and the environment for the general public via the mass media. Deadline June of each year.

[483] RICHARD M. URAY SCHOLARSHIP National Broadcasting Society Attn: National Vice President for Operations P.O. Box 915 St. Charles, MO 63302-0915 (866) 272-3746, ext. 3000 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.onu.edu/org/irts-aerho Purpose To provide financial assistance for college or graduate school to members of the National Broadcasting Society (NBS). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students who are members of the society. Selection is based on academic record, service to the society, professional broadcasting achievements, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

FELLOWSHIPS Deadline January of each year.

[484] ROCKY MOUNTAIN CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in designated Rocky Mountain states who are interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including broadcasting, communications, and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must be attending schools in Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, or Wyoming. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pursue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is not considered. Financial data The stipend is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[485] RTNDA PRESIDENT’S AWARD FOR TELEVISION NEWSROOM MANAGEMENT Radio and Television News Directors Foundation 1000 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 615 Washington, DC 20036-5302 (202) 467-5218 Fax: (202) 223-4007 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rtndf.org/asfi/scholarships/undergrad.shtml Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students whose career objective is television newsroom management. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate and undergraduate students who are enrolled in electronic journalism in a college or university where such a major is offered. Applicants must include a 1-page essay on why they are seeking a career in television newsroom management and a letter of endorsement from a faculty sponsor certifying that the applicant has at least 1 year of school remaining. Financial data This scholarship is $2,000. Duration 1 year.

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Additional information This scholarship was established in 1996. The Radio and Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDF) also provides an expense-paid trip to the RadioTelevision News Directors Association (RTNDA) annual international conference. It defines electronic journalism to include radio, television, cable, and online news. Previous winners of any RTNDF scholarship or internship are not eligible. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[486] SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA CHAPTER OF AAJA SCHOLARSHIPS Asian American Journalists Association-San Francisco Bay Area Chapter c/o Vera Chan Contra Costa Times 2640 Shadelands Drive Walnut Creek, CA 94598 (925) 977-8428 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aajasf.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Asian American undergraduate or graduate students in the San Francisco Bay area who are interested in careers in broadcast or print journalism. Eligibility These scholarships are open to Asian American students attending school in the greater Bay Area region or whose principal residency is in northern California but who are attending school elsewhere. Applicants may be high school seniors entering college in the following fall, undergraduates, or graduate students. Students do not need to be majoring in journalism, radio/television, photojournalism, or mass communications, but they must demonstrate serious intent to pursue a career in journalism. Selection is based on scholastic ability, commitment to journalism, sensitivity to Asian American issues as demonstrated by community involvement, journalistic ability, and financial need. Financial data Stipends range from $1,000 to $2,500. Duration 1 year; may be renewed. Number awarded Varies each year; 1 award is reserved for an applicant who demonstrates serious financial need and 1 is reserved for a recent graduate who has an unpaid internship. Deadline April of each year.

[487] SCHOLARSHIPS IN TECHNICAL COMMUNICATION Society for Technical Communication 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 904 Arlington, VA 22203-1822 (703) 522-4114 Fax: (703) 522-2075 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.stc.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate students who are preparing for a career in some area of technical communications. Eligibility This program is open to 1) full-time undergraduate students working toward a bachelor’s degree in technical communications who have completed at least 1 year of college and

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS 2) full-time graduate students working toward a master’s or doctoral degree in technical communications. Applicants must be studying communication of information about technical subjects; other majors, such as general journalism, electronic communication engineering, computer programming, entertainment, and creative writing are not eligible. Selection is based on academic record and potential for contributing to the profession of technical communication; financial need is not considered unless applicants are judged to be equal in all other respects. Financial data Scholarships are $2,000; funds are paid to the school for the benefit of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 14 each year: 7 to undergraduate students and 7 to graduate students. Deadline February of each year.

[488] SEATTLE PROFESSIONAL CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIPS Association for Women in Communications-Seattle Professional Professional Chapter Attn: Scholarship Chair 1412 S.W. 102nd Street, PMB 224 Seattle, WA 98146 (206) 298-4966 Fax: (206) 285-5220 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.seattleawc.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students in Washington who are preparing for a career in communications. Eligibility This program is open to Washington state residents who are enrolled at a 4-year college or university in the state as a junior, senior, or graduate student (sophomores at 2-year colleges applying to a 4-year institution are also eligible). Applicants must be majoring, or planning to major in a communications program, including print and broadcast journalism, television and radio production, film, advertising, public relations, marketing, graphic design, multimedia design, photography or technical communication. Selection is based on demonstrated excellence in communications; contributions made to communications on campus and in the community; scholastic achievement; financial need; and writing samples from journalism, advertising, public relations, or broadcasting. Financial data The stipend is $1,500. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school and must be used for tuition and fees. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[489] SHANE MEDIA SCHOLARSHIP Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in radio. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants must be studying for a career in radio. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by Shane Media Services of Houston, Texas, and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[490] SLACK AWARDS FOR MEDICAL JOURNALISM National Medical Fellowships, Inc. Attn: Scholarship Program 5 Hanover Square, 15th Floor New York, NY 10004 (212) 483-8880 Fax: (212) 483-8897 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nmf-online.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to African American medical students who are also interested in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American medical students who are U.S. citizens attending accredited M.D. or D.O. degree-granting schools in the United States in their third or fourth year. Only nominations are accepted. All nominees must submit a personal essay, provide copies of income tax forms for themselves and their parents/spouses, and submit copies of work that demonstrates their skill in journalism. Selection is based on academic achievement, demonstrated journalistic skill, leadership and community involvement, and potential for outstanding contributions to medicine. Financial data The awards are $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is sponsored by the National Medical Association. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

FELLOWSHIPS [491] SOUTH ASIAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION SCHOLARSHIPS South Asian Journalists Association Attn: Scholarship Committee c/o Sreenath Sreenivasan Columbia Graduate School of Journalism 2950 Broadway New York, NY 10027 (212) 854-5979 Fax: (212) 854-7837 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.saja.org/scholarships.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to students of South Asian descent who are serious about pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in journalism. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, currently-enrolled college students, and graduate students who are of South Asian descent (including Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and IndoCaribbean) and working on a degree in journalism. Applicants must be attending a school in the United States or Canada. Those with financial hardship are given special consideration. Spouses and children of the sponsor’s board members are not eligible to apply. Selection is based on interest in journalism, writing skills, involvement in the sponsoring organization, reasons for entering journalism, and financial need. Financial data The stipends are either $500 (to high school and college recipients) or $1,000 (to graduate school recipients). Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients are expected to volunteer at the sponsor’s annual convention or other events during the year. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 to a high school senior, 1 to a college student, and 1 to a graduate student. Deadline April of each year.

[492] SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA CHAPTER SCHOLARSHIP Society of Satellite Professionals International Attn: Scholarship Program 225 Reinekers Lane, Suite 600 Alexandria, VA 22314 (703) 549-8696 Fax: (703) 549-9728 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sspi.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to students in designated southern California counties who are interested in majoring in satellite-related disciplines (including broadcasting, communications, and journalism) in college or graduate school. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors, college undergraduates, and graduate students majoring or planning to major in fields related to satellite communications, including broadcasting, business, communications, engineering, international policy studies, journalism, law, science, space applications, or telecommunications. Applicants must be attending schools in Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego, Santa Barbara, or Ventura counties in California. Selection is based on academic and leadership achievement, commitment to pur-

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sue education and career opportunities in the satellite communications industry, potential for significant contribution to that industry, a personal statement of 500 to 750 words on their interest in satellite communications and why they deserve the award, and a creative work (such as a research report, essay, article, videotape, artwork, computer program, or scale model of an antenna or spacecraft design) that reflects their interests and talents. Financial need is also considered. Financial data The stipend is $3,000. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[493] SPRINGFIELD AREA CHAPTER AWC SCHOLARSHIP Association for Women in Communications-Springfield Area Chapter P.O. Box 5192 Springfield, IL 62705-5192 (217) 787-4923 Fax: (217) 787-6047 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awcspringfield.org/Awc_scholarship.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students with a connection to central Illinois who are studying in a field related to communications. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are either residents of central Illinois or attending a school there. Applicants must be majoring in communications, journalism, public relations, or related fields and have an above-average GPA. They must submit an essay that deals with their career goals and what they hope to accomplish in the field of communications. In addition to that essay, selection is based on reference letters, current college transcripts, and a telephone interview. Financial data The stipend is $500. Duration 1 year. Number awarded 1 each year.

[494] STOODY-WEST FELLOWSHIP FOR GRADUATE STUDY IN RELIGIOUS JOURNALISM United Methodist Communications Attn: Public Media Division 810 12th Avenue South P.O. Box 320 Nashville, TN 37202-0320 (615) 742-5766 Fax: (615) 742-5404 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.umcom.org/scholarships Purpose To provide financial assistance to Christians interested in attending graduate school to prepare for a career in religious journalism. Eligibility Christians currently engaged in religious journalism or planning to enter this field are eligible to apply if they are interested in pursuing graduate study at an accredited school or department of journalism. Selection is based on Christian commitment and involvement in the life of the church,

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS academic achievement, journalistic experience and/or evidence of journalistic talent, clarity of purpose, goals for the future, and potential professional usefulness as a religious journalist. Financial data The stipend is $6,000; half is paid in September after the recipient enrolls full time in a graduate program at an accredited school or department of journalism in the United States and half at the end of the calendar year. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is named for 2 leaders in public relations and Methodist information in the United Methodist Church from 1940 to 1975. Grants are not paid for summer sessions. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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sesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by Patrick Communications Corporation of Ellicott City, Maryland and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[497] WALTER S. PATTERSON SCHOLARSHIPS

Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund 634 South Spring Street, 11th Floor Los Angeles, CA 90014-1974 (213) 629-2512 Fax: (213) 629-0266 Web site: www.maldef.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to Latino students who are pursuing graduate or professional study in the areas of communications and media. Eligibility Any person of Latino descent who is presently enrolled or will be enrolled during the year of application as a graduate or professional student in the communications and media fields (print and electronic), including entertainment or media law, is eligible to apply. Selection is based upon academic achievement, potential for successful completion of a graduate or professional degree, demonstrated involvement in and commitment to serve the Latino community, and financial need. Financial data Stipends depend on the need of the recipient. Duration 1 year. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline June of each year.

Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to upper-division and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in radio. Eligibility This program is open to juniors, seniors, and graduate students enrolled full time at a college or university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants must be studying for a career in radio. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant possesses high integrity, superior academic ability, potential to be an outstanding electronic media professional, and a sense of personal and professional responsibility. Financial data The stipend is $1,250. Duration 1 year; may not be renewed. Additional information Information is also available from Peter B. Orlik, Central Michigan University, 344 Moore Hall, Mt. Pleasant, MI 48859, (517) 774-7279. This program is sponsored by the National Association of Broadcasters of Washington, D.C. and administered by the BEA. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline September of each year.

[496] VINCENT T. WASILEWSKI SCHOLARSHIP

[498] WASHINGTON POST SCHOLARSHIP

Broadcast Education Association Attn: Scholarships 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5354 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.beaweb.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in broadcasting. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students enrolled full time at a university where at least 1 department is an institutional member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA). Applicants may be studying any area of broadcasting. Selection is based on evidence that the applicant pos-

National Association of Black Journalists Attn: Student Education Enrichment and Development Program 8701-A Adelphi Road Adelphi, MD 20783-1716 (301) 445-7100, ext. 108 Fax: (301) 445-7101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nabj.org/html/twp.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) who are majoring in print journalism. Eligibility This program is open to African American undergraduate or graduate students who are currently attending an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must be

[495] UNIVISION-MALDEF COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM

FELLOWSHIPS majoring in print journalism and have a GPA of 3.0 or higher. They must submit 6 samples of their published or broadcasted work, an official college transcript, 2 letters of recommendation, a resume, and a 500- to 800-word essay describing their accomplishments as a student journalist, their career goals, and their interest in the field. Financial data The stipend is $2,500. Duration 1 year. Additional information All scholarship winners must become members of the association before they enroll in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[499] WILLIAM B. RUGGLES RIGHT TO WORK SCHOLARSHIP National Institute for Labor Relations Research Attn: Scholarship Selection Committee 5211 Port Royal Road, Suite 510 Springfield, VA 22151 (703) 321-9606 Fax: (703) 321-7342 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nilrr.org Purpose To provide financial assistance for the undergraduate or graduate education of journalism students who are knowledgeable about the Right to Work principle. Eligibility Eligible are undergraduate or graduate students majoring in journalism in institutions of higher learning in the United States. Graduating high school seniors may also apply. Applicants must demonstrate potential for successful completion of educational requirements in an accredited journalism program and demonstrate an understanding of the principles voluntary unionism and the economic and social problems of compulsory unionism. Selection is based on scholastic ability and financial need. Financial data The award is $2,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information This scholarship was established in 1974 to honor the Texas journalist who coined the phrase “Right to Work.” Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[500] WORLDSTUDIO FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Worldstudio Foundation 225 Varick Street, Ninth Floor New York, NY 10014 (212) 366-1317, ext. 18 Fax: (212) 807-0024 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.worldstudio.org/scholar/intro.html Purpose To provide financial assistance to disadvantaged and ethnic minority undergraduate and graduate students who wish to study fine or commercial arts (including advertising), design (including graphic design and new media), or architecture.

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Eligibility This program is open to disadvantaged or minority college students who are currently enrolled (must attend an accredited school) and majoring in the 1 of the following areas: advertising, architecture, crafts, environmental graphics, fashion design, film/video, film/theater design (including set and costume design), fine arts, furniture design, graphic design, industrial/product design, interior architecture, interior design, landscape architecture, new media, photography, surface/textile design, or urban planning. Both graduate and undergraduate students are eligible. International students may apply if they are enrolled at a U.S. college or university. Applicants must have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Selection is based on the quality of submitted work, a 600-word written statement of purpose, financial need, and academic record. Financial data Basic scholarships range from $1,000 to $2,000, but awards between $3,000 and $5,000 are also presented at the discretion of the jury. Honorable mentions are $100. Funds are paid directly to the recipient’s school. Duration 1 academic year. Recipients may reapply. Additional information The foundation encourages the scholarship recipients to focus on ways that their work can address issues of social and environmental responsibility. This program includes the following named awards: the Gaggenau Award for Design, the New York Design Center Awards, the ALU Awards for Design, the Color Wheel Award, the Honda Award for Environmental Design, the Rado Watch Scholarship for Design, the Janou Pakter Award, the Impac Group Award, the Color Optics Award. the AIGA Award, the Lonn Beaudry Memorial Award, and the Robert J. Hurst Award. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 20 scholarships and 10 honorable mentions were awarded. Deadline April of each year.

Loans/Forgivable Loans Described here are programs open specifically to undergraduate or graduate students working on a degree in journalism or a related field that provide money which must eventually be repaid—in cash or in service and with or without interest. For sources of “free” money, check the Scholarships, Fellowships, Grants, and Awards subsections.

LOANS/FORGIVABLE LOANS [501] AGBU EDUCATION LOANS Armenian General Benevolent Union Attn: Education Department 55 East 59th Street New York, NY 10022-1112 (212) 319-6383, ext. 129 Fax: (212) 319-6507 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.agbu.org/pages/scholarships.html Purpose To provide educational loans to graduate students of Armenian heritage working on a degree in selected fields (including communications). Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students of Armenian heritage who are studying in 1 of the following programs: a master’s degree in communication, educational administration, public administration, or international relations; a Ph.D. in Armenian studies (final 2 years only); a J.D. (first professional degree only); or an M.D. (first professional degree only). Applicants must have earned a GPA of 3.5 or better during their undergraduate study. Financial data Loans range from $5,000 to $7,500 annually; repayment begins within 12 months of completion of full-time study and extends 3 to 8 years at an interest rate of 3 percent. Duration Fellows receive support until they complete their graduate degree. Deadline March of each year.

[502] MARYLAND HOPE SCHOLARSHIP Maryland Higher Education Commission Attn: State Scholarship Administration 16 Francis Street Annapolis, MD 21401-1781 (410) 260-4553 (800) 974-1024 Fax: (410) 974-5376 TTY: (800) 735-2258 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mhec.state.md.us Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to high school seniors in Maryland who are interested in majoring in specified fields in college (including communications) and then working in the state. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors who are residents of Maryland with a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in academic core courses. Applicants must be planning to enroll at a 2-year or 4-year Maryland college or university as a full-time degree-seeking undergraduate and major in an eligible program. Their family income may not exceed $95,000 per year. Financial data The stipend is $1,000 per year for students attending a 2-year institution or $3,000 per year for students at a 4-year institution. Recipients must agree to work full time in Maryland, 1 year for each year of the award, or repay the scholarship/loan with interest. The service obligation must begin within 12 months of graduation. Duration 1 year; may be renewed if the recipient maintains satisfactory academic progress, a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher in their college course work, and enrollment in an eligible program. Additional information Recently, the eligible majors were agriculture and natural resources, area studies, business and

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management, communications, letters (English), health professions, home economics, interdisciplinary studies, fine and applied arts, foreign languages, law, psychology, public affairs, social sciences, and theology. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline February of each year.

[503] SCPA SCHOLARSHIPS South Carolina Press Association Attn: Secretary, S.C. Press Association Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 11429 Columbia, SC 29211 (803) 750-9561 (888) SCPRESS Web site: www.scpress.org Purpose To provide scholarship/loans to journalism students in South Carolina. Eligibility Students interested in newspaper careers who are entering their junior or senior year as full-time students at a South Carolina 4-year college or university are eligible. Selection is based on commitment to a newspaper career, grades, participation in journalistic activities in college, recommendations of journalism faculty members, and financial need. Financial data The stipend is $2,000 per year. Recipients must agree to work in the newspaper field in the United States for 2 years within 5 years of graduation. If not, they agree to repay the scholarship to the South Carolina Press Association (SPCA) Foundation. Duration 1 years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline December of each year.

Grants Described here are 28 programs that provide funds for innovative efforts, projects, creative activities, or research to either undergraduate or graduate students in a field related to journalism or communications, including such specialties as advertising, agricultural communications, broadcast journalism, broadcasting, business reporting, graphic design and layout, online journalism, photojournalism, public relations, science reporting, and sports reporting. For information on funding available to support undergraduate studies, see the Scholarships subsection; for information on funding available to support graduate studies, see the Fellowships subsection.

GRANTS [504] AAA DOCTORAL DISSERTATION COMPETITION American Academy of Advertising c/o Avery Abernethy Auburn University Department of Marketing 201 Business Building Auburn, AL 36849-5246 Web site: advertising.utexas.edu/AAA Purpose To provide funding to members of the American Academy of Advertising (AAA) working on a doctoral dissertation in advertising. Eligibility This program is open to doctoral students working on a doctoral dissertation on any aspect of advertising. Proposals based on completed dissertations are not eligible for this award. Applicants must be AAA members currently enrolled in a graduate program. Proposals are double blind reviewed. Each proposal should contain the following: cover page, description of the project (up to 10 pages), timetable, budget, and letter of endorsement from the faculty member chairing the dissertation committee. Financial data Grants range from $1,000 to $2,000. Recipients are given half of the award at the time of selection and half when the dissertation has been defended successfully. Duration The dissertation must be completed within 3 years of the receipt of the award. Additional information Submissions may not be faxed or e-mailed. Winners are expected to grant the Journal of Advertising right of first refusal on any paper resulting from the dissertation. Number awarded 1 or 2 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[505] ALABAMA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM GRADUATE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Alabama Space Grant Consortium c/o University of Alabama in Huntsville Materials Science Building, Room 205 Huntsville, AL 35899 (256) 890-6800 Fax: (256) 890-6061 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uah.edu/ASGC Purpose To provide financial assistance for graduate study or research related to the space sciences (including communications) at universities participating in the Alabama Space Grant Consortium. Eligibility This program is open to full-time graduate students enrolled at the universities participating in the consortium. Applicants must be studying in a field related to space, including the physical, natural, and biological sciences, engineering, education, economics, business, sociology, behavioral sciences, computer science, communications, law, international affairs, and public administration. They must 1) present a proposed research plan related to space that includes an extramural experience at a field center of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA); 2) propose a multidisciplinary plan and course of study; 3) plan to be involved in consortium outreach activities; and 4) intend to pursue a career in line with NASA’s aerospace, science, and technology pro-

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grams. U.S. citizenship is required. Individuals from underrepresented groups—specifically African Americans, Hispanics, American Indians, Pacific Islanders, and women of all races—are encouraged to apply. Interested students should submit a completed application form, description of the proposed research, a schedule, a budget, a list of references, a vitae, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Selection is based on 1) academic qualifications, 2) quality of the proposed research program or plan of study and its relevance to the aerospace science and technology program of NASA, 3) quality of the proposed interdisciplinary approach, 4) merit of the proposed utilization of a NASA center to carry out the objectives of the program, 5) prospects for completing the project within the allotted time, and 6) applicant’s motivation for a career in aerospace. Financial data The award for 12 months includes $16,000 for a student stipend and up to $6,000 for a tuition/student research allowance. Duration Up to 36 months. Additional information The member universities are University of Alabama in Huntsville, Alabama A&M University, University of Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham, University of South Alabama, Tuskegee University, and Auburn University. Funding for this program is provided by NASA. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 12 of these fellowships were awarded. Deadline February of each year.

[506] ANIMAL WELFARE FELLOWSHIPS International Foundation for Ethical Research Attn: Executive Director 53 West Jackson Boulevard, Suite 1552 Chicago, IL 60604 (312) 427-6025 Fax: (312) 427-6524 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ifer.org Purpose To provide financial assistance to graduate students (including those in journalism) whose proposed research involves animal welfare. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in master’s and doctoral programs in the sciences, humanities, psychology, medicine, law, and journalism. Applicants must be interested in conducting research on scientifically valid alternatives to the use of animals in research, product testing, and education. Research may deal with tissue, cell, and organ cultures; clinical studies using animals or humans; epidemiological studies; enhanced use of existing tissue repositories and patient databases; public education; or computer modeling. Applications must be submitted by the student’s faculty advisor; at least 1 member of the student’s graduate advisory committee must have interest or expertise in the area of alternatives to the use of animals in scientific research. Financial data Grants provide an annual stipend of $12,500 and $2,500 for supplies. Duration 1 year; may be renewed up to 2 additional years. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [507] ANSEL ADAMS RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP University of Arizona Attn: Center for Creative Photography P.O. Box 210103 Tucson, AZ 85721-0103 (520) 621-7968 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.creativephotography.org Purpose To provide funding to advanced students, professionals, and postdoctorates who wish to use the resources at the Center for Creative Photography at the University of Arizona in Tucson. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this fellowship are scholars from any discipline, as well as museum professionals, independent researchers, and candidates for advanced degrees. U.S. citizenship is not required. Applicants must be interested in using the archives, photograph collection, and/or library of the Center for Creative Photography. Their proposed research topic may deal with anything appropriate to the center’s holdings. Financial data The award is $2,500. Duration Residencies average 2 weeks. Additional information Funding for this fellowship comes from the Polaroid Corporation. Fellows are expected to make an informal presentation of their research. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline October of each year.

[508] AT&T LABORATORIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FELLOWSHIPS AT&T Laboratories Attn: Fellowship Administrator 180 Park Avenue, Room C103 P.O. Box 971 Florham Park, NJ 07932-0971 (973) 360-8109 Fax: (973) 360-8881 Web site: www.research.att.com/academic Purpose To provide financial assistance and research experience to minority and women students who are pursuing doctoral studies in computer and communications-related fields. Eligibility This program is open to minorities underrepresented in the sciences (Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans) and to women. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents beginning full-time Ph.D. study in a discipline relevant to the business of AT&T; currently, those include communications, computer science, electrical engineering, human computer interaction, industrial engineering, information science, mathematics, operations research, and statistics. Along with their application, they must submit a statement describing their technical interests and accomplishments, official transcripts, 3 academic references, and GRE scores. Selection is based on potential for success in scientific research. Fellowships are offered to students who receive no other support for graduate study. Financial data This program covers all educational expenses during the school year, including tuition, books, fees, and approved travel expenses; education expenses for summer study or university research; a stipend for living expenses of $1,400 per month (paid for 12 months the first 2 years and

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for 10 months in the following years); and support for attending approved scientific conferences. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 5 additional years as long as the fellow continues making satisfactory progress toward the Ph.D. Additional information The AT&T Laboratories Fellowship Program (ALFP) provides a mentor who is a staff member at AT&T Labs as well as a summer research internship within AT&T Laboratories during the first summer. The ALFP replaces the Graduate Research Program for Women (GRPW) and the Cooperative Research Fellowship Program (CRFP) run by the former AT&T Bell Laboratories. If students receive other fellowship support, the tuition support and stipend provided as part of the ALFP Fellowship will cease, but the other provisions will remain in force and the student will remain eligible for an ALFP Grant. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[509] AT&T LABORATORIES FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM GRANTS AT&T Laboratories Attn: Fellowship Administrator 180 Park Avenue, Room C103 P.O. Box 971 Florham Park, NJ 07932-0971 (973) 360-8109 Fax: (973) 360-8881 Web site: www.research.att.com/academic Purpose To provide financial assistance and research experience to minority and women students who are pursuing doctoral studies in computer and communications-related fields. Eligibility This program is open to minorities underrepresented in the sciences (Blacks, Hispanics, and Native Americans) and to women. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents beginning full-time Ph.D. study in a discipline relevant to the business of AT&T; currently, those include communications, computer science, electrical engineering, human computer interaction, industrial engineering, information science, mathematics, operations research, and statistics. Along with their application, they must submit a statement describing their technical interests and accomplishments, official transcripts, 3 academic references, and GRE scores. Selection is based on potential for success in scientific research. Grants are offered to students who receive other support for graduate study. Financial data This program provides an annual stipend of $2,000 and conference travel support. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 5 additional years as long as the fellow continues making satisfactory progress toward the Ph.D. Additional information The AT&T Laboratories Fellowship Program (ALFP) provides a mentor who is a staff member at AT&T Laboratories as well as a summer research internship within AT&T Laboratories during the first summer. The ALFP replaces the Graduate Research Program for Women (GRPW) and the Cooperative Research Fellowship Program (CRFP) run by the former AT&T Bell Laboratories. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

GRANTS [510] AT&T UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM AT&T Laboratories Attn: Undergraduate Research Program 180 Park Avenue, Room C103 P.O. Box 971 Florham Park, NJ 07932-0971 (973) 360-8109 Fax: (973) 360-8881 Web site: www.research.att.com/academic Purpose To provide research experience at AT&T Laboratories to women or members of underrepresented minority groups who are undergraduates and interested in technical employment. Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens and permanent residents who are college undergraduate students in at least their third year but who are not graduating prior to the summer. Applicants must be women or members of a minority group that is underrepresented in the sciences (Blacks, Hispanics, or Native Americans). They must be studying communications, computer science, electrical engineering, human computer interaction, industrial engineering, information science, mathematics, operations research, or statistics. Selection is based on academic achievement, personal motivation, and compatibility of student interests with current AT&T Laboratories activities. Financial data Salaries are commensurate with those of regular AT&T Laboratories employees who have comparable education and work experience (approximately $500 per week). Trainees are reimbursed for their travel to and from New Jersey. Assistance in locating housing is offered. Duration The minimum research traineeship is 10 weeks during the summer. Additional information Trainees work at AT&T Laboratories located in Crawford Hill, Holmdel, Murray Hill, Shippany, South Plainfield, Short Hills, or West Long Branch, New Jersey. This program replaces the Summer Research Program of the former AT&T Bell Laboratories. Information is also available from the AT&T Labs Undergraduate Research Program, 200 Laurel Avenue South, Room D32A04, Middletown, NJ 07748. Number awarded 60 to 100 each year. Deadline November of each year.

[511] AWJ CAREER GRANT FOR BEGINNING JOURNALISTS Association for Women Journalists P.O. Box 2199 Fort Worth, TX 76113 (214) 740-9251 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.awjdfw.org/scholarships2.asp Purpose To provide funding for research or study to women journalists in Texas who are beginning their career or are currently enrolled in a graduate program. Eligibility This program is open to women journalists in Texas with 3 years or less of experience and to those currently enrolled in a graduate program. Organizations may apply on behalf of individuals or individuals may apply on their own. Along with the application, candidates must include samples of their work; printed entries must be mounted, multiple entries must be bound in some way, entire magazines containing the

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entry may be submitted, broadcast entries must include a summary or outline and the complete script, radio entries must be on tape cassettes, and television entries must be on half-inch VHS format videotape cassettes. Selection is based on a statement of need for the funding. Financial data The grant is $500. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[512] BERRIEN FRAGOS THORN ARTS SCHOLARSHIPS FOR MIGRANT FARMWORKERS BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center 27 Lackawanna Avenue Mount Morris, NY 14510-1096 (585) 658-7960 (800) 245-5681 Fax: (585) 658-7969 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.migrant.net/sch_thorn.htm Purpose To provide financial assistance to migrant farmworkers who are interested in further study of the arts. Eligibility This program is open to students with a history of migration to obtain work in agriculture. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age, but they do not need to be enrolled in school. They must be interested in pursuing further development of their talents in 1 of the following disciplines: visual arts (e.g., painting, sculpture, photography); performing arts (e.g., dance, theater, music); media (e.g., film, video, animation, computer graphics); literature (e.g., poetry, short stories); or crafts (e.g., traditional folk arts, furniture, weaving, pottery). Students may submit either a complete application that includes a budget and portfolio or samples of work, or only a partial form providing basic personal information and letters of recommendation. Financial data The maximum grant is $2,500 for students who utilize the complete application or $500 for those who submit only partial forms. Duration These are 1-time grants. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Complete applications must be submitted by May or October of each year. Partial forms may be submitted at any time.

[513] BROOKHAVEN NATIONAL LABORATORY SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES AND WOMEN Brookhaven National Laboratory Attn: Diversity Office, Human Resources Division Building 185A P.O. Box 5000 Upton, New York 11973-5000 (516) 344-2703 Fax: (516) 344-5305 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bnl.gov Purpose To provide research training in scientific areas (including scientific journalism) at Brookhaven National Laboratory (BNL) to underrepresented minority and women students.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Eligibility This program at BNL is open to underrepresented minority (African American/Black, Hispanic, Native American, or Pacific Islander) students and women who have completed their freshman, sophomore, or junior year of college. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, at least 18 years of age, and majoring in applied mathematics, engineering, physical and life sciences, or scientific journalism. Since no transportation or housing allowance is provided, preference is given to students who reside in the BNL area. Financial data Participants receive a competitive stipend. Duration 10 to 12 weeks, during the summer. Additional information Students work with members of the scientific, technical, and professional staff of BNL in an educational training program developed to give research experience in areas of applied mathematics, biology, chemistry, engineering, high and low energy particle accelerators, nuclear medicine, physics, and science writing. Number awarded Approximately 9 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[514] CAROLE FIELDING STUDENT GRANTS University Film and Video Association c/o Robert Johnson, Jr. Framingham State College Communications Arts Department 100 State Street Framingham, MA 01701-9101 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ufva.org Purpose To provide funding for student projects to undergraduate and graduate members of the University Film and Video Association (UFVA). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate student members of the association; they must be sponsored by a faculty member who is also an active association member. The proposed projects may be for productions (either narrative, documentary, experimental, or animated film or video) or for research projects (on historical, critical, theoretical, or experimental studies of film or video). Applications must include a description of the project (a statement of purpose, an indication of the resources available to complete the work, and a summary of the proposed production or research project), a statement by the sponsoring UFVA member assessing the feasibility of the project and indicating his or her willingness to serve as faculty supervisor or consultant, and a budget. Financial data Grants are $4,000 for production or $1,000 for research. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 3 production grants and 1 research grant were awarded. Deadline December of each year.

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[515] CENTERS FOR DISEASE CONTROL AND PREVENTION STUDENT RESEARCH PARTICIPATION PROGRAM Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education Attn: Education and Training Division P.O. Box 117 Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117 (865) 576-4805 Fax: (865) 241-5220 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.orau.gov/orise.htm Purpose To provide opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students (including those majoring in communications) to participate in research projects at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate and graduate students in communications, economics, environmental health, epidemiology, health sciences, life sciences, occupational safety and health, premedical sciences, physical sciences, and related scientific disciplines. Applicants must be interested in participating in research projects on infectious diseases, environmental health, epidemiology, or occupational safety and health. Financial data The amount of the stipend depends on the research area and recipient’s academic level. Duration 1 month to 1 year. Both full-time and part-time appointments are available. Additional information Research opportunities are available at the following CDC facilities: Division of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Prevention (Atlanta, Georgia); Office of Health Communication (Atlanta, Georgia); National Immunization Program (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of Public Health Surveillance and Information (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of AIDS, Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and Tuberculosis Laboratory Research (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of Environmental Health Laboratory Sciences (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of Mycotic and Bacterial Diseases (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of Prevention Research and Analytic Methods (Atlanta, Georgia); Division of Viral and Rickettsial Diseases (Atlanta, Georgia); and National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (Atlanta, Georgia; Cincinnati, Ohio; Morgantown, West Virginia; and Washington, D.C.). This program is funded by CDC through an interagency agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy and administered by the Education and Training Division (ETD) of Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education (ORISE). Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[516] GLAAD DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIP Gay and Lesbian Alliance against Defamation 150 West 26th Street, Suite 503 New York, NY 10001 (800) Gay Media E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.glaad.org/org/projects/center/index.html?record=170 Purpose To support doctoral research that contributes to an understanding of the relations among sexual orientation, gender identity, and media representation.

GRANTS Eligibility This program is open to all students currently enrolled in a doctoral program at a U.S. institution who have completed their pre-dissertation requirements and are interested in conducting research on the cultural, economic, or political dimensions of gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender representation and how such representations are generated, interpreted, mobilized, and contested in a variety of genres and contexts. Examples of potential research topics include (but are not limited to): the effects of the economic and social organization of media industries on representations of sexual and gender identity; the formation and development of independent media sectors by and for lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people; the reception of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender television characters by a range of audiences; the development and political intervention of anti-gay media campaigns; and media images of AIDS activism and of people with AIDS/HIV. The program encourages disciplinary and methodological diversity and is seeking proposals from the humanities, social sciences, public health, public policy, education, and allied fields. To apply, students must submit a cover sheet as well as 3 copies of 1) a 6- to 8-page project description, 2) a 2-page bibliography; and 3) 3 letters of recommendation. Financial data The grant is $5,000. Duration 1 year. Additional information Recipients must acknowledge this support in any academic publication. A copy of the finished dissertation must be filed with the sponsor. Recipients may be required to publish their research findings in 1 of the organization’s publications. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[517] GOFF INSTITUTE SPECIAL OPPORTUNITY FOR 20TH CENTURY TOPICS Rhode Island Historical Society Attn: Newell D. Goff Institute for Ingenuity & Enterprise Studies 110 Benevolent Street Providence, RI 02906 (401) 331-8575, ext. 107 Fax: (401) 351-0127 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: Web site: www.rihs.org Purpose To provide short-term grants to graduate students and researchers interested in addressing issues related to contemporary aspects of innovation and change at the Rhode Island Historical Society. Eligibility Researchers who are interested in conducting studies that focus on the 20th century and have the potential to make a significant contribution to research on innovation and entrepreneurship or expand the limits of Rhode Island historiography are eligible to apply. Applications are welcome from teachers, academic and museum researchers, graduate students, and independent scholars. Proposed topics might include: transportation, finance, women- or minority-owned business, family business, manufacturing, communication and media, immigration, national defense and industrial development, service industries, health care, tourism, and economics of the environment. Applicants must submit a summary description of their proposed research project (up to 1,000

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words) that is organized into the following parts: description of research project and outcome, timeline and plan of work, budget and rationale for support, resume or CV (no longer than 2 pages), and a list of 3 references. Financial data Grants up to $5,000 are awarded. Duration This support is for short-term visits only. Additional information Recipients are expected to spend their fellowship period at the Institute for Ingenuity & Enterprise Studies at the Rhode Island Historical Society. They may also use any of the 14 special collection libraries in Rhode Island. The fellow’s work may be published in Rhode Island History, the journal of the Rhode Island Historical Society. Fellows may be expected to participate in symposia and conferences at the Rhode Island Historical Society as well as to share work in progress at the institute’s monthly research forum. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline January of each year.

[518] GRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR WOMEN Lucent Technologies Attn: Fellowship Programs Manager 283 King George Road, Room B1-D26 Warren, NJ 07059 (732) 559-6971 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/GRPW Purpose To provide financial assistance and research experience to women who wish to pursue doctoral studies in designated fields of science and engineering (including communication sciences). Eligibility This program is open to women who plan to pursue full-time doctoral study in chemical engineering, chemistry, communications science, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, information science, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, operations research, physics, or statistics. Applicants usually are graduating college seniors, but first-year graduate students are also considered. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on scholastic attainment and evidence of ability and potential as a research scientist. Financial data Fellowships provide full tuition and university fees, an annual stipend of $17,000, and conference travel expenses. An additional annual grant of $2,000 provides support for other expenses, such as child care, personal computing equipment and software, or visits to other university research laboratories. During their summer internships, fellows receive salaries commensurate with their level of experience and training. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the fellow makes satisfactory progress toward the doctoral degree. Additional information This program is sponsored by Lucent Technologies Foundation and Bell Laboratories. During the summers, fellows conduct research at Bell Laboratories under the mentorship of staff scientists and engineers. Number awarded 6 each year. Deadline December of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [519] GRANTS FOR RESEARCH IN BROADCASTING National Association of Broadcasters Attn: Research and Planning 1771 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2891 (202) 429-5389 Fax: (202) 429-5343 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nab.org Purpose To stimulate interest in broadcast research, especially research on economic, business, social, or policy issues of importance to the U.S. commercial broadcast industry. Eligibility This program is open to all academic personnel, including graduate students and seniors in college. The proposed research must deal with commercial broadcasting in America. Selection is based on the importance of the problem conceptualization, the appropriateness of the research technique, the significance of the contribution to the field, the clarity and thoroughness of the proposal, and the carefulness of the budget. Financial data Up to $5,000; the funds are to be used to cover direct out-of-pocket expenses incurred in the execution of the proposed research. These expenses may include field work, tabulation, analysis, clerical assistance, and printing. Funds may not be used for overhead or budgets. Number awarded 4 to 6 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[520] HAYEK FUND FOR SCHOLARS Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 Arlington, VA 22201-4432 (703) 993-4880 (800) 697-8799 Fax: (703) 993-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.TheIHS.org/tab1/h.html Purpose To fund pre- and postdoctoral professional activities in the humanities, social sciences, law, or journalism. Eligibility This program is open to advanced graduate students and untenured faculty members in the social sciences, law, humanities, or journalism. Applicants must submit an itemized list of expected expenses, a 1- to 2-page proposal detailing how the grant would advance their careers and understanding of the classical liberal tradition, an abstract or copy of the paper (if the application is for conference attendance), and a current vitae. They may be seeking funds to present a paper at an academic or professional conference, travel to academic job interviews, travel to and conduct research at archives or libraries, participate in career development or enhancing seminars, distribute a published article to colleagues in the field, or submit unpublished manuscripts to journals or book publishers. Financial data Up to $1,000. Additional information The fund was established in 1977. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

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[521] INSTITUTE ON GLOBAL CONFLICT AND COOPERATION DISSERTATION FELLOWSHIPS University of California at San Diego Attn: Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation 9500 Gilman Drive La Jolla, CA 92093-0518 (858) 534-7224 Fax: (858) 534-7655 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www-igcc.ucsd.edu Purpose To provide funding to doctoral students (including those in communications) at the 9 University of California campuses who are interested in conducting dissertation research on the causes of international conflict. Eligibility Eligible to apply for this funding are doctoral students from the 9 University of California campuses: Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Barbara, and Santa Cruz. They must be currently enrolled and have advanced to candidacy for their Ph.D. Doctoral students from all disciplines are eligible, if they are interested in conducting dissertation research on international conflict. Preference is given to proposals that relate to the causes of international conflict; the resolution of international disputes; international and regional cooperation on security, economic, health, environmental, and social issues; the development and operations of regional and international organizations; the economics, politics, and sociology of transnational flows of capital, goods, technology, and people; transnational social movements and non-governmental organizations; and gender issues and international politics. Standard dissertation fellowships have been offered to candidates from such disciplines as anthropology, communications, economics, energy resources, environmental studies, geography, history, legal studies, philosophy, political science, religious studies, sociology, and urban development. U.S. citizenship is not required. Financial data The stipend is $12,000. Travel and research support up to $4,000 may also be awarded for the first year and up to $1,500 for the second year. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for 1 additional year. Additional information This program has also offered special scholarships in the past and may do so again. Those include a foreign policy studies dissertation fellowship (which requires residency in the Washington, D.C. office of the institute) and a joint fellowship with the California Sea Grant College System for research on international marine policy issues. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 13 standard dissertation fellowships and 1 foreign policy dissertation fellowship were awarded. Deadline January of each year.

GRANTS [522] J. WALTER THOMPSON RESEARCH GRANTS PROGRAM Duke University Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library Attn: John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising, and Marketing History P.O. Box 90185 Durham, NC 27708-0185 (919) 660-5827 Fax: (919) 660-5934 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: scriptorium.lib.duke.edu/hartman Purpose To provide funding to graduate students, faculty members, and independent scholars who wish to use the resources of the John W. Hartman Center for Sales, Advertising, and Marketing History in the Special Collections Library at Duke University. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students, faculty members, and independent scholars in any academic field who wish to use the resources of the center for their research. Graduate students must be currently enrolled, be working on a graduate degree, and enclose a letter of recommendation from their advisor or project director. Faculty members must be working on a research project and enclose a curriculum vitae. Independent scholars must be working on a nonprofit project and enclose a curriculum vitae. Financial data Grants up to $750 are available. Funds may be used to cover the costs of travel to Durham and local accommodations. Duration Less than 2 weeks. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 11 of these grants were awarded. Deadline January of each year.

[523] JOHN HOPE FRANKLIN STUDENT DOCUMENTARY AWARDS Duke University Attn: Center for Documentary Studies 1317 West Pettigrew Street P.O. Box 90802 Durham, NC 27708-0802 (919) 660-3663 Fax: (919) 681-7600 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www-cds.aas.duke.edu/jhf/index.html Purpose To provide funding to undergraduate students at selected universities in North Carolina for completion of documentary projects. Eligibility This program is open to registered undergraduate students at Duke University, North Carolina Central University, North Carolina State University, and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Applicants must submit a 2- to 3-page description of a documentary project, indicating whether they propose to work with photography, writing, or video. They should demonstrate an interest in documentary studies and possess the talent and skills necessary to conduct an intensive documentary project; those skills may include oral history, photography, film or video, essay or creative writing, journalism, or active interest in community service programs. Financial data The amount of the award is $2,000.

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Duration The grant is intended to fund full-time work on summer projects. Additional information This award was established in 1989. Upon completion of their projects, students are expected to make a public presentation of their documentary work. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline February of each year.

[524] KARL R. WALLACE MEMORIAL AWARD National Communication Association 1765 N Street, N.W. Washington, DC 20036-2802 (202) 464-4622 Fax: (202) 464-4600 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.natcom.org Purpose To provide research funding to pre- and postdoctoral scholars who are members of the National Communication Association (NCA). Eligibility This program is open to members of the association who have completed the Ph.D. within the past 10 years or are well advanced in doctoral studies in rhetoric and public address. Nominees should be seeking funding for projects that foster and promote philosophical, historical, or critical scholarship in the field. Self nominations are encouraged. Nominations must include a brief, factual account of the nominee’s education and scholarly preparation to date, including publications, convention papers, learned or scholarly conferences participated in, and other scholarly activity conducted or in progress; an explicit description of the uses to which the applicant proposes to put the grant, including a clear definition and sketch of the research project or other scholarly undertaking to be served; and endorsements from not more than 3 persons well acquainted with the applicant and the relevant field of scholarship and competent to assess the worth of the undertaking and the applicant’s achievement and potential in rhetorical scholarship. Financial data The award consists of a plaque and a grantin-aid. Duration The award is granted annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[525] LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES BELL LABORATORIES SUMMER RESEARCH PROGRAM FOR MINORITIES AND WOMEN Lucent Technologies Attn: Special Programs Manager 283 King George Road, Room B1-D32 Warren, NJ 07059 (732) 559-4267 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bell-labs.com/employment/srp Purpose To provide technical research experience at facilities of Bell Laboratories to women and underrepresented minority undergraduate students majoring in selected fields (including communications).

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Eligibility This program is open to women and members of minority groups (African Americans, Hispanics, and Native American Indians) who are underrepresented in the sciences. Applicants must be interested in pursuing technical employment experience in research and development facilities of Bell Laboratories. The program is primarily directed at undergraduate students who have completed their second or third year of college. Emphasis is placed on the following disciplines: chemistry, communications science, computer science and engineering, data networking, electrical engineering, information science, materials science, mathematics, optics, physics, statistics, and wireless and radio engineering. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on academic achievement, personal motivation, and compatibility of student interests with current Bell Laboratories activities. Financial data Salaries are commensurate with those of regular Bell Laboratories employees with comparable education. Participants are reimbursed for travel expenses up to the cost of round-trip economy-class airfare. Duration 10 weeks, during the summer. Additional information This program is sponsored by Lucent Technologies and Bell Laboratories. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline November of each year.

[526] LUCENT TECHNOLOGIES COOPERATIVE RESEARCH FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Lucent Technologies Attn: Fellowship Programs Manager 283 King George Road, Room B1-D26 Warren, NJ 07059 (732) 559-6971 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bell-labs.com/fellowships/CRFP Purpose To provide financial assistance and summer internships at Bell Laboratories to members of minority groups underrepresented in scientific and technological fields who wish to pursue doctoral studies in designated fields of science and engineering (including communications). Eligibility This program is open to U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are members of a minority group currently underrepresented in the sciences (Blacks, Native American Indians, and Hispanics). Applicants must be college seniors who plan to pursue full-time doctoral study in the following fall in chemical engineering, chemistry, communications science, computer science and engineering, electrical engineering, information science, materials science, mathematics, mechanical engineering, operations research, physics, or statistics. U.S. citizenship or permanent resident status is required. Selection is based on scholastic attainment, evidence of ability, and potential as research scientists. Financial data Fellowships provide full tuition and university fees, a book allowance, an annual stipend of $17,000, and related travel expenses. During their summer internships, fellows receive salaries commensurate with their level of experience and training. Duration 1 year; may be renewed for up to 3 additional years if the fellow makes satisfactory progress toward the doctoral degree.

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Additional information This program is sponsored by Lucent Technologies Foundation and Bell Laboratories. During the summers, fellows conduct research at Bell Laboratories under the mentorship of staff scientists and engineers. Number awarded 6 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[527] NEW AMERICA FOUNDATION RESEARCH ASSOCIATES New America Foundation Attn: Internship Coordinator 1630 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Seventh Floor Washington, DC 20009 (202) 986-2700 Fax: (202) 986-3696 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.newamerica.net/applications/app.htm Purpose To provide research experience at the New America Foundation to people interested in pursuing careers in public policy research, journalism, or other related areas. Eligibility Applicants must be able to demonstrate proven research and analytical skills, strong writing and editing abilities, and attention to detail. Familiarity with Lexis-Nexis and other Internet research tools is essential. Knowledge of public policy, technology, and economics is preferable but not mandatory. Applicants must submit a resume, cover letter, and writing samples (up to 10 pages). They must be currently eligible to be employed in the United States. Financial data The stipend depends on the experience and qualifications of the associate. Duration 6 months; the starting date is flexible. Additional information Research associates are assigned to assist the foundation’s fellows and to support the work of its various strategic initiatives programs. Responsibilities include researching and reporting on a wide variety of public policy issues, organizing events, drafting background memos, editing and proofreading, tracking media clips, and performing various administrative duties. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Applications may be submitted at any time.

[528] NNEMS UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENT FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM Environmental Protection Agency Attn: National Network for Environmental Management Studies 401 M Street, S.W. Washington, DC 20460 (202) 260-5283 Fax: (202) 260-4095 Web site: www.epa.gov/enviroed Purpose To provide funding to undergraduate and graduate students interested in conducting research in selected fields (including communications and public relations) at a participating facility of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents enrolled or accepted for enrollment at an accredited U.S. institution with an academic program directly related to

GRANTS pollution abatement and control. Undergraduates must have completed at least 4 courses relating to the environmental field and have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. They may not be graduating prior to the completion of this fellowship unless they have been accepted into graduate school. Graduate students must have completed at least 1 semester of graduate work or at least 4 undergraduate courses relating to the environmental field. They may not be graduating prior to the completion of this fellowship. All applicants must be interested in conducting a research project at an EPA facility that is part of the National Network for Environmental Management Studies (NNEMS). Research may be conducted in the following areas: environmental policy, regulation, and law; environmental management and administration; environmental science; computer programming and development; or public relations and communications. Financial data The stipend depends on the level of education and the duration and location of the research project. The formula for stipends is based on the current GS-04 through GS-09 pay scale. Additional funding is available for travel or training. Duration Projects can be completed by working full time during the summer or part time during the school year. Additional information The final research product belongs to the fellows, although EPA may also use the product. NNEMS fellows are not federal employees and do not function as staff for the participating EPA office. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline Each project sets its own deadline.

[529] SOUTH CAROLINA SPACE GRANT CONSORTIUM UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH PROGRAM South Carolina Space Grant Consortium c/o College of Charleston Department of Geology 58 Coming Street Charleston, SC 29424 (843) 953-5463 Fax: (843) 953-5446 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cofc.edu/~scsgrant Purpose To provide financial assistance for space-related research to undergraduates (including those in journalism) in South Carolina. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students at member institutions of the South Carolina Space Grant Consortium. Applicants should be rising juniors or seniors interested in aerospace and space-related studies, including the basic sciences, astronomy, science education, planetary science, environmental studies, engineering, fine arts, and journalism. U.S. citizenship is required. Selection is based on academic qualifications of the applicant; 2 letters of recommendation; a description of past activities, current interests, and future plans concerning a space science or aerospace-related field; and faculty sponsorship. Women and minorities are encourage to apply. Financial data The grant is $3,000. Up to $500 of the grant is available for research-related expenses, not including application fees. Duration 1 academic year or 10 weeks during the summer.

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Additional information Members of the consortium are Benedict College, The Citadel, College of Charleston, Clemson University, Coastal Carolina University, Furman University, University of South Carolina, Wofford College, South Carolina State University, The Medical University of South Carolina, and University of the Virgin Islands. This program is funded by the U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline January of each year.

[530] WALTER LINDENMANN SCHOLARSHIP Institute for Public Relations Research and Education c/o University of Florida P.O. Box 118400 2096 Weimer Hall Gainesville, FL 32611-8400 (352) 392-0280 Fax: (352) 846-1122 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.instituteforpr.com Purpose To provide financial funding for research to graduate students in public relations. Eligibility This program is open to graduate students majoring in public relations who plan to carry out a public relations research project. Their proposal should focus specific attention on measuring public relations effectiveness. Applicants should also be available for a research internship with Ketchum in New York City during the spring or summer. Financial data The award provides a $5,000 research grant, another $7,500 for the internship, and a $2,500 grant to the recipient’s faculty advisor. Duration The research grant is for 1 year; the internship is for 8 weeks. Additional information This program is sponsored by Ketchum. It is also known as the Dr. Walter K. Lindenmann “SMART” Grant/Internship. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[531] YOUNG COMMUNICATORS FELLOWSHIPS Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 Arlington, VA 22201-4432 (703) 993-4880 (800) 697-8799 Fax: (703) 993-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.TheIHS.org/tab1/ycf.html Purpose To provide funding for training to students and recent graduates who are interested in a communicationsrelated career. Eligibility This program is open to college juniors and seniors, graduate students, and recent graduates. Applicants must have a clearly demonstrated interest in the “classical liberal” tradition of individual rights and market economics; intend to pursue a career in journalism, film, writing (fiction or nonfiction), publishing, or market-oriented public policy; and have arranged or applied for an internship, training program, or other short-term opportunity related to their intended career. Appli-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS cations are not accepted for tuition or living expenses associated with pursuing a degree. Financial data The program provides a stipend of up to $2,500 and housing and travel assistance up to $2,500 (if required). Duration Up to 12 weeks. Number awarded Varies each year. Deadline March of each year for summer programs; up to 10 weeks in advance for programs at other times of the year.

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Awards Described here are 67 competitions, prizes, and honoraria granted to undergraduate or graduate students in recognition or support of their personal accomplishments, professional contributions, or creativity in a field related to journalism or communications, including such specialties as advertising, agricultural communications, broadcast journalism, broadcasting, business reporting, graphic design and layout, online journalism, photojournalism, public relations, science reporting, and sports reporting. Prizes received solely as the result of simply entering contests are excluded.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [532] ACADEMY OF TELEVISION ARTS & SCIENCES COLLEGE TELEVISION AWARDS Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation Attn: Education Department 5220 Lankershim Boulevard North Hollywood, CA 91601-3109 (818) 754-2830 Fax: (818) 761-ATAS E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.emmys.org/foundation/college.htm Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding college student films and videos. Eligibility Eligible to be submitted are films and videos produced by college students. All entries must be submitted on 3/4 inch cassettes for judging. Students must have produced the entries for college course credit. Entries are judged in the following categories: 1) comedy; 2) drama; 3) music programs; 4) documentary; 5) news, sports, and magazine shows; 6) traditional animation; and 7) nontraditional or computer generated animation. Financial data The awards per category are: first place, $2,000; second place, $1,000; and third place, $500. In addition, each of the first- and second-place winners receive Eastman Product Grants ($2,000 of Kodak film stock for the firstplace winner and $1,000 of film stock for the second-place winner). The Bricker Family College Award of $4,000 is also presented to the first-place College Award winner from any category whose work best represents a humanitarian concern. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information Excerpts from the winning films and videos are screened at the awards ceremony, known as the College Awards Gala. They are also screened at the academy’s “Festival of Winners,” the day after the Awards Gala. Number awarded 21 each year: 1 first-place winner, 1 second-place winner, and 1 third-place winner in each category. Deadline December of each year.

[533] AGRICULTURAL COMMUNICATIONS CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT National FFA Organization Attn: Career Development Events 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4353 Fax: (317) 802-5353 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To recognize and reward members of FFA who score highest in a competition that requires written and oral communications presentations. Eligibility Current members are eligible to enter as a team of 4 high school seniors who develop a communications project proposal for their chapter. The proposal must explain the communications activities planned to publicize an event or issue. Teams select a topic from a theme of possible topics assigned for that year. the assigned themes (and their potential topics) are: for 2003: an existing chapter activity (Supervised Agricultural Experience, Food for America, banquets, etc.); for 2004: innovative agricultural practices, management, or mar-

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keting tools (financial risk management using options and/or futures, efficient water use with irrigation systems, rotational cropping systems for pest control, sustainable agriculture, etc.); for 2005: local or national events (National Agriculture Week, earth day, vocational education week, FFA week, etc.); for 2006: agriculture or consumer issues (water quality, agricultural stressors, safe food handling in the home, safe agricultural practices at harvest, promoting agricultural literacy, etc.). Winning teams in state competitions advance to the national finals. At those finals, individual participants also attend an actual news conference, then use the information gathered to complete practicums that involve organizing and writing a news story, organizing and writing a press release, developing and carrying out a broadcast, or preparing a graphic and photo editing for a news story. They also compete in an editing exercise and a general communications quiz. Financial data Each member of the winning team receives a $1,000 scholarship. In addition, the highest scoring individual receives $900, the second highest individual receives $750, the third highest individual receives $600, the fourth through tenth highest individuals receive $500 each, and the 11th highest individual receives $250. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This competition is sponsored by Successful Farming of Des Moines, Iowa. Each entry in team or individual events is charged an entry processing fee of $25. Members of winning teams are not eligible to receive individual awards. Number awarded 1 team and 11 individual winners are selected each year. Deadline September of each year.

[534] ARTS FILM AND VIDEO COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIPS National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts 800 Brickell Avenue, Suite 500 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 377-1140 (800) 970-ARTS Fax: (305) 377-1149 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ARTSawards.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school student filmmakers and videomakers. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are graduating high school seniors or, if not enrolled in high school, are 17 or 18 years old. They must submit a VHS cassette videotape, up to 10 minutes in length, containing 1 complete work followed by 3 other works or works-inprogress. Selection is based on knowledge of film/video production with an emphasis on expressing an artistic point of view, an ability to effectively communicate ideas using moving images, and a willingness to take creative risks. On the basis of the videotapes, judges select award winners to come to Miami for the final competitions. Financial data First-level awards are $3,000 each, second level $1,500, third level $1,000, fourth level $500, and fifth level $100; honorable mentions receive $100 awards but are not invited to Miami. Duration The competition is held annually.

AWARDS Additional information ARTS (Arts Recognition and Talent Search) is sponsored by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, which is funded by many corporations, foundations, and individuals. The names of all ARTS applicants are provided to 100 participating colleges, universities, and professional institutions that have $3 million in scholarships available for ARTS participants. The application fee is $25 for early applications and $35 for regular applications. Number awarded Up to 5 award candidates compete in Miami; an unlimited number of honorable mention awards are made to candidates who are not invited to Miami. Deadline Early applications must be submitted by May of each year; regular applications are due by September of each year.

[535] ARTS PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIPS National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts 800 Brickell Avenue, Suite 500 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 377-1140 (800) 970-ARTS Fax: (305) 377-1149 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ARTSawards.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school student photographers. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are graduating high school seniors, or, if not enrolled in high school, are 17 or 18 years old. Competitors may submit any form of photography, including color, enhanced, black-and-white, mixed media, non-silver processes, documentary, etc. Entries consist of a portfolio of 10 slides, 5 of which tell a story or are thematically related. Selection criteria include original thinking, an artistic commitment, and a willingness to take creative risks. On the basis of the portfolios, judges select award recipients to come to Miami for the final competitions. Financial data First-level awards are $3,000 each, second level $1,500, third level $1,000, fourth level $500, and fifth level $100; honorable mentions receive $100 awards but are not invited to Miami. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information ARTS (Arts Recognition and Talent Search) is sponsored by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, which is funded by many corporations, foundations, and individuals. The names of all ARTS applicants are provided to 100 participating colleges, universities, and professional institutions that have $3 million in scholarships available for ARTS participants. The application fee is $25 for early applications and $35 for regular applications. Number awarded Up to 5 award candidates compete in Miami; an unlimited number of honorable mention awards are made to candidates who are not invited to Miami. Deadline Early applications must be submitted by May of each year; regular applications are due by September of each year.

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[536] ARTS VISUAL ARTS COMPETITION SCHOLARSHIPS National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts 800 Brickell Avenue, Suite 500 Miami, FL 33131 (305) 377-1140 (800) 970-ARTS Fax: (305) 377-1149 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ARTSawards.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school student artists. Eligibility Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are graduating high school seniors or, if not enrolled in high school, are 17 or 18 years old. Entries are accepted in the following areas: ceramics, costume design, drawing, graphic design, jewelry making, painting, printmaking, sculpture, textile and fiber design, and theater set design. Candidates must submit 10 slides, illustrating a minimum of 5 of their original works. Selection is based on development of original ideas, imagination, competence, skillful use of materials, and overall excellence. On the basis of the slides, judges select award winners to come to Miami for the final competitions. Financial data First-level awards are $3,000 each, second level $1,500, third level $1,000, fourth level $500, and fifth level $100; honorable mentions receive $100 awards but are not invited to Miami. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information ARTS (Arts Recognition and Talent Search) is sponsored by the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, which is funded by many corporations, foundations, and individuals. The names of all ARTS applicants are provided to 100 participating colleges, universities, and professional institutions that have $3 million in scholarships available for ARTS participants. The application fee is $25 for early applications and $35 for regular applications. Number awarded Up to 20 award candidates compete in Miami; an unlimited number of honorable mention awards are made to candidates who are not invited to Miami. Deadline Early applications must be submitted by May of each year; regular applications are due by September of each year.

[537] ASSOCIATED COLLEGIATE PRESS REPORTER OF THE YEAR AWARD Associated Collegiate Press 2221 University Avenue, S.E., Suite 121 Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 625-8335 Fax: (612) 626-0720 Web site: www.studentpress.org/acp.contests.html Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding college journalists. Eligibility College reporters are eligible to submit 3 of their best single news or feature stories that were published in a college newspaper during the competition year. There are separate competitions for 2-year and 4-year schools. Judges looks for entries that report on a situation, problem, or issue affecting students and show leadership, quality writing, sensitivity, and fairness.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Financial data Prizes range up to $1,000. Duration The competition is held every 4 years: 2002, 2006, 2010, etc. Additional information This competition is cosponsored by KRT Campus. Number awarded 3 reporters in 2-year schools and 3 reporters in 4-year schools. Deadline August of each competition year.

[538] AWARD TO HONOR EXCELLENCE IN NEWSPAPER ADVERTISING (ATHENA) Newspaper Association of America Attn: Manager, Public Relations 1921 Gallows Road, Suite 600 Vienna, VA 22182-3900 (703) 902-1698 Fax: (703) 902-1699 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.naa.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding creative advertisements in the newspaper industry. Eligibility Entries must be published in a newspaper for the first time during the preceding calendar year. They may be submitted by agencies, clients, printing companies, and/or newspapers. Nominations may be made in any of 10 categories: automotive, beverage, business products and services, entertainment, financial, health care products and services, leisure and travel, media, public service, and student ads. Financial data The grand prize is $100,000; the student ad prize is $5,000. Gold, silver, and bronze medals are also awarded. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This program was revived in 1997 after a prolonged hiatus. An entry fee of $65 ($20 for students) must accompany each submission. Number awarded Varies each year; recently, 50 prizes were awarded, including 1 grand prize, 1 student prize, 9 gold awards, 13 silver awards, and 26 bronze awards (of which 7 were in the student division). Deadline April of each year.

[539] BANK OF AMERICA ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Bank of America Foundation Attn: Achievement Awards Program CAS-704-08-03 314 Montgomery Street, Eighth Floor San Francisco, CA 94104-1866 (415) 953-0927 Fax: (415) 622-3469 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.bankofamerica.com/foundation Purpose To recognize and reward high school seniors in California who have excelled in selected areas (including communications). Eligibility Eligible are high school seniors in California who are chosen by faculty committees in their schools. The committees select students to receive certificates in specific study areas (agriculture, art, business, communications, computer

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studies, drama, English, English as a Second Language, foreign language, history, home economics, mathematics, music, religious studies, science, social science, and trades and industrial studies). Small high schools (those with 199 or fewer students in grades 10-12) may award a total of 7 certificates and large high schools (those with 200 or more students) present a total of 14 certificates. In addition, the faculty committees select graduating seniors to receive plaques in 4 general study areas (applied arts, fine arts, liberal arts, and science and mathematics); certificate winners may not also receive plaques; the number of plaques awarded by each high school also depends on the size of the school (2 plaques with enrollment of 1 to 199 students in grades 10-12, 3 plaques with enrollment of 200 to 599 students, and 4 plaques for enrollment of more than 600 students). Winners of plaques are then eligible to enter the Achievement Awards competition. Of all plaque winners statewide, 320 finalists (8 in each of 10 regions in each of the 4 general study areas) are selected to enter competitions involving 1) an essay judged on written expression, logical progression, ability to focus on topic, and creative interpretation, and 2) a group discussion judged on cooperation, sound and logical thinking, oral communication and command of English, and originality of thought. Financial data The cash awards are $2,000 for first-place winners, $1,500 for second-place winners, $1,000 for thirdplace winners, and $500 for fourth-place winners. Number awarded All 320 finalists receive cash awards; the top 40 finalists (1 in each general study area in each region) receive first-place awards and other finalists receive awards depending on their scores in the competition. Deadline Schools must select their plaque recipients before the end of January of each year.

[540] BESS MYERSON CAMPUS JOURNALISM AWARDS Anti-Defamation League Attn: Department of Campus Affairs/Higher Education 823 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 (212) 885-7813 Fax: (212) 867-0779 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adl.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding college newspaper articles written by undergraduate or graduate students on issues of racial, ethnic, and religious tolerance, cultural differences, or communications between peoples of diverse backgrounds. Eligibility This competition is open to all recognized campus newspapers at colleges and universities throughout the United States. Articles must be submitted by the newspaper (no more than 1 entry in each of the 2 categories listed below) and must have been written by enrolled undergraduate or graduate students. To be eligible, entries should address 1 of the following issues: anti-Semitism, racism, or bigotry; coverage of issues in the Middle East; countering Holocaust denial; responding to the challenge of extremist speakers; community responses to hate crimes; or intergroup relations between ethnic, racial, or religious groups. Articles may deal with issues of campus, local, national, and international concerns. There are 2 separate

AWARDS award categories: 1) news reporting and features; and 2) editorials and opinions (including editorial cartoons). Individual articles and editorials, as well as series of articles and/or editorials on a particular subject, will be considered. If a series of writings is submitted, the series will be evaluated in its entirety as a single entity. All entries must have been published during the preceding academic year. Financial data Prizes are awarded in each of the 2 categories listed above: first prize: $1,000; second prize: $750; third prize: $600. Awards are to be shared equally between the newspapers and the author(s) of the article(s). Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This award was established by Bess Myerson, the first Jewish woman to be awarded the title of Miss America. Number awarded 6 each year: 3 in each of the 2 award categories. Deadline February of each year.

[541] BOB STEVENS MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Garden State Scholastic Press Association Attn: Contest Coordinator 78 Lincoln Street Jersey City, NJ 07307 Web site: www.gsspa.org/scholarship.html Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school journalists in New Jersey. Eligibility Eligible to be nominated for this award are graduating high school seniors in New Jersey who have at least a 3.0 GPA, have served at least 2 years in some capacity in high school journalism, and are able to demonstrate their intent to study journalism in college and to pursue a career in journalism. Only 1 nominee per school may be submitted. The nominator must be a member of the Garden State Scholastic Press Association. To apply, nominees must submit an official entry form, a self-analytical evaluation of their journalistic life, an official copy of their transcript, 3 to 4 letters of recommendation, and samples of their work, selected to show quality and diversity in reporting, writing, photography, design, etc. Selection is based on versatility (ability to handle a variety of subject areas with equal ability), responsibility, inquisitiveness, and skill. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data The stipend is $500. Funds are to be used for college. In addition, the student named New Jersey High School Journalist of the Year is also awarded the $5,000 Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship by the New Jersey Press Foundation. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information The winner’s portfolio is automatically entered in the national competition for the Journalism Education Association’s Journalist of the Year. Recipients must be planning to major in either journalism or communications in college. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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[542] BRASLER STORY OF THE YEAR PRIZE National Scholastic Press Association 2221 University Avenue, S.E., Suite 121 Minneapolis, MN 55414 (612) 625-8335 Fax: (612) 626-0720 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.studentpress.org/nspa/contests.html Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school journalists. Eligibility This program is open to high school journalists who submit samples of stories they have written in 5 categories: news, multicultural, features, sports, and editorials. In each category, 1 student is selected as the author of the Story of the Year. Selection of those stories is based on leadership, quality of writing, sensitivity, and fairness. The first-place winners in each category then compete for this prize. Financial data The prize is $1,000. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This competition is co-sponsored by the Los Angeles Times. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline August of each year.

[543] CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENTS SCHOLARSHIPS National FFA Organization Attn: Career Development Events 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4353 Fax: (317) 802-5353 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To recognize and reward members of FFA who score highest in various competitions that are part of the Career Development Events. Eligibility These competitions are open to members, usually limited to high school seniors. Currently, the organization conducts 22 different competitions, most of which begin as state activities from which winners compete at national finals. Each competition has its own rules and procedures. Most involve competitions in which teams of 3 or 4 students demonstrate their knowledge of different agricultural specialties through written examinations or practicums. Team members also compete as individuals in related activities. Financial data Each competition presents awards differently, but in many of them members of the winning team receive a $1,000 scholarship and the highest scoring individual receives $900, the second highest individual receives $750, the third highest individual receives $600, the fourth through tenth highest individuals receive $500 each, and the 11th highest individual receives $250. Other competitions simply provide $1,000 scholarships to winners. Duration The competitions are held annually. Additional information The events currently offered are in agricultural communications, agricultural issues forum, agricultural mechanics, agricultural sales, agronomy, dairy cattle eval-

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS uation, dairy foods, environmental and natural resources, extemporaneous public speaking, farm business management, floriculture, food science and technology, forestry, horse evaluation, job interview, livestock evaluation, marketing plan, meats evaluation and technology, nursery and landscape, parliamentary procedure, poultry evaluation, and prepared public speaking. The competitions are supported by a number of corporate sponsors. Each entry in team or individual events is charged an entry processing fee of $25. Members of winning teams are not eligible to receive individual awards. Number awarded 1 team and 11 individual winners are selected each year. Deadline The deadline to enter most competitions is in July of each year.

[544] CHARLES M. SCHULZ AWARD FOR COLLEGE CARTOONISTS Scripps Howard Foundation Attn: National Journalism Awards Administrator 312 Walnut Street, 28th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202-4040 (513) 977-3035 (800) 888-3000 Fax: (513) 977-3800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scripps.com/foundation Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding college newspaper or magazine cartoonists. Eligibility Any student cartoonist at a college newspaper or magazine in the United States or its territories may enter this competition. Work must have been completed during the calendar year of the contest. Cartoons may be panels, strips, and/or editorial cartoons. Entries must include a 250-word statement by the cartoonist outlining his or her goals in cartooning. Financial data The prize is $2,500 and a trophy. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[545] COLLEGE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR National Press Photographers Foundation c/o University of Missouri at Columbia Attn: CPOY Coordinator 105 Lee Hills Hall Columbia, MO 65211 (573) 882-4442 Fax: (573) 884-4999 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.cpoy.org Purpose To recognize and reward the outstanding photographic work of college students. Eligibility Students currently working on an undergraduate or graduate degree are eligible to submit work completed during the previous academic year. Single picture categories are: 1) spot news; 2) general news; 3) feature; 4) sports action; 5) sports feature; 6) portrait; 7) pictorial; 8) illustration; and 9) personal vision. Multiple picture categories are: 10) picture story; 11) sports portfolio; 12) documentary; 13) portfolio; and 14)

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online or multimedia photo story or essay. Professional photographers who have worked 2 years or more are not eligible. Financial data In the portfolio competition, the first-place winner receives an expenses-paid trip to receive the award, a summer internship at 1 of a consortium of newspapers, the Colonel William J. Lookadoo Award of $1,000, a Canon camera, and 100 rolls of Fuji film; second-place winner receives the Milton Freier Award of $500 and 60 rolls of Fuji film; third-place winner receives $250 and 40 rolls of Fuji film. For each of the other individual categories, first-place winners receive small cash awards. Duration The competition is held annually, in the fall. Additional information The competition is conducted by the National Press Photographers Foundation, Kappa Alpha Mu, and the University of Missouri’s School of Journalism. Contributing newspapers that sponsor the internship portion of the award include the Detroit Free Press, Sacramento Bee, Seattle Times, Virginian-Pilot, Dallas Morning News, and Hartford Courant. The entry fee is $25 per photographer. Deadline October of each year.

[546] DAVID S. BARR AWARDS Newspaper Guild-CWA 501 Third Street, N.W., Second Floor Washington, DC 20001-2797 (202) 434-7177 Fax: (202) 434-1472 Web site: newsguild.org Purpose To recognize and reward student journalists whose work has helped promote justice. Eligibility This program is open to high school students (including those enrolled in vocational, technical, or special education programs) and college students (including those in community colleges and in graduate programs). Applicants must submit work published or broadcast during the preceding calendar year; entries should help to right a wrong, correct an injustice, or promote justice and fairness. Financial data The award is $1,500 for college students or $500 for high school students. Duration The awards are presented annually. Number awarded 2 each year. Deadline January of each year.

[547] DEFENSE OF ACADEMIC FREEDOM AWARD National Council for the Social Studies Attn: Information Service Manager 8555 Sixteenth Street, Suite 500 Silver Spring, MD 20910 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ncss.org Purpose To recognize and reward individuals who contributed significantly to the preservation of academic freedom in the area of social studies education. Eligibility Teachers, administrators, professionals in other areas of education, parents, and students are eligible to be nominated for the award or may nominate themselves. Nominees must have 1) engaged in or be currently engaged in activi-

AWARDS ties that support academic freedom in the face of personal challenge or promote awareness of and support for academic freedom; 2) personal involvement in a particular controversy, the use of controversial issues or materials, defense of the presentation of divergent materials and views, and/or the preparation of materials involving controversy and divergent views; and 3) personal involvement in activities that highlight issues surrounding censorship and academic freedom through writings, speeches, or other advocacy. Financial data The amount awarded is $1,500. Duration This award is presented annually. Additional information This award is co-sponsored by the National Council for the Social Studies and Social Issues Resource Series, Inc. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[548] DELAWARE BAR-BENCH-MEDIA CONFERENCE ESSAY Bar-Bench-Media Conference of Delaware Attn: Stephen D. Taylor, Assistant Secretary 820 North French Street P.O. Box 1997 Wilmington, DE 19899 Web site: courts.state.de.us/supreme/bbmc Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding essays written by high school students in Delaware on the importance of an independent press and judiciary. Eligibility Delaware residents who are attending public high schools in Delaware and are in the 11th or 12th grade are eligible to compete for this award. They are invited to submit a 500word essay on the importance of an independent free press and judiciary. Financial data Each winner receives a $500 prize and the opportunity to intern with a Delaware justice or judge, a Delaware lawyer, and an electronic and print media representative for 1 day. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information The winning essays are published in various local newspapers and magazines, including The Delaware Lawyer. Number awarded 2 each year.

[549] DORE SCHARY AWARDS Anti-Defamation League Attn: Department of Campus Affairs/Higher Education 823 United Nations Plaza New York, NY 10017 (212) 885-7813 Fax: (212) 867-0779 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.adl.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding student film and video productions on human relations topics. Eligibility This competition is open to all students majoring in film and/or television whose productions were completed during the preceding calendar year. The productions must deal

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with such themes as prejudice and discrimination, interreligious understanding, cultural pluralism, safeguarding democratic ideals, ethnic and minority portraits, and problems and achievements. Selection is based on contribution to human relations understanding, freshness of approach, realization of concept, and overall technical quality. Entries may be submitted in any of 4 categories: film narrative, film documentary, video narrative, and video documentary. Financial data The prizes are $1,000. Winners are flown to Los Angeles for the awards ceremony. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This program was established in 1982. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 in each of the categories. Deadline March of each year.

[550] EDWARD J. NELL MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS Quill and Scroll c/o School of Journalism and Mass Communication University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242-1528 (319) 335-5795 Fax: (319) 335-5210 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.uiowa.edu/~quill-sc Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school journalists. Eligibility Application forms are automatically sent to all high school seniors who are winners in either of 2 contests conducted by Quill and Scroll for high school journalists: 1) the International Writing/Photo Contest, open to all high school students, with competitions in editorial, editorial cartoon, indepth reporting (individual and team), news story, feature story, sports story, advertisement, and photography (news/feature and sports); or 2) the Yearbook Excellence Contest, open to all Quill and Scroll charter high schools. In addition to being a winner of 1 of the contests, candidates for the scholarships must be in their senior year in high school, sign a statement of intent to major in journalism, and attend a college or university that offers a major in journalism. Financial data Awards are either $1,000 or $500 and are paid in 2 installments. Additional information Quill and Scroll was founded in 1926 by Dr. George H. Gallup as the International Honorary Society for High School Journalists. Number awarded 10 each year: 1 of $1,000 and 9 of $500. Deadline Entries in the International Writing/Photo Contest are due in February; entries in the Yearbook Excellence Contest must be submitted by the end of October. Applications for the scholarship are due in May.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [551] ERNEST HEMINGWAY WRITING AWARDS Kansas City Star Attn: Lisa Lopez 1729 Grand Boulevard Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 234-4907 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding newspaper articles written by high school students. Eligibility Eligible to be submitted are articles written by high school students during the previous calendar year and published in a student news publication (newspapers, news magazines, and magazine supplements published by student newspapers). Entries must be submitted by high schools, which may nominate up to 2 students in each of 4 areas: feature writing, newswriting (emphasis on breaking news or the presentation of new information), sports writing, and commentary (including editorials and signed columns). Each student must submit 2 examples of original work per category. Financial data The prize is a $2,500 college scholarship. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This competition was established in 1995. It honors Ernest Hemingway, who wrote for his high school newspaper shortly before joining the Kansas City Star in 1917. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 in each category. Deadline January of each year.

[552] EVERT CLARK/SETH PAYNE AWARD FOR YOUNG SCIENCE JOURNALISTS National Press Foundation 1211 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 310 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 721-9106 Fax: (202) 350-2844 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nationalpress.org Purpose To recognize and reward young science writers and reporters. Eligibility The award is limited to non-technical, print journalism only. Articles published in newspapers (including college newspapers), magazines, and newsletters are eligible. Both freelancers and staff writers may enter. Books, as well as articles in technical journals and trade association publications, are not considered. Since the prize is managed by Business Week staffers, stories in that magazine will not be accepted. Science writing is broadly defined. It includes, but is not limited to, writing in the biological, physical, environmental, computer, and space sciences, along with technology, mathematics, medicine, health, and science policy. Entries are judged on the basis of accuracy, clarity, insightfulness, fairness, resourcefulness, and timeliness. Applicants must be 30 years of age or younger. They may submit a single article or series, up to 4 individual pieces. Applications may be submitted by the author or on the author’s behalf. Financial data The winner receives $1,000 and expenses to attend the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. Duration The award is presented annually.

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Additional information This award was first presented in 1989. It is given by the Evert Clark Fund and the National Association of Science Writers, in conjunction with the National Press Foundation, which administers the endowment. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[553] FELIX MORLEY JOURNALISM COMPETITION Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University 3401 North Fairfax Drive, Suite 440 Arlington, VA 22201-4432 (703) 993-4880 (800) 697-8799 Fax: (703) 993-4890 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.TheIHS.org/tab1/morley.html Purpose To recognize and reward the best writing by student journalists whose work demonstrates an appreciation of classical liberal principles. Eligibility This competition is open to writers under 26 years of age who are full-time students at the college, university, or high school level. They should submit 3 to 5 articles, editorials, opinion pieces, essays, or reviews published in student newspapers or other periodicals during the preceding year that reflect classical liberal principles (inalienable individual rights; their protection through the institutions of private property, contract, and the rule of law; voluntarism in all human relations; and the self-ordering market, free trade, free migration, and peace). Selection is based on writing ability, potential for development as a writer, and an appreciation of classical liberal principles. Financial data First prize is $2,500, second prize $1,000, third prize $750, and runners-up $250. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information The competition is named for Felix Morley, editor of the Washington Post from 1933 to 1940 and winner of a Pulitzer Prize. Number awarded 3 prizes and several runners-up are awarded each year. Deadline November of each year.

[554] FREEDOM OF THE PRESS HIGH SCHOOL ESSAY CONTEST Society of Professional Journalists Attn: Awards and Fellowships Coordinator 3909 North Meridian Street Indianapolis, IN 46208 (317) 927-8000 Fax: (317) 920-4789 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.spj.org Purpose To recognize and reward high school students who write outstanding essays on the importance of a free press. Eligibility This program is open to all high school students (grades 9 through 12) in the United States. Applicants must submit an essay (300 to 500 words) on “What a free media means to America” to their local chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.

AWARDS Financial data First place receives a $1,000 scholarship, second place $500, and third place $300. Some local chapters also award cash prizes. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[555] GOLDEN KEY LITERARY ACHIEVEMENT AWARDS Golden Key National Honor Society 1189 Ponce de Leon Avenue Atlanta, GA 30306-4624 (404) 377-2400 (800) 377-2401 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: goldenkey.gsu.edu Purpose To recognize and reward literary achievements in news writing and other genre by members of the Golden Key National Honor Society. Eligibility This contest is open to members of the Golden Key National Honor Society. Applicants may compete in the following 4 categories: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, or news/feature writing. All entries must be original and only 1 composition per member is accepted. Entries may not exceed 1,000 words, excluding the title page. Selection is based on originality, creativity, and clarity. Financial data The winners receive $1,000 scholarships and publication of their work in CONCEPTS. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 4 each year: 1 in each category. Deadline March of each year.

[556] THE HEALTH OF THE EARTH PHOTO CONTEST Forestry Ecology Network Attn: Dorothy Carter P.O. Box 2118 Augusta, ME 04338 (207) 628-6404 Fax: (207) 628-5741 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.powerlink.net/fen Purpose To recognize and reward high school seniors in Maine who submit outstanding photographs that illustrate the misuse of the earth. Eligibility This competition is open to seniors at high schools in Maine. Applicants must submit 2 photographs: 1 illustrating a positive ecological relationship and the other an example of the misuse of the earth. The photographs can be of, but are not limited to, the ocean, shore, watershed, rivers, lakes, forest, land, flora, birds, animals, or atmosphere. They may be in black and white or color, and they should be submitted as prints at least 4x6 inches in size. They may be matted but should be sent unframed. Financial data The prize is a $2,000 college scholarship. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This competition was first held in 2001. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline July of each year.

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[557] HEARST JOURNALISM AWARDS PROGRAM BROADCAST NEWS COMPETITION William Randolph Hearst Foundation 90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1212 San Francisco, CA 94105-4504 (415) 543-6033 (800) 841-7048 Fax: (415) 243-0760 Web site: www.hearstfdn.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding college student broadcast news journalists. Eligibility Eligible are full-time undergraduate students majoring in journalism at 1 of the 105 accredited colleges and universities that are members of the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication (ASJMC). For each of the 2 semifinal competitions, each student submits either an audiotape or a videotape originating with and produced by the undergraduate student with primary responsibility for the entry. Entries must have been “published” in the sense of having been made available to an anonymous audience of substantial size. For the first competition of each year, entries must be soft news: non-deadline reporting of personalities, events, or issues. They may be based on, but not limited to, public affairs, business, investigations, science, sports, or weather. For the second competition of each year, entries must be hard news, including enterprise reporting. They may be based on, but not limited to, public affairs reporting, business reporting, investigative reporting, science reporting, sports reporting, or weather reporting, as long as they have a hard news focus. All entries must have been produced since September of the previous year and must consist of at least 2 reports. Broadcast news tapes are judged on the basis of writing quality, understandability, clarity, depth, focus, editing, knowledge of subject, and broadcast skills. The 10 audiotapes and 10 videotapes selected by the judges as the best in the semifinals are then entered in the finals. The finalists submit new and different tapes, up to 10 minutes in length with a minimum of 3 reports, of which only 1 may have been submitted previously. The reports must include at least 1 news story and 1 feature. Judges select the top 5 audiotapes and the top 5 videotapes, and those 10 finalists go to San Francisco for an on-the-spot news assignment to rank the winners. Financial data In each of the 2 semifinal competitions, the first-place winner receives a $2,000 scholarship, second place $1,500, third place $1,000, fourth place $750, fifth place $600, and sixth through tenth places $500 each; identical grants are awarded to the journalism schools attended by the winning students. For the finals competition, additional scholarships are awarded of $5,000 to the first-place winner, $4,000 for second, $3,000 for third, and $1,000 for each of the other 7 finalists; in addition, the students who make the best use of radio for news coverage and the best use of television for news coverage each receive another scholarship of $1,000. Scholarship funds are paid to the college or university and credited to the recipients’ educational costs (tuition, matriculation and other fees, and room and board provided by or approved by the college or university). Schools receive points for their students who place in the top 20 places in the semifinals and in the finals; the school with the most points receives an additional cash prize of $10,000, second wins $5,000, and third wins $2,500. The total amount awarded in scholarships and grants

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS in this and the writing and photojournalism competitions is $400,000 per year. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This program began in 1960. It is conducted by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation under the auspices of the ASJMC. If scholarship funds are awarded after a competing student has graduated, the college or university may credit funds retroactively. Number awarded 20 semifinal and 10 final winners are chosen each year, and 2 additional scholarships are awarded each year for best use of radio and best use of television. Deadline The deadline for the first competition is in early December of each year and for the second competition in early February of each year. Additional entries by finalists must be submitted by the end of March of each year. The competition among the top 10 finalists takes place in San Francisco in June.

[558] HEARST JOURNALISM AWARDS PROGRAM PHOTOJOURNALISM COMPETITION William Randolph Hearst Foundation 90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1212 San Francisco, CA 94105-4504 (415) 543-6033 Fax: (415) 243-0760 Web site: www.hearstfdn.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding college student photojournalists. Eligibility Eligible are full-time undergraduate students majoring in journalism at 1 of the 105 accredited colleges and universities that are members of the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication (ASJMC). For each of the 3 semifinal competitions, each student submits photographs in 35mm slide form. For the first competition of each year, the categories are portrait/personality and feature; entries consist of 2 photographs in each of those 2 categories. For the second competition of each year, the categories are sports and news; entries consist of 2 photographs in each of those 2 categories. For the third competition of each year, the category is picture story/series; each entry must include 1 picture story/series, with up to 15 images. All photographs must have been taken since September of the previous year and may be in color or black and white. Photography is judged on the basis of quality, versatility, consistency, human interest, news value, and originality. The judges select the top 10 entrants in each of the 3 competitions; of those 10, the top 4 scoring entrants qualify for the photojournalism finals. Those 12 finalists must submit a portfolio consisting of prints of the slides previously judged, plus 2 additional photographs (published or unpublished) from each of the other categories in the overall contest; complete portfolios must thus consist of 2 pictures each in news, features, sports, portrait/personality, plus a picture story/series. Based on those portfolios, judges select the top 6 finalists to go to San Francisco for on-the-spot assignments to rank the winners. Financial data In each of the 3 semifinal competitions, the first-place winner receives a $2,000 scholarship, second place $1,500, third place $1,000, fourth place $750, fifth place $600, and sixth through tenth places $500 each; identical grants are awarded to the journalism schools attended by the winning students. For the finals competition, additional scholarships are

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awarded of $5,000 to the first-place winner, $4,000 for second, $3,000 for third, and $1,000 for each of the other 3 finalists. In addition, the photographers who submit the best single photo and the best picture story each receive another scholarship of $1,000. Scholarship funds are paid to the college or university and credited to the recipients’ educational costs (tuition, matriculation and other fees, and room and board provided by or approved by the college or university). Schools receive points for their students who place in the top 20 places in the semifinals and in the finals; the school with the most points receives an additional cash prize of $10,000, second wins $5,000, and third wins $2,500. The total amount awarded in scholarships and grants in this and the writing and broadcast news competitions is $400,000 per year. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This program began in 1960. It is conducted by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation under the auspices of the ASJMC. If scholarship funds are awarded after a competing student has graduated, the college or university may credit funds retroactively. Number awarded 30 semifinal and 6 final winners are chosen each year, and 2 additional scholarships are awarded each year for the best single photo and best picture story. Deadline The deadline for the first competition is in early November of each year, for the second competition in late January of each year, and for the third competition in mid-March of each year. Additional entries by finalists must be submitted by late May of each year. The competition among the top 6 finalists takes place in San Francisco in June.

[559] HEARST JOURNALISM AWARDS PROGRAM WRITING COMPETITION William Randolph Hearst Foundation 90 New Montgomery Street, Suite 1212 San Francisco, CA 94105-4504 (415) 543-6033 Fax: (415) 243-0760 Web site: www.hearstfdn.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding college student journalists. Eligibility Eligible are full-time undergraduate students majoring in journalism at 1 of the 105 accredited colleges or universities that are members of the Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication (ASJMC). Each entry consists of a single article written by the student with primary responsibility for the work and published in a campus or professional publication. Each month, a separate competition is held; October: feature writing—a background, color, or mood article as opposed to a conventional news story or personality profile; November: editorials or signed columns of opinion—must be well researched and express a clear and cogent viewpoint; December: in-depth writing—must illustrate the student’s ability to handle a complex subject clearly, precisely, and with sufficient background; January: sports writing—relevant to an event or issue, not to a sports personality; February: personality profile—a personality sketch of someone; March: spot news writing—articles written about a breaking news event and against a deadline. The 6 monthly winners and the 2 finalists who place highest in their top 2 scores in the monthly competitions qualify for the national writing champion-

AWARDS ship held in San Francisco in June; at that time, competition assignments consist of an on-the-spot assignment and a news story and personality profile from a press interview of a prominent individual in the San Francisco area. Writing is judged on the basis of knowledge of subject, understandability, clarity, color, reporting in depth, and construction. Financial data In each of the 6 competitions, the first-place winner receives a $2,000 scholarship, second place $1,500, third place $1,000, fourth place $750, fifth place $600, and sixth through tenth places $500; identical grants are awarded to the journalism schools attended by the students. For the finalists whose articles are judged best in the national writing championship, additional scholarships of $5,000 are awarded to the first-place winner, $4,000 for second place, $3,000 for third place, and $1,000 each for the other 5 finalists. Scholarship awards are paid to the college or university and credited to the recipients’ educational costs (tuition, matriculation and other fees, and room and board provided by or approved by the college or university). Schools receive points for each of their students who place in the top 20 places in each monthly competition; the school with the most points receives an additional cash prize of $10,000, second wins $5,000, and third wins $2,500. The total amount awarded in scholarships and grants in this and the photojournalism and broadcast news competitions is $400,000 per year. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This program began in 1960. It is conducted by the William Randolph Hearst Foundation under the auspices of the ASJMC. If scholarship funds are awarded after a competing student has graduated, the college or university may credit funds retroactively. Number awarded Each year, 60 scholarships are awarded to the monthly winners, and an additional 8 are presented to the national finalists. Deadline Articles for the monthly competitions must be submitted by, respectively, October, November, December, January, February, and March of each year. The championship is held in June of each year.

[560] HIGH SCHOOL WORKSHOPS FOR MINORITY STUDENTS IN JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIPS Dow Jones Newspaper Fund P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543-0300 (609) 452-2820 (800) DOWFUND Fax: (609) 520-5804 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dowjones.com/newsfund Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding participants in journalism workshops for minority high school students. Eligibility Each summer, workshops on college campuses around the country allow minority high school students to work on a professional-quality publication. Students are taught to write, report, design, and layout a newspaper on topics relevant to youth. The director of each workshop nominates 1 student who submits an article from the workshop newspaper and an essay on why he/she wants to pursue journalism as a career. The students whose articles and essay are judged most outstanding receive these college scholarships.

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Financial data The stipend is $1,000. Duration Workshop: 10 days during the summer. Scholarship: 1 year. Additional information Recently, workshops were held on college campuses in Alabama, Arizona, California, the District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Texas, Virginia, and Washington. For the name and address of the director of each workshop, contact the Newspaper Fund. Number awarded 8 each year.

[561] IMAGES OF FREEDOM STUDENT PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION American Bar Association Attn: Division for Public Education 541 North Fairbanks Court, 15th Floor Chicago, IL 60611-3314 (312) 988-5735 Fax: (312) 988-5494 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.abanet.org/publiced/imagescontest/home.html Purpose To recognize and reward high school student photographers for work depicting images of freedom. Eligibility This program is open to students between 12 and 18 years of age. Applicants must submit photographs that illustrate the theme chosen for the year; recently, the theme was “Celebrate Your Freedom—Assuring Equal Justice for All.” Selection is based on expressiveness and originality in presenting the annual theme (40 percent); creativity of the photography (20 percent); quality of composition in the use of space, lines, colors, and tones (20 percent); and technical components, including lighting, exposure, and focus (20 percent). Financial data The first-place winner receives a $1,000 savings bond, a plaque, and an expense-paid trip for recipient and a parent to Washington, D.C. to receive the prize. The secondplace winner receives The World Book Encyclopedia with CDROM. The third-place winner receives a $100 savings bond and student dictionary. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This competition began in 1997 as part of the American Bar Association’s Law Day Program. It is run in cooperation with the National Newspaper Association, the Newspaper Association of American Foundation, and the Newspapers in Education programs of local newspapers throughout the country. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [562] INSTITUTE FOR PUBLIC RELATIONS MASTER’S THESIS AWARD Institute for Public Relations Research and Education c/o University of Florida P.O. Box 118400 2096 Weimer Hall Gainesville, FL 32611-8400 (352) 392-0280 Fax: (352) 846-1122 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.instituteforpr.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding master’s theses on the topic of public relations. Eligibility Theses prepared as part of a master’s degree awarded by a college or university in the United States during the preceding 2 years on a topic related to public relations may be submitted; research papers or other academic work performed “in lieu of a thesis” will not be accepted. A university may enter more than 1 thesis. Entries should test or develop theory within the public relations context; systematically test an applied public relations principle, case study, or practice; analyze a legal, historical, or societal question in the field; or critically review an issue relevant to public relations practice, research, and/or teaching. These entries are judged on the basis of their contribution to the advancement of public relations research as well as their contributions to the art of public relations practice, philosophy, education, and/or professional development. Financial data The winner receives a $2,000 award; the winner’s faculty advisor receives a $1,000 cash grant. Duration The research grant is for 1 year; the internship is for 8 weeks. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

[563] INTERNATIONAL STUDENT TECHNICAL WRITING COMPETITION Society for Technical Communication 901 North Stuart Street, Suite 904 Arlington, VA 22203-1822 (703) 522-4114 Fax: (703) 522-2075 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.stc.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding technical writing by high school students. Eligibility This competition is open to high school students in any country who are in the final 3 grades. In the United States, that is grades 10 through 12. Applicants must submit a technical article to a local chapter of the Society for Technical Communication (STC). Entries must not have been entered in any other local or national STC competition. They may be coauthored by up to 4 students. Selection is based on the quality of writing, the clarity of the thesis, the significance of the topic, the effectiveness of organization, soundness of the conclusions, use and documentation of reference materials, and use of visual and graphic aids. Financial data Awards are offered in 3 levels: Distinguished ($1,000), Excellence ($500), and Merit ($300).

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Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded Several each year. Deadline Local chapters must submit their winning entries to the international competition by January of each year.

[564] INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS AND EDITORS STUDENT AWARDS Investigative Reporters and Editors c/o University of Missouri School of Journalism 138 Neff Annex Columbia, MO 65211 (573) 882-2042 Fax: (573) 882-5431 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ire.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding investigative reporting by college journalists. Eligibility This competition is open to 2 categories of investigative reporting: 1) by a student in a college-affiliated newspaper, magazine, or specialty publication; and 2) by a college student whose broadcast submission has been publicly reviewed, screened, or aired. Financial data The award is a $1,000 scholarship and a certificate of recognition. Duration The awards are presented annually. Additional information Students who are members of Investigative Reporters and Editors (IRE) pay no entry fee; others must pay $25 (includes 1-year student membership). Number awarded 2 each year: 1 for print and 1 for broadcast. Deadline January of each year.

[565] ISGC UNDERGRADUATE TUITION SCHOLARSHIP Iowa Space Grant Consortium Attn: Director Iowa State University 2271 Howe Hall, Room 2365 Ames, IA 50011-2271 (515) 294-3106 (800) 854-1667 Fax: (515) 294-3361 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.public.iastate.edu/~isgc Purpose To provide financial assistance to outstanding participants in the Iowa State Science and Technology Fair who wish to study a space-related field (including communications) at a member institution of the Iowa Space Grant Consortium (ISGC). Eligibility This program is open to Iowa residents who are U.S. citizens, accepted for full admission to an ISGC member institution as entering freshmen in any field of interest to the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (especially mathematics, engineering, and the sciences, although other fields of interest to NASA may include agriculture, communications, and the liberal arts). The scholarship is awarded to the student who presents the outstanding high school senior science project at the fair. Financial data The stipend is $5,000 per year.

AWARDS Duration 1 year; nonrenewable. Additional information Member institutions of ISGC include Drake University, Iowa State University, the University of Iowa, and the University of Northern Iowa. Funding for this program is provided by NASA. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline December of each year.

[566] J. CARROLL BATEMAN CASE STUDY COMPETITION Public Relations Student Society of America Attn: Director of Education 33 Irving Place, Third Floor New York, NY 10003-2376 (212) 460-1474 Fax: (212) 995-0757 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.prssa.org Purpose To recognize and reward undergraduate members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) who develop public relations strategies. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate members of the society who are currently enrolled in a program of study at an accredited college or university. Applicants work as teams of 4 to 5 members to develop public relations strategies for the annual sponsor. Selection is based on quality of the background research (20 points), organization and clarity of the written plan (20 points), specific activities conducted to implement strategies of the public relations plan (20 points), methods the team used to evaluate the effectiveness of the plan against its objectives (10 points), effectiveness of the plan (15 points), and creativity in planning, executing and merchandising results (15 points). Financial data Prizes depend on the availability of funds. Recently, the first-place team received $2,500 and a trophy, the second-place team received $1,500 and a plaque, and the third-place team received $1,000 and a plaque. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This program began in 1973 and acquired its present name in 1983. Recent sponsors have included the American Heart Association, the Campaign for Tobacco_Free Kids, SOLOBIZ.COM, Visa U.S.A., and Contiki Holidays. Deadline November of each year.

[567] JDC-SMOLAR STUDENT JOURNALISM AWARD American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc. Attn: Coordinator, JDC-Smolar Student Journalism Award 711 Third Avenue New York, NY 10017-4014 (212) 687-6200 Fax: (212) 370-5467 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jdc.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding articles or stories written by undergraduate or graduate students that promote an understanding of world Jewry.

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Eligibility Submissions are limited to published stories or articles written by undergraduate or graduate students (maximum age is 27) in English or accompanied by an English translation. The submitted piece should promote an understanding of overseas Jewish needs and/or offer insight into a particular aspect of the international Jewish community, excluding the United States. Submissions must have been published during the previous calendar year in a newspaper and/or magazine substantially involved in the coverage of Jewish affairs. Only 1 entry per student may be submitted. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration The prize is awarded annually. Additional information The award was established in 1980. Number awarded 1 or more each year. Deadline March of each year.

[568] JEA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR Journalism Education Association c/o Kansas State University 103 Kedzie Hall Manhattan, KS 66506-1505 (785) 532-7822 Fax: (785) 532-5484 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jea.org Purpose To recognize and reward the top high school journalists in the country. Eligibility This program is open to graduating high school seniors who are planning to study journalism in college and pursue a journalism career, have at least a 3.0 GPA, and have participated in high school journalism for at least 2 years. Applicants must submit examples of their work that show 1 or more of the following characteristics: skilled and creative use of media content; inquiring mind and investigative persistence resulting in an in-depth study of issues important to the local high school audience, high school students in general, or society; courageous and responsible handling of controversial issues despite threat or imposition of censorship; variety of journalistic experiences, each handled in a quality manner, on a newspaper, yearbook, broadcast, or other medium; sustained and commendable work with community media. Applications are to be sent to the applicant’s state contest coordinator; winners from the state Journalist of the Year competitions are sent to the national level for judging. Financial data The award is $2,000 for the top winner and $1,000 for second and third place. Funds are released when the recipient enrolls in a college journalism program. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline Applications must be submitted to state coordinators in February of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [569] JIM MURRAY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS Jim Murray Memorial Foundation P.O. Box 491304 Los Angeles, CA 90049 Web site: www.jimmurrayfoundation.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding essays written by college students majoring in journalism. Eligibility This competition is open to journalism students at selected journalism schools (for a list, write to the sponsor). Entrants must be U.S. citizens in their second year of college and accepted as a junior in journalism studies at their school. Students who plan an on-air career, such as news anchor, are not eligible. Each entrant must have at least a “B” average. The foundation annually chooses a topic for the 1,000-word essay contest. The essays are judged first by local judges, then state judges, then a group of national writers. Financial need is not considered in the selection process. Financial data Murray Scholars each receive a $5,000 scholarship. Duration 1 year. Additional information This program is named in honor of a Pulitzer Prize-winning sports columnist. Number awarded Varies annually, depending upon the success of the foundation’s fundraising events, grants, and Patrons program; recently, 5 were awarded. Deadline March of each year that the scholarship is offered.

[570] JUNG-SOOK LEE AWARD Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication Attn: Communication Technology and Policy Division 234 Outlet Pointe Boulevard, Suite A Columbia, SC 29210-5667 (803) 798-0271 Fax: (803) 772-3509 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aejmc.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding undergraduate and graduate student papers on communication technology and policy. Eligibility Undergraduate and graduate students are invited to submit research papers or articles intended for professional publication that focus on communication technology and policy. Papers or articles are to be no more than 25 pages in length and written during the past year. Financial data Cash prizes are awarded. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information Information is also available from Alice Chan, Cornell University, Department of Communication, 309 Kennedy Hall, Ithaca, NY 14853-4203, (607) 255-2111, Fax: (607) 254-1322, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

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[571] KENNETH D. NADEN AWARD National Council of Farmer Cooperatives Attn: NCFC Education Foundation 50 F Street, N.W., Suite 900 Washington, DC 20001 (202) 626-8700 Fax: (202) 626-8722 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ncfc.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding theses written by master’s degree students (including those in communications) on topics related to American cooperatives. Eligibility Theses completed within the past year may be considered for this award if they were written by a master’s student in economics, business, communications, sociology, or other related fields. The theses should deal with some aspect of the economics, finance, operation, law, or structure of American cooperatives. Financial data The recipient receives an honorarium of $1,000 and a trip to the National Institute on Cooperative Education annual convention. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[572] LAWRENCE G. FOSTER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN PUBLIC RELATIONS Public Relations Student Society of America Attn: Director of Education 33 Irving Place, Third Floor New York, NY 10003-2376 (212) 460-1474 Fax: (212) 995-0757 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.prssa.org Purpose To recognize and reward undergraduate members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) who write outstanding essays on excellence in public relations. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program of study at an accredited college or university. Applicants must submit an essay of 1,000 to 1,200 words describing their conception of excellence in public relations and how they plan to achieve excellence in their own careers. They should address the ethical and work standards that they believe will be required of them as public relations professionals and describe how they personally will aspire to excellence in those areas. Students should also list those leadership qualities they believe are most important in public relations, and why. Financial data The prize is $1,500. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline May of each year.

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[573] MDDC HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR AWARD

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Maryland-Delaware-District of Columbia Press Foundation 2191 Defense Highway, Suite 300 Crofton, MD 21114-2487 (410) 721-4000 Fax: (410) 721-4557 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.mddcpress.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school senior journalists in Maryland, Delaware, or the District of Columbia. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors working on a Maryland, Delaware, or District of Columbia high school newspaper. Applicants must submit 5 to 10 samples of their work, a letter of recommendation from their advisor, and an autobiographical statement. They must be interested in majoring in journalism in college. Financial data The award is $1,500. Duration The award is presented annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline November of each year.

National Society of Newspaper Columnists Attn: Luenna Kim, Executive Director 1410 Steiner Street, No. 709 San Francisco, CA 94115 Web site: www.columnists.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding columns published in college newspapers. Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate students who write bylined general interest or editorial page columns for their college newspapers. The contest is not open to college columnists who write on arts, health, sports, or other specialized topics. To enter, students must send 3 copies of columns published during the preceding year. Financial data The winner receives a $1,000 scholarship and a trip to the sponsor’s national conference. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information Information is also available from Joe Blundo, Columbus Dispatch, 34 South Third Street, Columbus, OH 43215, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[574] NATION INSTITUTE/I.F. STONE AWARD FOR STUDENT JOURNALISM Nation Institute 33 Irving Place New York, NY 10003 (212) 209-5400 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nationinstitute.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding college journalists. Eligibility Undergraduate students majoring in journalism at any college or university in the United States may enter this competition. Entrants may submit up to 3 articles, preferably published in student publications during the preceding year; unpublished articles will also be considered unless they were written as assignments for regular course work. Articles may be submitted by the writers themselves or nominated by editors of student publications or faculty members. Financial data The prize is $1,000. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information The winning article will be published in a fall issue of The Nation. Previous prize-winning articles have explored the corporate cover-up of toxic waste dumping, police brutality, and educational grants for prisoners. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline June of each year.

[576] THE NEWSEUM COURAGE IN STUDENT JOURNALISM AWARDS The Newseum Attn: Education Director 1101 Wilson Boulevard Arlington, VA 22209 (703) 284-3716 Fax: (703) 522-4831 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.freedomforum.org Purpose To recognize and reward secondary school student journalists and school officials who have supported the First Amendment. Eligibility This program is open to deserving high school student journalists and school officials who have stood up in support of the First Amendment. Student applicants must have shown determination, despite difficulty and resistance, in exercising their First Amendment press rights. School administrator applicants must have demonstrated support, under difficult circumstances, for the First Amendment press rights of their school’s student media. Entrants should submit a written description (up to 600 words) of how their case meets the entry criteria, along with 2 letters of support and supporting materials or press clippings. Financial data The winners in each category (student and administrator) receive a $5,000 award. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information This program started in 1998. It is sponsored by the National Scholastic Press Association with the Newseum and the Student Press Law Center. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 student and 1 school official. Deadline June of each year.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS [577] NINA SCHOLARSHIPS Northern Illinois Newspaper Association c/o Jim Killan Northern Star Northern Illinois University Campus Life Building, Suite 130 DeKalb, IL 60115 (815) 753-4239 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.star.niu.edu Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school journalists in northern Illinois. Eligibility This program is open to high school seniors in northern Illinois who intend to pursue a print journalism major in college. Applicants must be able to demonstrate honesty, integrity, attention to detail, creativity, and commitment to community journalism. They must submit samples of their published work. Financial data The first-place scholarship is $600; second place is $500; and third place is $100. Duration The award is presented annually. Additional information This program was established in 1998. Number awarded Up to 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[578] PATHFINDERS SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Palm Beach Post Attn: Community Relations Office 2751 South Dixie Highway P.O. Box 24700 West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4700 (561) 820-3944 Purpose To recognize and reward high school seniors in Palm Beach and Martin counties (Florida) who have demonstrated outstanding ability in selected academic (including communications), vocational, or athletic categories. Eligibility Schools in Palm Beach and Martin counties (Florida) may nominate 1 candidate for each of the following 18 categories: academic excellence, art, business (including management and marketing), communications (including journalism, broadcasting, and public relations), community involvement, computer science, drama, foreign languages, forensics and speech, history and political science, literature (including poetry and creative writing), mathematics and applied sciences, music/instrumental, music/vocal, reach for excellence (for students in learning disabled classes), natural science, sports, and technical/vocational/agricultural. Selection is based on the nominees’ prior work and on interviews in which the candidates discuss their career plans and personal aspirations or demonstrate their proficiency. Financial data In each of the 18 categories, the award is $2,500 for the first-place winner, $1,500 for the second-place winner, $1,000 for the third-place winner, and $750 for the fourth-place winner. Duration The awards are presented annually. Number awarded 72 each year; 4 in each of the 18 categories listed above.

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[579] PAYNE AWARDS FOR ETHICS IN JOURNALISM University of Oregon Attn: School of Journalism and Communication Eugene, OR 97403-1275 (888) 644-7989 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: jcomm/uoregon.edu Purpose To recognize and reward college journalists, professional journalists, and news organizations demonstrating superior ethics in their field. Eligibility Eligible to be considered for this award are journalism students, journalists, and news organizations. All nominations must include the date of the publication or the date of the decision not to publish, the articles, tapes, or web pages, and a letter supporting the nomination. Self nominations are accepted. For the student award, nominees must have been enrolled in a 2-year or 4-year college or university when the nominated work was published; the nominated work must have been published in a regularly-distributed medium (e.g., student or professional newspaper, magazine, broadcast or cablecast news program, or edited Internet publication). For the professional award, nominees may be staff or freelance journalists; the nominated work must have been published in a regularlydistributed newspaper, magazine, broadcast or cablecast news program, or edited Internet publication. For the news organization award, nominated organizations must have published or not published material despite public or private pressure. Award criteria are courage, accuracy and fairness, performance that encourages public trust in the media, and publication in the face of political or economic pressures. Financial data Winners in each of the 3 categories receive $1,000 and a plaque. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline February of each year.

[580] PREPARED PUBLIC SPEAKING CAREER DEVELOPMENT EVENT National FFA Organization Attn: Career Development Events 6060 FFA Drive P.O. Box 68960 Indianapolis, IN 46268-0960 (317) 802-4353 Fax: (317) 802-5353 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.ffa.org Purpose To recognize and reward FFA members who present outstanding public speeches on agricultural topics. Eligibility Each state FFA organization may send 1 current member to compete at the annual National FFA convention. Entrants must present a speech, from 6 to 8 minutes in length, on an agricultural topic, including agriscience and technology, agribusiness, agrimarketing, international agricultural relations, and agricultural communications. Candidates must also provide a typed copy of their speech, up to 10 pages in length,

AWARDS complete with bibliography. Selection is based on content of manuscript, composition of manuscript, voice, stage presence, power of expression, response to questions, and general effect. Financial data The awards are $1,000. Duration The contest is held annually. Additional information This competition is sponsored by the Agricultural Products Group of FMC Corporation. Number awarded 4 national winners receive awards each year. Deadline August of each year.

[581] PROFESSOR SIDNEY GROSS MEMORIAL AWARD Public Relations Student Society of America Attn: Director of Education 33 Irving Place, Third Floor New York, NY 10003-2376 (212) 460-1474 Fax: (212) 995-0757 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.prssa.org Purpose To recognize and reward members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) who write outstanding essays on ethical principles. Eligibility This program is open to members of the society who are currently enrolled in a full-time program of study at an accredited 4-year college or university. Applicants must submit an essay on a topic related to ethical principals in public relations. Financial data The prize is $1,000. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[582] ROBERT F. KENNEDY JOURNALISM AWARDS Robert F. Kennedy Memorial 1367 Connecticut Avenue, N.W., Suite 200 Washington, DC 20036 (202) 463-7575, ext. 234 Fax: (202) 463-6606 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rfkmemorial.org Purpose To recognize and reward works of journalism and photojournalism (including those by college students) that best reflect Robert F. Kennedy’s concern for the disadvantaged. Eligibility To be eligible, entries must have been published or broadcast in the United States for the first time during the year preceding the award. They must address the life styles, handicaps, or potentialities of the disadvantaged in the United States; provide insights into the causes, conditions, or remedies of their plight; or present critical analyses of public policies, programs, attitudes, or private endeavors relevant to their lives. Entries may be submitted either by individuals or by appropriate media organizations. Awards are made in 5 professional categories of journalistic coverage: print (newspaper, magazine), cartoons, broadcast, photojournalism, and international; a separate student competition for college undergradu-

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ates only is open to print, broadcast, and photojournalism students. Financial data A cash prize of $1,000 may be awarded to the entry judged most outstanding in each category. A grand prize of $2,000 may be awarded to the most outstanding of the 6 category winners. Duration The awards are presented annually. Additional information This program was established in 1968, following the death of Robert F. Kennedy. An entry fee of $25 is required for professional categories; no entry fee for students is required. Number awarded Varies; up to 5 category awards and 1 grand prize each year. Deadline January of each year.

[583] ROLLING STONE COLLEGE JOURNALISM COMPETITION Rolling Stone Attn: College Journalism Competition 1290 Avenue of the Americas, Second Floor New York, NY 10104-0298 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.rollingstone.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding articles published in college newspapers or magazines on popular entertainment or other subjects. Eligibility Entries may be submitted in 3 categories: entertainment reporting (reporting on popular music, film, or television, including artist profiles and interviews), feature writing (stylishly-written narratives and profiles that illuminate issues and trends), and essays and criticism (commentary, including expressions of opinion and humor, on any subject). All entries must have been published in a student newspaper or magazine during the previous year; the author must have been a college student (full or part time) at the time the item was published. Students may enter in more than 1 category, but they are limited to 1 entry per category. Tear sheets (from the original newspaper or magazine) must be provided. The submissions are judged by the editors of Rolling Stone. Financial data The prize is $2,500. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This competition started in 1976. Number awarded 3 each year: 1 in each of the categories. Deadline July of each year.

[584] ROY HOWARD NATIONAL REPORTING COMPETITION AND SEMINAR Scripps Howard Foundation Attn: Vickie Martin 312 Walnut Street, 28th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202-4040 (513) 977-3034 Fax: (513) 977-3800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scripps.com/foundation Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding college journalism students.

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Eligibility This program is open to undergraduate journalism students in their freshman, sophomore, or junior year. They must be nominated by their college, which must submit a story or series written by the nominee involving coverage of campus or community events, issues, trends, or personalities. Entries must have been published in a campus or professional newspaper between the first of March of the previous year and the end of February of the current year. They should reflect indepth enterprise reporting in words or in photo essays that have an impact on the campus or community. Routine coverage of events and meetings, editorials, and commentaries are not eligible. Each college or university may nominate up to 4 students. Financial data First-place winners receive $3,000 scholarships, runners-up receive $2,000 scholarships, and honorable mentions receive $1,000 scholarships. All finalists also receive an expense-paid trip to Indiana University for a seminar with journalism professionals and to attend the Roy W. Howard Lecture. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information Information is also available from the Indiana University School of Journalism, 940 East Seventh, Bloomington, IN 47405, (812) 855-9249. Number awarded 12 finalists are selected each year. Of those, 4 are designated as first-place winners, 4 as runners-up, and 4 as honorable mentions. Deadline April of each year.

Steuben Glass Award for the best student submission in glass design of $1,000; and the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum “Best of Design Award” (for the best submission in the architecture and environmental design, graphic design, or product design categories) of $1,000. Additional information Contestants who submit outstanding portfolios but do not win are nominated for scholarships at 50 schools of art and 4 photography schools. Teachers of the Portfolio Award winners receive the Binney & Smith Portfolio Teacher Awards of $1,000 each; the photography teacher who submits the most outstanding group of entries receives the Lois E. Vinette Photography Teacher Award of $1,000; and the teacher who submit the greatest number of winning entries in any category except photography receives the Gold Apply Teacher Award of $500. Number awarded Each year, this competition presents 5 portfolio awards (4 for art and 1 for photography), 155 gold awards (20 for painting, 20 for drawing, 10 for mixed media, 10 for printmaking, 10 for sculpture, 15 for photography, 10 for computer graphics, 10 for video, film, and animation, 5 for architecture and environmental design, 10 for graphic design, 5 for product design, 10 for ceramics and glass, 10 for jewelry and metalsmithing, and 10 for textile and fiber design), 36 American Vision Awards (1 in each of the regions), 16 Pinnacle Awards (1 in each of the categories), 5 PENTAD Awards, and 1 of each of the 3 other special awards. Deadline February of each year.

[585] SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS

[586] SCRIPPS HOWARD MOST VALUABLE STAFF AWARDS

Scholastic, Inc. Attn: Alliance for Young Artists & Writers, Inc. 555 Broadway New York, NY 10012 (212) 343-6493 Fax: (212) 343-4885 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scholastic.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding middle school and high school artists and photographers. Eligibility Eligible to participate in this competition are all students in grades 7-12 who are currently enrolled in public and private schools in the United States, U.S. territories, or Canada or in U.S.-sponsored schools abroad. Categories include painting; drawing; mixed media; printmaking; sculpture; photography; computer graphics; video, film, and animation; architecture and environmental design; graphic design; product design; ceramics and glass; jewelry and metalsmithing; and textile and fiber design. Participants who are graduating seniors planning to attend college may submit an art portfolio of 8 works, including at least 3 drawings, or a photography portfolio of 8 works. Financial data Each portfolio gold award is a $5,000 scholarship. In addition, gold awards in each category are $100, American Visions Awards for the best work in any category in each region are $100, and the Pinnacle Awards for the most outstanding work in each category are $400. There are also 4 special awards: the Portfolio Series Award, presented by Binney & Smith to the outstanding work in the portfolio category, of $20,000; the Pentad Awards (for exceptional works in the drawing, painting, and photography categories) of $1,000; the

Scripps Howard Foundation Attn: Vickie Martin 312 Walnut Street, 28th Floor Cincinnati, OH 45202-4040 (513) 977-3034 Fax: (513) 977-3800 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.scripps.com/foundation Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding college newspaper and broadcast station staff members. Eligibility This program is open to full-time students at colleges and universities in the United States. Nominees for the newspaper awards must be staff members of the college newspaper that publishes at least weekly during the regular school year. Nominees for the broadcast awards must work at a student-operated college radio or television station licensed for broadcast by the Federal Communications Commission or available campus- or community-wide via a closed circuit system. A major in journalism or communications is not required. Students must be nominated by their newspaper or broadcast station. The letter of nomination must indicate how the student has been “most valuable” to the newspaper or station. Financial data Winners receive a $5,000 scholarship and an all-expenses paid trip to the annual national convention of College Media Advisers. Their newspaper or broadcast station also receives a matching $5,000 grant. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information These awards were first presented in 2000. The program is co-sponsored by College Media Advisers.

AWARDS Number awarded 10 each year: 5 newspaper staff members and 5 broadcast station staff members. Deadline November of each year.

[587] SEATTLE ADVERTISING FEDERATION SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENGE College Planning Network Attn: Vicki Breithaupt Campion Tower 914 East Jefferson Seattle, WA 98122-5366 (206) 323-0624 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.collegeplan.org Purpose To recognize and reward students at colleges and universities in western Washington who develop an advertising campaign about themselves. Eligibility This competition is open to juniors and seniors enrolled part time or full time at colleges and universities in western Washington who have a GPA of 2.0 or higher. Applicants must be majoring in advertising or a closely-related field, including (but not limited to) art, communications, journalism, marketing, or public relations. They must prepare a print advertisement in which they are the product, along with a 1-page marketing/positioning statement to accompany their creative effort that includes a definition of their target audience. Financial data The first-place winner receives a $1,000 scholarship and 1 class at the School of Visual Concepts in Seattle (worth $500). Second place receives a $500 scholarship and third place a $250 scholarship. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 3 each year. Deadline March of each year.

[588] SEJ AWARDS FOR REPORTING ON THE ENVIRONMENT Society of Environmental Journalists P.O. Box 2492 Jenkintown, PA 19046 (215) 884-8174 Fax: (215) 884-8175 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.sej.org/contest/index.htm Purpose To recognize and reward journalists (including student journalists) who provide outstanding coverage of environmental issues. Eligibility This program is open to journalists who submit stories about an environmental subject that was published or broadcast in a media outlet accessible to the general public during the preceding year. Candidates do not need to be environmental specialists to enter; reporters who cover health, politics, science, energy, local government, or any other beat are encouraged to enter their work on environmental subjects. Students may enter work that was published or broadcast in a media outlet accessible to the general public. Entries from outside the United States are welcome, but non-English entries must be accompanied by a complete and accurate English translation. The categories are: 1) outstanding deadline reporting, print; 2) outstanding feature reporting, print; 3) outstanding

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series, print; 4) outstanding small market coverage, print; 5) outstanding deadline reporting, broadcast; 6) outstanding feature reporting, broadcast; 7) outstanding program or series, broadcast; 8) outstanding small market coverage, broadcast; and 9) outstanding online coverage. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration Awards are presented annually. Additional information These awards were first presented in 2002. Members of the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) must pay an entry fee of $30. Non-members must pay $80 per entry. Number awarded 9 each year: 1 in each category. Deadline March of each year.

[589] SENIOR HIGH COMMUNICATION CONTEST American Automobile Association Attn: Poster Program Headquarters 1000 AAA Drive Heathrow, FL 32746-5063 (407) 444-7916 Fax: (407) 444-7956 Web site: www.aaa.com Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school students in a highway safety competition. Eligibility This program is open to 1) students enrolled in a public, parochial, or private secondary school in the United States or Canada; and 2) senior high students affiliated with a national youth organization (such as the Boys and Girls Clubs of America). Entries are invited in 3 subject areas: DUI prevention, safe driving practices, and motor vehicle occupant protection. For each of those subject areas, students may enter in 1 of 3 formats: graphic arts (a poster, either hand-drawn or computer-generated, or a cartoon), written (either an editorial up to 500 words or the text of a brochure), or audiovisual (either a video cassette or audio recording, both from 30 seconds to 2 minutes in documentary, drama, music, or public service announcement format). All entries are judged on originality and the relationship of the message to traffic safety. In addition, art/design and its execution are considered for poster, brochure, and cartoon entries; visual impact is considered for poster designs and brochures; content, organization, persuasive effect, and grammar are considered for editorials and brochures; and content, organization, presentation, and use of technology are considered for video cassettes and audio recordings. All entries must be the student’s exclusive work in idea, design, and execution, although they must be completed under supervision of an authorized instructor. Entries must be addressed to the local AAA club and then forwarded to the national office for the national judging. Financial data In each of the subject areas for each medium (graphic arts, written, and audiovisual), first-place awards are $150 U.S. savings bonds, second-place awards are $125 bonds, and third-place awards are $100 bonds. The grand award winner for each medium also receives a $5,000 scholarship or bond. In addition, each judge may award a $50 savings bond to any non-winning entry as special recognition. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information For more than 50 years, senior high school students participated, along with elementary and junior high school students, in the National School Traffic Safety

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Poster Program. Starting in the 1996-97 school year, the program for senior high school students was expanded so they could submit entries in the graphic arts, written, or audiovisual media formats. Grand award winners must start postsecondary education within 1 year of graduating from high school if they wish to receive the award as a scholarship. They may elect to receive a savings bond in lieu of the scholarship. Number awarded Each year, 9 first-place awards, 9 second-place awards, and 9 third-place awards are presented (1 in each of the subject areas for each medium). In addition, 3 grand awards (1 for each medium) and up to 15 special recognition awards are presented each year. Deadline January of each year.

[590] SPD POPULAR WRITING AWARDS American Astronomical Society Attn: Solar Physics Division 2000 Florida Avenue, N.W., Suite 400 Washington, DC 20009-1231 (202) 328-2010 Fax: (202) 234-2560 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.aas.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding popular writing about solar physics. Eligibility These awards are presented to 2 categories of writers: 1) scientists, including both professionals and students), and 2) science writers and journalists. Nominees may be of any race, sex, or nationality, but they must have published an article in a North American newspaper, magazine, or popular science journal during the preceding calendar year. Books, book chapters, and electronic publications are not eligible. Awards are made for the articles that best communicate the results from contemporary scientific studies of the Sun and heliosphere. Selection is based on relevance of the article to solar astronomy or solar physics, or space physics directly associated with the Sun; educational value; accuracy in describing the scientific issues involved; clarity of presentation; and number of readers who would likely have seen the article. Financial data The award consists of $500 and a certificate. Duration The awards are presented annually. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 in each category. Deadline April of each year.

[591] SPOTLIGHT VISUAL ARTS AWARDS Music Center of Los Angeles County 717 West Temple Street, Suite 400 Los Angeles, CA 90012 (213) 202-2251 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.musiccenter.org/spot/index.html Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school students in the visual arts (including photography and photojournalism) in southern California. Eligibility This program is open to students enrolled in grades 9-12 at a high school in southern California. Applicants may enter either a poster or a photography competition. Posters may use tempra, acrylic, watercolors, pastels, pencil, charcoal, computer graphics, collage, or mixed media, but they

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must emphasize the importance of the performing arts as a communicator of feelings and ideas. In the photography category, entries must be of groups or individuals participating in the performing arts; students are encouraged to attend dance, drama, music, or vocal classes and photograph students participating in instruction, rehearsal, or performance. Selection in both categories is based on originality, appropriateness to the theme, and skill of execution. Financial data In each category, first prize is $1,500, second prize is $1,000, and honorable mentions are $250. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information In the poster competition, first prize is designated the Donald G. Tronstein Award and second prize is designated the Keith Ann Kieschnick Award. Number awarded 14 each year: 1 first prize, 1 second prize, and 5 honorable mentions in each category. Deadline October of each year.

[592] STEPHEN H. GAYLE MEMORIAL ESSAY CONTEST New York Association of Black Journalists Attn: Essay Contest P.O. Box 2446, Rockefeller Center New York, NY 10185 (212) 608-7340 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.nyabj.org/essaycontest.html Purpose To recognize and reward African American high school or college students in the New York City area who are interested in preparing for careers in journalism. Eligibility This competition is open to African American students in the New York City area (including Long Island and Westchester County) at the high school or college level. Applicants must be interested in a career in journalism and must submit an essay, up to 750 words, on an event covered by local newspapers and television stations in the area. Selection is based on originality, depth of understanding of issues, creativity, style, accuracy, and thoroughness of reporting. Financial data Prizes are $500 for high school students or $2,500 for college students. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This program was established in 1986 to honor a Brooklyn native who was editor of Black Enterprise magazine when he died of a heart attack in 1982 at the age of 34. Information is also available from Daphne Young, (212) 608-7340, E-mail: [email protected]. Number awarded 2 each year: 1 for a high school student and 1 for a college student. Deadline November of each year.

AWARDS [593] STUDENT JOURNALIST IMPACT AWARD Journalism Education Association c/o Kansas State University 103 Kedzie Hall Manhattan, KS 66506-1505 (785) 532-7822 Fax: (785) 532-5484 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.jea.org Purpose To recognize and reward high school students who, through the practice of journalism, have made a significant difference in the lives of others. Eligibility This program was established to recognize secondary school students (or teams of students who worked on the same entry) who, through the study and practice of journalism, have made a significant difference in their own life, the lives of others, or the students’ school and/or community. The entry should contain: 1) the article, series of articles, or mass communication media (radio, broadcast, video, etc.) that made the impact; 2) a narrative of at least 250 words explaining why the piece was produced and how the entry impacted the individual, others, the school, and/or community; and 3) 3 letters describing the impact of the work; the impact of the work and not the author(s) should be the focus. The entry must be original student work and must have been published within 2 years preceding the deadline. The applicant’s teacher/advisor must be a member of the Journalism Education Association. Financial data The award is $1,000. Duration The competition is held annually. Additional information This program, established in 1994, is a collaborative endeavor of the Journalism Education Association and the Kalos Kagathos Foundation. By entering this competition, students give the Journalism Education Association permission to reproduce their work. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline February of each year.

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Additional information The Society for Collegiate Journalists is the national honorary society of collegiate mass communications. Information is also available from Sheridan Barker, Carson-Newman College, Communication Arts Department, Box 71961, Jefferson City, TN 37760. Number awarded 1 each year. Deadline April of each year.

[595] TEACHER OF THE YEAR STUDENT WRITING COMPETITION Dow Jones Newspaper Fund P.O. Box 300 Princeton, NJ 08543-0300 (609) 452-2820 (800) DOWFUND Fax: (609) 520-5804 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.dowjones.com/newsfund Purpose To recognize outstanding writing by students of the Newspaper Fund’s National High School Teacher of the Year and Distinguished Advisers. Eligibility Each year, the Dow Jones Newspaper Fund National High School Teacher of the Year and the 4 Distinguished Advisers hold writing competitions at their schools in the spring for seniors who are interested in pursuing journalism studies in college. As part of the contest, professional journalists come to each school to talk about an important journalistic issue or story. Student contestants write their stories on the spot and are judged. The student writing the most outstanding essay at each school is selected to win this award. Financial data The winning student at the Teacher of the Year’s school receives $1,000; the winning students at the Distinguished Advisers’ schools each receive $500. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 5 each year: 1 student at the Teacher of the Year’s school and 1 student at each of the 4 Distinguished Advisers of the Year schools.

[594] STUDENT JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR AWARD Society for Collegiate Journalists c/o Arthur H. Barlow, Executive Director Clarion University Communication Department Clarion, PA 16214 (814) 226-2515 Fax: (814) 226-2186 E-mail: [email protected] Purpose To recognize and reward the outstanding contributions of college student journalists. Eligibility Eligible to be nominated for this award are currently-enrolled college student journalists. Nominees are evaluated on their advocacy of the First Amendment, their ethical standards of journalism, their leadership qualities, their advancement of student media on campus, and their written and oral communication skills. Both recommendations and samples of the nominee’s work must be submitted. Financial data The winner receives a plaque and a $500 scholarship. Duration The prize is awarded annually.

[596] THEARTADVANTAGE.COM SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM TheArtAdvantage.com 4530 South Iris Street Denver, CO 80123 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.theartadvantage.com Purpose To recognize and reward college students who submit artwork for an online competition. Eligibility This competition is open to residents of the continental United States who submit 2-dimensional works of art, including painting, photography, pastel, charcoal, and computer-generated. Applicants must submit their work by E-mail or through the sponsor’s web site. They are not required to be majoring in an art discipline. Each student may submit up to 3 works of art. Entries are displayed on the sponsor’s web site, and visitors to that site vote for the winner. Certain material is not accepted for the competition; that includes work that is pornographic, racially offensive, or a depiction or promotion of violence.

FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Financial data The prize is $1,000. Funds are paid directly to the educational institution of the winner’s choice upon proof of registration at that institution. Duration The competition is held annually. Number awarded 1 first-prize winner is selected each year.

[597] WPCI HIGH SCHOOL JOURNALISM CONTEST Woman’s Press Club of Indiana c/o Diana Lynn Hadley, Contest Director 3347 East Carol Lane Mooresville, IN 46158 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: svs.net/wpci Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding high school journalists in Indiana. Eligibility This program is open Indiana residents in grades 9-12. Applicants may submit work that appeared in their high school newspaper in the following categories: cartooning, column, editorial, feature, feature photo, graphics, news, review, single page layout, or sports. Work that appeared in a community publication is also eligible. The student’s high school journalism adviser (or community publication editor) must verify that the submission is the original work of the contestant. Scholarship winners must be juniors or seniors; they do not need to be contest winners. Financial data Scholarships are either $500 or $250. Other awards are plaques and certificates of recognition. Duration This competition is held annually. Additional information The $500 scholarships are in memory of Katie Pickett; the $250 scholarships have been contributed by Florence Jaus. The entry fee is $6. Number awarded 4 scholarships are awarded each year: 2 at $500 and 2 at $250. Deadline February of each year.

[598] YOUNG PRODUCERS CONTEST Earth & Sky Radio Series P.O. Box 2203 Austin, TX 78768 (512) 477-4474 E-mail: [email protected] Web site: www.earthsky.org Purpose To recognize and reward outstanding short radio programs on a science topic produced by K-12 students. Eligibility This program is open to K-12 students in any country. They are invited to prepare a 75-second science or nature program modeled after the Earth & Sky radio program. All programs must be in English and must begin with the words: “This is (students’ names) of (name of their school) in (name of their city or town)--Young Producer(s) for Earth & Sky.” Programs can have up to 4 student team members, but there should be only 1 or 2 radio hosts. Each team must have an adult sponsor. Shows must be recorded on cassette tape. Entries must be accompanied by a written transcript of the show and a list of sources used to write the show. Original music or sound effects are encouraged. Entries are judged on: scientific accuracy, presentation, and production.

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Financial data The grand prize is a $1,000 savings bond; the runners-up receive $500 savings bonds. Duration The competition is held annually. Previous winners may not compete. Additional information This program is jointly funded by the Earth & Sky radio series and the National Science Foundation. The winning programs are aired as part of the Earth & Sky international broadcast in May. Number awarded 5 each year: 1 grand prize and 4 runners-up. Deadline December of each year.

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Sponsoring Organization Index The Sponsoring Organization Index makes it easy to identify agencies that offer financial aid specifically to undergraduate and graduate students in journalism, communications, broadcasting, and related fields. In this index, the sponsoring organizations are listed alphabetically, word by word. In addition, we’ve used an alphabetical code (within parentheses) to help you identify the type of funding offered by the organizations: S = Scholarships; F = Fellowships; L = Loans/Forgivable Loans; G = Grants; and A = Awards. For example, if the name of a sponsoring organization is followed by (S) 101, a program sponsored by that organization is described in the Scholarships section, in entry 101. If that sponsoring organization’s name is followed by another entry number—for example, (A) 575—the same or a different program sponsored by that organization is described in the Awards section, in entry 575. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

ABC 8 WMTW, (S) 39 Academy of Television Arts & Sciences Foundation, (A) 532 Ad Club of Southeastern New England, (S) 304 Advertising Club of Kansas City Foundation, (S) 3, 173 Advertising Production Club, (S) 4, 250, (F) 365, 462 Ag Container Recycling Council, (S) 6 AGCO Corporation, (S) 7 Akron Beacon Journal, (S) 9 Alabama Space Grant Consortium, (S) 341, (F) 368, (G) 505 Albuquerque Journal, (S) 75–77 Alpha Chi Omega Foundation, (S) 153, (F) 421 Alpha Gamma Rho Fraternity, (S) 78 Alpha Tau Omega Foundation, (S) 355 American Academy of Advertising, (G) 504 American Angus Association, (S) 46 American Association of Advertising Agencies, (F) 361 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences, (F) 403 American Astronomical Society. Solar Physics Division, (A) 590 American Automobile Association, (A) 589 American Bar Association, (A) 561 American Collegiate Press, (A) 537 American Copy Editors Society, (S) 71, (F) 396 American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, (S) 5, (F) 367 American Institute of Polish Culture, Inc., (S) 127, (F) 411 American Jewish Joint Distribution Committee, Inc., (A) 567 American Legion Press Club of New Jersey, (S) 97 American Medical Association, (F) 420, 427 American News Women’s Club, (S) 14, (F) 371 American Radio Relay League, (S) 56, 88, 105, 146, 182, 231, 278, 281, (F) 393, 399, 402, 419, 433, 451, 471 Anti–Defamation League, (A) 540, 549 Arabian Horse Trust, (S) 115 Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association, (S) 68, (F) 366, 449, 479

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Armed Forces Communications and Electronics Association. North Carolina Chapter, (S) 256–257 Armenian General Benevolent Union, (L) 501 Armenian Relief Society of Eastern U.S.A., Inc., (F) 373 Asian American Journalists Association, (S) 1, 211, 230, 240, (F) 362, 450, 457 Asian American Journalists Association. Arizona Chapter, (S) 18 Asian American Journalists Association. Atlanta Chapter, (S) 20, (F) 375 Asian American Journalists Association. Hawaii Chapter, (S) 129, (F) 413 Asian American Journalists Association. Portland Chapter, (S) 287 Asian American Journalists Association. San Diego Chapter, (S) 313 Asian American Journalists Association. San Francisco Bay Area Chapter, (S) 314, (F) 486 Asian American Journalists Association. Seattle Chapter, (S) 258 Asian American Journalists Association. Washington, D.C. Chapter, (S) 83 Associated Press Sports Editors, (S) 325 Associated Press Television/Radio Association of California/Nevada, (S) 62, 171 Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication, (F) 439, (A) 570 Association for Women in Communications. Austin Professional Chapter, (S) 155 Association for Women in Communications. Cleveland Professional Chapter, (S) 29, 63, 215 Association for Women in Communications. Greenville Chapter, (S) 16 Association for Women in Communications. Houston Professional Chapter, (S) 136, 336 Association for Women in Communications. Oklahoma City Chapter, (S) 268, (F) 467

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Association for Women in Communications. San Antonio Professional Chapter, (S) 8, 226 Association for Women in Communications. Seattle Professional Chapter, (S) 318, (F) 488 Association for Women in Communications. Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter, (S) 323 Association for Women in Communications. Springfield Area Chapter, (S) 326, (F) 493 Association for Women in Communications. Toledo Professional Chapter, (S) 191 Association for Women in Communications. Tulsa Professional Chapter, (S) 306 Association for Women in Communications. Washington DC Area Chapter, (S) 24 Association for Women in Sports Media, (S) 19, (F) 374 Association for Women Journalists, (S) 25, (F) 379, (G) 511 Association of Schools of Journalism and Mass Communication, (A) 557–559 Atlanta Association of Black Journalists, (S) 359 Atlanta Press Club, Inc., (S) 21 AT&T Laboratories, (F) 376–377, (G) 508–510 Audio–Digest Foundation, (F) 420 Austin American–Statesman, (S) 22

Bank of America Foundation, (A) 539 Bar–Bench–Media Conference of Delaware, (A) 548 Bell Laboratories, (F) 405, 442, (G) 518, 525–526 BI–LO Incorporated, (S) 32 Black Journalists Association of Seattle, (S) 258 Black Journalists Association of Southern California, (S) 34, (F) 383 Blues Heaven Foundation, Inc., (S) 161, 180, 235, (F) 425, 432, 454 Bob Baxter Scholarship Foundation, (S) 35 BOCES Geneseo Migrant Center, (G) 512 Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association, (S) 42, (F) 386 Broadcast Education Association, (S) 2, 12, 15, 28, 43, 72, 125, 285, 319, 348, (F) 364, 369, 372, 387, 397, 410, 459, 474, 489, 496–497 Brookhaven National Laboratory, (G) 513 Buffalo Association of Black Journalists, (S) 49 Bush Foundation, (F) 388 Business Wire, (S) 45

California Broadcasters Foundation, (S) 47 California Chicano News Media Association, (S) 156 Capitol Press Club of Florida, Inc., (S) 27 CBS Incorporated, (S) 52 Certified Angus Beef, (S) 46 Charles and Lucille King Family Foundation, Inc., (S) 54, (F) 391 Charles B. Decker Memorial Scholarship Fund, (S) 55, (F) 392 Charlotte Area Association of Black Journalists, (S) 57 Charlotte Observer, (S) 58 Chicago Association of Black Journalists, (S) 59, (F) 394 Chicago Mercantile Exchange, (S) 103 Chicago Sun–Times, (S) 60 CIRI Foundation, (S) 48, 187, (F) 389, 434

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ClearVision Optical, (S) 199, (F) 440 Cleveland Scholarship Programs, (S) 286 College Fund/UNCF, (S) 52, 64, 152, 162, 225, 259, 300, 329 College Media Advisers, (A) 586 College Planning Network, (A) 587 Colorado Grain & Feed Association, (S) 66 Columbus Ledger–Enquirer, (S) 339 Community Foundation for Greater Atlanta, Inc., (S) 309 Community Foundation for Palm Beach and Martin Counties, (S) 198 Community Foundation for the Capital Region, (S) 67, 307 Community Foundation of Monroe County, (S) 116, 165 Connecticut Broadcaster’s Association, (S) 69 Connecticut Society of Professional Journalists Foundation, Inc., (S) 38 Connecticut Sports Writers Alliance, (S) 70 Council for the Advancement of Science Writing, Inc., (F) 482 Country Music Broadcasters, Inc., (S) 72, (F) 397 Cox Newspapers, Inc., (S) 73, 151 Crown Advertising, (S) 199, (F) 440

Dade Community Foundation, (S) 194 Dairy Management Inc., (S) 242 Dallas–Fort Worth Association of Black Communicators, (S) 79 David and Dovetta Wilson Scholarship Fund, Inc., (S) 81 Delaware Community Foundation, (S) 356 Delta Sigma Theta, Inc., (S) 168, (F) 428 Dow Jones Newspaper Fund, (S) 44, 254, 269, 301, 346, (F) 464, 468, 481, (A) 560, 595 Duke University. Center for Documentary Studies, (G) 523 Duke University. Rare Book, Manuscript, and Special Collections Library, (G) 522

Earth & Sky Radio Series, (A) 598 Edelman Worldwide, Inc., (S) 80 Educational Communications Scholarship Foundation, (S) 347 Emma L. Bowen Foundation, (S) 94

F. Ward Just Scholarship Foundation, (S) 96 Fisher Broadcasting Company, (S) 99 Florida Association of Broadcasters, (S) 196 Florida Society of Newspaper Editors, (S) 100 Florida State Association of Supervisors of Elections, (S) 101 FMC Corporation, (S) 102, (A) 580 Forestry Ecology Network, (A) 556 Fort Wayne News–Sentinel, (S) 104, 330 Foundation for Amateur Radio, Inc., (S) 298 Foundation of Flexographic Technical Association, (S) 98 The Foundation Scholarship Program, (S) 32 Freedom Forum, (S) 10, 61, 106

Garden State Association of Black Journalists, (S) 107 Garden State Scholastic Press Association, (A) 541 Gay and Lesbian Alliance against Defamation, (G) 516

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Georgia Cattlemen’s Association, (S) 112, 164 Georgia Press Educational Foundation, Inc., (S) 113 Georgia Radio–TV Foundation, (S) 154 Golden Key National Honor Society, (A) 555 Golub Foundation, (S) 340 Grand Haven Area Community Foundation, (S) 331 Graphic Arts Technical Foundation, (S) 4, (F) 365 Gravure Association of America, (S) 110 Great Falls Advertising Federation, (S) 117 Greater Kanawha Valley Foundation, (S) 352 Greater Kansas City Community Foundation, (S) 3

Kamehameha Schools Bishop Estate, (S) 291, (F) 475 Kansas Association of Broadcasters, (S) 169 Kansas City Star, (A) 551 Kappa Alpha Mu, (A) 545 KATU Channel 2 Portland, (S) 172 Kentucky Broadcasters Association, (S) 128 Ketchum, (G) 530 Knight Ridder, Inc., (S) 177–178 KNTV Television, (S) 179 KRT Campus, (A) 537

Hamilton Community Foundation, Inc., (S) 90 Hampton Roads Black Media Professionals, (S) 123, (F) 409 Harness Horse Youth Foundation, (S) 86 Hart Publications, Inc., (S) 336 Hawai’i Community Foundation, (S) 92, (F) 401 Heritage Foundation, (S) 188, (F) 435 Hispanic College Fund, (S) 133 Hollywood Women’s Press Club, (S) 134, (F) 416 Honolulu Advertiser, (S) 111 Houston Association of Black Journalists, (S) 122

Illinois Broadcasters Association, (S) 139 Illinois News Broadcasters Association, (S) 140 Illinois Student Assistance Commission, (S) 296, (F) 478 Indiana Broadcasters Association, (S) 141 Indiana University. School of Journalism, (A) 584 Indianapolis Press Club Foundation Inc., (S) 209, 216 Institute for Humane Studies at George Mason University, (S) 137, (F) 417, (G) 520, 531, (A) 553 Institute for Public Relations Research and Education, (G) 530, (A) 562 International Foodservice Editorial Council, (S) 138, (F) 418 International Foundation for Ethical Research, (G) 506 International Right of Way Association. New England Chapter 16, (S) 147 Intertec Publishing. Agribusiness Division, (S) 144 Investigative Reporters and Editors, (A) 564 Iowa Broadcasters Association, (S) 295 Iowa Press Women, Inc., (S) 145 Iowa Space Grant Consortium, (A) 565

Japanese American Citizens League, (S) 181 Jim Murray Memorial Foundation, (A) 569 John Bayliss Broadcast Foundation, (S) 157, (F) 422 John M. Will Memorial Scholarship Foundation, (S) 130, 163, (F) 414, 426 Joint Civic Committee of Italian Americans, (S) 159, (F) 423 Jorge Mas Canosa Freedom Foundation, (S) 214, (F) 446 Journal Star, (S) 167 Journalism Education Association, (A) 568, 593

Kalos Kagathos Foundation, (A) 593

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LAGRANT FOUNDATION, (S) 184 Landmark Publishing Group, (S) 185 Latino Media Association of Seattle, (S) 258 Lexington Herald–Leader, (S) 197 Liggett–Stashower, Inc., (S) 82 Livestock Publications Council, (S) 103 Long Island Advertising Club, Inc., (S) 199, (F) 440 Long Island Radio Broadcasters Association, (S) 199, (F) 440 Los Angeles Times, (S) 201, (A) 542 Lucent Technologies, (G) 525 Lucent Technologies Foundation, (F) 405, 442, (G) 518, 526

Maine Community Foundation, (S) 121, 288, (F) 408 Maine Graphic Arts Association, (S) 205 Maine Media Women, (S) 189, 233, (F) 436, 453 Maryland Association of Private Career Schools, (S) 212 Maryland Higher Education Commission, (L) 502 Maryland–Delaware–District of Columbia Press Foundation, (A) 573 McCormick Company, (S) 217 Media Action Network for Asian Americans, (S) 206 Mercury News, (S) 220–221, 263 Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, (F) 495 Miami International Press Club, (S) 223 Michigan Association of Broadcasters Foundation, (S) 204 Minnesota Broadcasters Association, (S) 150 Minnesota GLBT Educational Fund, (S) 119, (F) 407 Mississippi Press Association Education Foundation, (S) 255 Missouri Press Foundation, Inc., (S) 232, (F) 452 Modesto Bee, (S) 234 Monroe Cablevision, Inc., (S) 116, 165 Music Center of Los Angeles County, (A) 591 Mustard Seed Foundation, (F) 412

Nation Institute, (A) 574 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, (S) 241 National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Nashville Chapter, (S) 85 National Association of Black Journalists, (S) 13, 50, 114, 219, 236, 252, 325, 349, (F) 370, 390, 404, 447, 455, 498 National Association of Broadcasters, (S) 125, 348, (F) 410, 497, (G) 519 National Association of Hispanic Journalists, (S) 74, 237, 253, (F) 456 National Association of Litho Clubs, Inc., (S) 158, 337

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX National Association of Negro Business and Professional Women’s Clubs, (S) 89, (F) 400 National Association of Science Writers, (A) 552 National Broadcasting Society, (S) 160, 305, (F) 424, 483 National Collegiate Athletic Association, (S) 106 National Communication Association, (G) 524 National Council for the Social Studies, (A) 547 National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, (A) 571 National Dairy Shrine, (S) 208, 242 National FFA Foundation, (S) 357 National FFA Organization, (S) 6–7, 102, 144, 217, 243, 344, 350, 357, (A) 533, 543, 580 National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts, (A) 534–536 National Gay and Lesbian Task Force, (S) 222 National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts, (F) 465 National Institute for Labor Relations Research, (S) 354, (F) 499 National Junior Angus Association, (S) 46 National Medical Association, (F) 490 National Medical Fellowships, Inc., (F) 490 National Newspaper Association, (A) 561 National Press Club, (S) 93, (F) 398 National Press Foundation, (A) 552 National Press Photographers Foundation, (S) 37, 166, 260–261, 303, (F) 384, 431, (A) 545 National Scholarship Trust Foundation, (S) 4, (F) 365 National Scholastic Press Association, (S) 262, 347, (A) 542, 576 National Science Foundation, (A) 598 National Society of Newspaper Columnists, (A) 575 National Speakers Association, (S) 244, (F) 458 National Urban League, (S) 302 Native American Journalists Association, (S) 238, (F) 463 Native American Journalists Association. Seattle Chapter, (S) 258 Nebraska Press Association Foundation, (S) 245 Nevada Space Grant Consortium, (F) 460 New America Foundation, (G) 527 New England Press Association Educational Foundation, (S) 246 New Hampshire Association of Broadcasters, (S) 247, (F) 461 New Jersey Association of Conservation Districts, (S) 218 New Jersey Press Foundation, (S) 65, 248, (A) 541 New York Association of Black Journalists, (A) 592 New York Financial Writers Association, (S) 315 New York Press Association, (S) 249 New York State AFL–CIO, (S) 251 New York State Legion Press Association, (S) 11 New York Times, (F) 463 New York Women in Communications, Inc., (S) 264, (F) 466 Newhouse Foundation, (S) 253 Newhouse News Service, (S) 1, (F) 362 Newsday, (S) 199, (F) 440 Newseum, (A) 576 Newspaper Association of America, (A) 538 Newspaper Association of America Foundation, (A) 561 Newspaper Guild–CWA, (A) 546 Northern Illinois Newspaper Association, (A) 577 Northwest Journalists of Color, (S) 258 Northwestern Mutual Life Foundation, (S) 259

Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, (G) 515 Ohio Newspapers Foundation, (S) 126, 265–266 Oklahoma Association of Broadcasters, (S) 267

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Oregon Association of Broadcasters, (S) 270–271 Oregon Student Assistance Commission, (S) 95, 149, 207, 272, (F) 469 Orlando Sentinel, (S) 274 Outdoor Writers Association of America, (S) 41, (F) 385 Overseas Press Club, (S) 275, (F) 470

Pacific Printing & Imaging Association, (S) 276 Pacific Women’s Sports Foundation, (S) 277 Palm Beach Association of Black Journalists, (S) 279 Palm Beach Post, (A) 578 Parkersburg Area Community Foundation, (S) 124 Patrick Communications Corporation, (F) 496 Pennsylvania Women’s Press Association, (S) 280, (F) 472 Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists, (S) 282 Pinchot Institute for Conservation, (F) 395 Plain Dealer, (S) 286 Polaroid Corporation, (G) 507 Press Club of Houston Educational Foundation, (S) 289 Press Club of New Orleans, (S) 290 Prince Kuhio Hawaiian Civic Club, (S) 291, (F) 475 Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation, (S) 239, 292, (F) 476 Public Relations Student Society of America, (S) 31, 80, 109, 294, (A) 566, 572, 581 Public Relations Student Society of America. Detroit Chapter, (S) 87

Quill and Scroll, (A) 550

Radio and Television News Directors Foundation, (S) 51, 91, 175, 192, 202, 229, 297, 310, (F) 363, 437, 485 RCS Charitable Foundation, (S) 15, (F) 372 RDW Group, Inc., (S) 299, (F) 480 Reader’s Digest Foundation, (S) 300 Rhode Island Foundation, (S) 299, 304, (F) 480 Rhode Island Historical Society. Newell D. Goff Institute for Ingenuity & Enterprise Studies, (G) 517 Robert F. Kennedy Memorial, (A) 582 Rolling Stone, (A) 583

Sacramento Bee, (S) 311–312 San Antonio Area Foundation, (S) 8 San Diego Foundation, (S) 17 San Francisco Foundation, (S) 183 Scholastic, Inc., (A) 585 Scripps Howard Foundation, (S) 317, (A) 544, 584, 586 Seattle Foundation, (S) 40, 84, 360 Seattle Post–Intelligencer, (S) 40 Shane Media Services, (S) 319, (F) 489 Shreveport Journalism Foundation, (S) 176, 273 SilverKnight Group, (F) 459 Social Issues Resource Series, Inc., (A) 547 Society for Collegiate Journalists, (A) 594 Society for Technical Communication, (S) 316, (F) 487, (A) 563

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SPONSORING ORGANIZATION INDEX Society of Environmental Journalists, (A) 588 Society of Professional Journalists, (A) 554 Society of Professional Journalists. Cleveland Chapter, (S) 283 Society of Professional Journalists. Greater Buffalo International Chapter, (S) 118, (F) 406 Society of Professional Journalists. Indiana Chapter, (S) 143 Society of Professional Journalists. Indiana East Chapter, (S) 142 Society of Professional Journalists. Kansas City Chapter, (S) 170 Society of Professional Journalists. Kansas Professional Chapter, (S) 131, 224 Society of Professional Journalists. Los Angeles Chapter, (S) 33, 132, 174, (F) 382, 415, 430 Society of Professional Journalists. Maryland Pro Chapter, (S) 213 Society of Professional Journalists. Mid–Florida Chapter, (S) 228 Society of Professional Journalists. South Florida Chapter, (S) 108, 148 Society of Professional Journalists. Western Washington Chapter, (S) 353 Society of Satellite Professionals International, (S) 23, 26, 200, 227, 284, 293, 308, 324, (F) 378, 380, 441, 448, 473, 477, 484, 492 South Asian Journalists Association, (S) 320, (F) 491 South Carolina Press Association, (L) 503 South Carolina Space Grant Consortium, (S) 321, (G) 529 South Dakota Retailers Association, (S) 322 Southern California Cable & Telecommunications Association, (S) 190 Southwestern Bell Foundation, (S) 226 St. Petersburg Times, (S) 328 Student Press Law Center, (A) 576 Successful Farming, (A) 533 Swanson Russell Associates, (S) 120

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U.S. National Institutes of Health. National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences, (A) 588

Valley Press Club, (S) 53, 327, 343 Vance Publishing Corporation, (S) 344 The Vanderbilt, (S) 199, (F) 440 Virginia Association of Broadcasters, (S) 345

Washington News Council, (S) 84 W.D. Hoard & Sons Company, (S) 350 Web Offset Association, (S) 351 West Texas Press Association, (S) 36 West Virginia Broadcasters Association, (S) 352 William Randolph Hearst Foundation, (A) 557–559 Wisconsin Foundation for Independent Colleges, Inc., (S) 186 Woman’s Press Club of Indiana, (S) 135, (A) 597 Women Grocers of America, (S) 210, (F) 445 Women in Communications, Inc. Detroit Chapter, (S) 193, 203, (F) 438, 443 Women’s International Network of Utility Professionals, (F) 429, 444 Worldstudio Foundation, (S) 358, (F) 500

York Little Theatre, (S) 30, (F) 381

Telegraph Herald, (S) 332 Texas Broadcast Education Foundation, (S) 333 Texas CattleWomen, Inc., (S) 334 Texas Press Association, (S) 36 Texas Professional Communicators, (S) 335 TheArtAdvantage.com, (A) 596 Time Inc., (S) 302 Turf and Ornamental Communicators Association, (S) 338

United Methodist Communications, (S) 195, (F) 494 Unity: Journalists of Color, Inc., (S) 342 University Film and Video Association, (G) 514 University of Arizona. Center for Creative Photography, (G) 507 University of California. Institute on Global Conflict and Cooperation, (G) 521 University of Missouri. School of Journalism, (A) 545 University of Oregon. School of Journalism and Communication, (A) 579 U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, (G) 515 U.S. Department of Energy, (G) 515 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, (G) 528 U.S. National Aeronautics and Space Administration, (S) 321, 341, (F) 368, 460, (G) 505, 529, (A) 565

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Residency Index Some programs listed in this book are restricted to residents of a particular county, state, or region. Others are open to applicants wherever they may live. The Residency Index will help you pinpoint programs available only to residents in your area as well as programs that have no residency restrictions at all (these are listed under the term “United States”). To use this index, look up the geographic areas that apply to you (always check the listings under “United States”), jot down the entry numbers listed after the type of funding that interests you (e.g., Scholarships, Grants), and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. To help you in your search, we’ve provided some “see also” references in each index entry. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Akron, Ohio: Scholarships, 9. See also Ohio Alabama: Scholarships, 164, 341; Fellowships, 368; Grants, 505; Awards, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Alameda County, California: Scholarships, 183. See also California Alaska: Scholarships, 276. See also United States; names of specific cities Albany, New York: Scholarships, 67, 307. See also New York Allen County, Indiana: Scholarships, 104, 330. See also Indiana Arizona: Scholarships, 18, 56; Fellowships, 393; Awards, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Arkansas: Scholarships, 105; Fellowships, 402. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Ashtabula County, Ohio: Scholarships, 29. See also Ohio Atlanta, Georgia: Scholarships, 73, 151. See also Georgia Auburn, Maine: Scholarships, 39. See also Maine Austin, Texas: Scholarships, 22, 73, 151. See also Texas

Canada: Scholarships, 37, 118, 166, 260–261, 303, 320; Fellowships, 384, 406, 431, 491; Awards, 585, 589–590. See also Foreign countries Cass County, Missouri: Scholarships, 3. See also Missouri Chambers County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Charlotte, North Carolina: Scholarships, 57. See also North Carolina Chicago, Illinois: Scholarships, 59, 159, 180, 235; Fellowships, 394, 423, 432, 454. See also Illinois Citrus County, Florida: Scholarships, 328. See also Florida Clackamas County, Oregon: Scholarships, 95. See also Oregon Clark County, Washington: Scholarships, 95. See also Washington Clarke County, Alabama: Scholarships, 130, 163; Fellowships, 414, 426. See also Alabama Clay County, Missouri: Scholarships, 3. See also Missouri Cleveland, Ohio: Scholarships, 63, 283. See also Ohio Colorado: Scholarships, 66. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Columbus, Georgia: Scholarships, 339. See also Georgia Conecuh County, Alabama: Scholarships, 130, 163; Fellowships, 414, 426. See also Alabama Connecticut: Scholarships, 38, 53, 69–70, 327, 340, 343. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Contra Costa County, California: Scholarships, 183. See also California Cook County, Illinois: Scholarships, 60. See also Illinois Cumberland County, North Carolina: Scholarships, 256–257. See also North Carolina Cuyahoga County, Ohio: Scholarships, 29, 126, 215, 286. See also Ohio

Baldwin County, Alabama: Scholarships, 130, 163; Fellowships, 414, 426. See also Alabama Bexar County, Texas: Scholarships, 226. See also Texas Brazoria County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Bronx County, New York. See New York, New York Bronx, New York. See New York, New York Brooklyn, New York. See New York, New York Broward County, Florida: Scholarships, 194. See also Florida Bureau County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois

California: Scholarships, 34, 47, 134, 156, 190, 314; Fellowships, 383, 416, 486; Grants, 521; Awards, 539, 560, 591. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Dade County, Florida: Scholarships, 194. See also Florida Dayton, Ohio: Scholarships, 73, 151. See also Ohio

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RESIDENCY INDEX Delaware: Scholarships, 356; Awards, 548, 573. See also Southeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Detroit, Michigan: Scholarships, 87. See also Michigan District of Columbia. See Washington, D.C. Dubuque, Iowa: Scholarships, 332. See also Iowa DuPage County, Illinois: Scholarships, 60. See also Illinois

El Dorado County, California: Scholarships, 311–312. See also California Erie County, New York: Scholarships, 49. See also New York Erie County, Ohio: Scholarships, 126. See also Ohio Escambia County, Alabama: Scholarships, 130, 163; Fellowships, 414, 426. See also Alabama Escambia County, Florida: Scholarships, 130, 163; Fellowships, 414, 426. See also Florida

Flat Rock, Michigan: Scholarships, 116. See also Michigan Florida: Scholarships, 27, 100–101, 108, 148, 164, 196, 223, 228; Awards, 560. See also Southeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Foreign countries: Scholarships, 23, 26, 137, 200, 284, 293, 358; Fellowships, 378, 380, 412, 417, 441, 473, 477, 500; Awards, 563, 567, 598. See also names of specific continents; names of specific countries Fort Bend County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Fulton County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois

Galveston County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Geauga County, Ohio: Scholarships, 29, 126, 286. See also Ohio Genessee County, Michigan: Scholarships, 193, 203; Fellowships, 438, 443. See also Michigan George County, Mississippi: Scholarships, 130, 163; Fellowships, 414, 426. See also Mississippi Georgia: Scholarships, 20–21, 99, 112–113, 154, 164, 309, 359; Fellowships, 375; Awards, 560. See also Southeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Gibralter, Michigan: Scholarships, 116. See also Michigan Grand Junction, Colorado: Scholarships, 73, 151. See also Colorado Greenville, North Carolina: Scholarships, 73, 151. See also North Carolina Greenville, South Carolina: Scholarships, 16. See also South Carolina

Hamilton County, Nebraska: Scholarships, 90. See also Nebraska Hampton Roads, Virginia: Scholarships, 123; Fellowships, 409. See also Virginia Harris County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Hawaii: Scholarships, 92, 111, 129, 276, 291; Fellowships, 401, 413, 475. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Henderson County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois Hernando County, Florida: Scholarships, 328. See also Florida

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Hillsborough County, Florida: Scholarships, 328. See also Florida Houston, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Huntsville, Alabama: Scholarships, 85. See also Alabama Huron County, Ohio: Scholarships, 126. See also Ohio Huron, Michigan: Scholarships, 116. See also Michigan

Idaho: Scholarships, 99, 276. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Illinois: Scholarships, 139, 296, 326; Fellowships, 478, 493; Awards, 560, 577. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Indiana: Scholarships, 141, 209, 216; Awards, 597. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Ingham County, Michigan: Scholarships, 193, 203; Fellowships, 438, 443. See also Michigan Iowa: Scholarships, 145, 278, 281, 295; Fellowships, 471; Awards, 565. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Jackson County, Mississippi: Scholarships, 130, 163; Fellowships, 414, 426. See also Mississippi Jackson County, Missouri: Scholarships, 3. See also Missouri Johnson County, Kansas: Scholarships, 3. See also Kansas

Kane County, Illinois: Scholarships, 60. See also Illinois Kansas: Scholarships, 131, 146, 169–170, 224, 278, 281; Fellowships, 419, 471. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Kentucky: Scholarships, 128, 164, 197; Awards, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties King County, Washington: Scholarships, 360. See also Washington Kings County, New York. See New York, New York Knox County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois

La Salle County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois Lake County, Florida: Scholarships, 274. See also Florida Lake County, Illinois: Scholarships, 60, 96. See also Illinois Lake County, Indiana: Scholarships, 60. See also Indiana Lake County, Ohio: Scholarships, 29, 286. See also Ohio Lake Placid, New York: Scholarships, 55; Fellowships, 392. See also New York Liberty County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Livingston County, Michigan: Scholarships, 193, 203; Fellowships, 438, 443. See also Michigan Long Island, New York: Scholarships, 199; Fellowships, 440; Awards, 592. See also New York Longview, Texas: Scholarships, 73, 151. See also Texas Lorain County, Ohio: Scholarships, 29, 126, 286. See also Ohio Los Angeles County, California: Scholarships, 33, 56, 132, 174, 201; Fellowships, 382, 393, 415, 430. See also California Louisiana: Scholarships, 105, 176, 273, 290; Fellowships, 402. See also United States; names of specific cities and parishes

RESIDENCY INDEX Lucas County, Ohio: Scholarships, 126. See also Ohio Lufkin, Texas: Scholarships, 73, 151. See also Texas

Macomb County, Michigan: Scholarships, 193, 203; Fellowships, 438, 443. See also Michigan Maine: Scholarships, 121, 147, 189, 205, 233; Fellowships, 408, 436, 453; Awards, 556. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Manhattan, New York. See New York, New York Marin County, California: Scholarships, 183. See also California Marshall County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois Martin County, Florida: Scholarships, 279; Awards, 578. See also Florida Maryland: Scholarships, 83, 213; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 502; Awards, 573. See also Southeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Mason County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois Massachusetts: Scholarships, 53, 147, 327, 340, 343; Awards, 560. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties McDonough County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois McHenry County, Illinois: Scholarships, 60. See also Illinois Medina County, Ohio: Scholarships, 29, 286. See also Ohio Michigan: Scholarships, 204, 331; Awards, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Milan, Michigan: Scholarships, 116. See also Michigan Milwaukee, Wisconsin: Scholarships, 259. See also Wisconsin Minnesota: Scholarships, 119, 150; Fellowships, 388, 407; Awards, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Mississippi: Scholarships, 105, 164, 231, 255; Fellowships, 402, 451; Awards, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Missouri: Scholarships, 170, 232, 278, 281; Fellowships, 452, 471; Awards, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Mobile County, Alabama: Scholarships, 130, 163; Fellowships, 414, 426. See also Alabama Modesto, California: Scholarships, 234. See also California Monroe County, Alabama: Scholarships, 130, 163; Fellowships, 414, 426. See also Alabama Monroe County, Michigan: Scholarships, 116, 165. See also Michigan Montana: Scholarships, 99, 117, 276. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Monterey County, California: Scholarships, 179. See also California Montgomery County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Multnomah County, Oregon: Scholarships, 95. See also Oregon Muncie, Indiana: Scholarships, 142. See also Indiana

Nacogdoches, Texas: Scholarships, 73, 151. See also Texas Nebraska: Scholarships, 120, 245, 278, 281; Fellowships, 471. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties New Boston, Michigan: Scholarships, 116. See also Michigan New England states: Scholarships, 88, 246; Fellowships, 399. See also United States; names of specific states

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New Hampshire: Scholarships, 147, 247, 340; Fellowships, 461. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New Jersey: Scholarships, 35, 65, 97, 107, 218, 248; Awards, 541, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties New Mexico: Scholarships, 36, 77, 105; Fellowships, 402. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties New York: Scholarships, 11, 88, 118, 249, 251, 340; Fellowships, 399, 406; Grants, 513; Awards, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties New York County, New York. See New York, New York New York, New York: Scholarships, 4, 199, 250, 315; Fellowships, 365, 440, 462; Awards, 592. See also New York Niagara County, New York: Scholarships, 49. See also New York North Carolina: Scholarships, 58, 85, 164, 182; Fellowships, 433; Grants, 523. See also Southeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties North Dakota: Fellowships, 388. See also United States; names of specific cities

Oakland County, Michigan: Scholarships, 193, 203; Fellowships, 438, 443. See also Michigan Ohio: Scholarships, 82, 265. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Oklahoma: Scholarships, 105, 267–268, 306; Fellowships, 402, 467. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Orange County, California: Scholarships, 33, 56, 132, 174, 201; Fellowships, 382, 393, 415, 430. See also California Orange County, Florida: Scholarships, 274. See also Florida Oregon: Scholarships, 99, 149, 172, 207, 270–272, 276; Fellowships, 469; Awards, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Osceola County, Florida: Scholarships, 274. See also Florida Ottawa County, Ohio: Scholarships, 126. See also Ohio

Palm Beach County, Florida: Scholarships, 198, 279; Awards, 578. See also Florida Pasco County, Florida: Scholarships, 328. See also Florida Pennsylvania: Scholarships, 118, 280, 340; Fellowships, 406, 472; Awards, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Peoria County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Scholarships, 282. See also Pennsylvania Pinellas County, Florida: Scholarships, 328. See also Florida Placer County, California: Scholarships, 311–312. See also California Platte County, Missouri: Scholarships, 3. See also Missouri Portage County, Ohio: Scholarships, 29, 286. See also Ohio Porter County, Indiana: Scholarships, 60. See also Indiana Portland, Oregon: Scholarships, 287. See also Oregon Putnam County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois

Queens County, New York. See New York, New York

RESIDENCY INDEX Queens, New York. See New York, New York

Rhode Island: Scholarships, 147, 299, 304; Fellowships, 480. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities Richmond County, New York. See New York, New York Riverside County, California: Scholarships, 201. See also California

Sacramento County, California: Scholarships, 311–312. See also California Saginaw County, Michigan: Scholarships, 193, 203; Fellowships, 438, 443. See also Michigan San Benito County, California: Scholarships, 179. See also California San Bernardino County, California: Scholarships, 201. See also California San Diego, California: Scholarships, 313. See also California San Diego County, California: Scholarships, 17, 56, 277; Fellowships, 393. See also California San Francisco, California: Scholarships, 161, 183, 220–221; Fellowships, 425. See also California San Jose, California: Scholarships, 263. See also California San Mateo County, California: Scholarships, 183, 220–221. See also California Sandusky County, Ohio: Scholarships, 126. See also Ohio Santa Barbara County, California: Scholarships, 56; Fellowships, 393. See also California Santa Clara County, California: Scholarships, 179, 220–221. See also California Santa Cruz County, California: Scholarships, 179. See also California Santa Rosa County, Florida: Scholarships, 130, 163; Fellowships, 414, 426. See also Florida Saranac Lake, New York: Scholarships, 55; Fellowships, 392. See also New York Schuyler County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois Seminole County, Florida: Scholarships, 274. See also Florida Snohomish County, Washington: Scholarships, 360. See also Washington South Carolina: Scholarships, 164, 182, 321; Fellowships, 433; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 503; Grants, 529. See also Southeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties South Dakota: Scholarships, 322; Fellowships, 388. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Southeastern states: Scholarships, 185. See also United States; names of specific states Springfield, Ohio: Scholarships, 73, 151. See also Ohio St. Clair County, Michigan: Scholarships, 193, 203; Fellowships, 438, 443. See also Michigan St. Lucie County, Florida: Scholarships, 279. See also Florida Stark County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois Staten Island, New York. See New York, New York Summit County, Ohio: Scholarships, 29, 286. See also Ohio

Tazewell County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois

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Tennessee: Scholarships, 85, 164. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Texas: Scholarships, 36, 79, 105, 333–335; Fellowships, 379, 402; Grants, 511; Awards, 560. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Tipton County, Tennessee: Scholarships, 360. See also Tennessee Tupper Lake, New York: Scholarships, 55; Fellowships, 392. See also New York

United States: Scholarships, 1–2, 5–8, 10, 12–13, 15, 19, 23–28, 31–34, 37–38, 41–46, 48, 50–52, 54–56, 59, 61–62, 64, 68, 71–72, 74–76, 78, 80–81, 86, 88–89, 91, 93–94, 98–99, 102–103, 105–106, 109–110, 114–115, 119, 122–123, 125, 127, 132–133, 135–138, 140, 143–144, 146, 152–153, 155, 157–158, 160, 162, 166, 168, 171–175, 177–178, 181–182, 184–185, 187–188, 191–192, 195, 200, 202, 206, 208, 210–212, 214–215, 217, 219, 222, 225, 227, 229–231, 236–244, 252–254, 260–262, 264, 266, 269, 275, 278, 284–285, 287–289, 291–294, 297–298, 300–303, 305, 308, 310, 314, 316–317, 319–320, 324–326, 329, 336–338, 342, 344–351, 354–355, 357–358; Fellowships, 361–364, 366–367, 369–370, 372–374, 376–378, 380, 382–387, 389–400, 402–405, 407, 409–412, 415, 417–422, 424, 427–431, 433–435, 437, 439, 441–442, 444–451, 455–460, 463–466, 468, 470–471, 473–477, 479, 481–487, 489–500; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 501; Grants, 504, 506–510, 512–520, 522, 524–528, 530–531; Awards, 532–538, 540, 542–547, 549–555, 557–559, 561–564, 566–572, 574–576, 579–586, 588–590, 593–596, 598. See also names of specific cities, counties, states, and regions

Ventura County, California: Scholarships, 33, 132, 174, 201; Fellowships, 382, 415, 430. See also California Vermont: Scholarships, 147, 340. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Virgin Islands: Scholarships, 321; Grants, 529. See also United States Virginia: Scholarships, 83, 164, 182, 345; Fellowships, 433; Awards, 560. See also Southeastern states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Volusia County, Florida: Scholarships, 274. See also Florida

Waco, Texas: Scholarships, 73, 151. See also Texas Waller County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Warren County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois Washington: Scholarships, 40, 84, 99, 172, 258, 276, 318, 353; Fellowships, 488; Awards, 560, 587. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Washington County, Alabama: Scholarships, 130, 163; Fellowships, 414, 426. See also Alabama Washington County, Oregon: Scholarships, 95. See also Oregon Washington, D.C.: Scholarships, 14, 83; Fellowships, 371; Awards, 560, 573. See also Southeastern states; United States Washtenaw County, Michigan: Scholarships, 193, 203; Fellowships, 438, 443. See also Michigan

RESIDENCY INDEX Wayne County, Michigan: Scholarships, 193, 203; Fellowships, 438, 443. See also Michigan West Palm Beach, Florida: Scholarships, 73, 151. See also Florida West Virginia: Scholarships, 182, 352; Fellowships, 433. See also United States; names of specific cities Westchester County, New York: Awards, 592. See also New York Whitley County, Indiana: Scholarships, 104, 330. See also Indiana Will County, Illinois: Scholarships, 60. See also Illinois Wisconsin: Scholarships, 186, 259, 323; Fellowships, 388. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Wood County, Ohio: Scholarships, 126. See also Ohio Wood County, West Virginia: Scholarships, 124. See also West Virginia Woodford County, Illinois: Scholarships, 167. See also Illinois Wyandotte County, Kansas: Scholarships, 3. See also Kansas

Yamhill County, Oregon: Scholarships, 95. See also Oregon Yolo County, California: Scholarships, 311–312. See also California York County, Pennsylvania: Scholarships, 30; Fellowships, 381. See also Pennsylvania

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Tenability Index Some programs listed in this book can be used only in specific cities, counties, states, or regions. Others may be used anywhere in the United States (or even abroad). The Tenability Index will help you locate funding that is restricted to a specific area as well as funding that has no tenability restrictions (these are listed under the term “United States”). To use this index, look up the geographic areas where you’d like to go (always check the listings under “United States”), jot down the entry numbers listed after the type of funding that interests you (e.g., Fellowships, Awards), and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. To help you in your search, we’ve provided some “see also” references in each index entry. Remember: the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Alabama: Scholarships, 64, 164, 341; Fellowships, 368; Grants, 505. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Alameda County, California: Scholarships, 314; Fellowships, 486. See also California Alaska: Scholarships, 276. See also United States; names of specific cities Albany, New York: Scholarships, 67. See also New York Albuquerque, New Mexico: Scholarships, 75. See also New Mexico Arizona: Scholarships, 18, 56, 308; Fellowships, 393, 484. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Arkansas: Scholarships, 64, 105; Fellowships, 402. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Atlanta, Georgia: Scholarships, 177; Fellowships, 361; Grants, 515. See also Georgia Austin, Texas: Scholarships, 22; Fellowships, 361. See also Texas

Cincinnati, Ohio: Grants, 515. See also Ohio Clemson, South Carolina: Scholarships, 110. See also South Carolina Colorado: Scholarships, 308; Fellowships, 484. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Columbia, Missouri: Scholarships, 170. See also Missouri Columbia, South Carolina: Scholarships, 32. See also South Carolina Connecticut: Scholarships, 38, 53, 264, 327, 340, 343; Fellowships, 466. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Contra Costa County, California: Scholarships, 314; Fellowships, 486. See also California Crawford Hill, New Jersey: Grants, 510. See also New Jersey Cuyahoga County, Ohio: Scholarships, 215. See also Ohio

Delaware: Scholarships, 227; Fellowships, 448. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties District of Columbia. See Washington, D.C. Durham, North Carolina: Grants, 522–523. See also North Carolina

Bexar County, Texas: Scholarships, 8. See also Texas Bloomington, Indiana: Awards, 584. See also Indiana Brazoria County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Bronx County, New York. See New York, New York Bronx, New York. See New York, New York Brooklyn, New York. See New York, New York

Florida: Scholarships, 27, 64, 100–101, 108, 148, 164, 196, 223. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Foreign countries: Scholarships, 23, 26, 137, 200, 284, 293; Fellowships, 378, 380, 412, 417, 441, 473, 477; Awards, 563, 567, 598. See also names of specific continents; names of specific countries Fort Bend County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas

California: Scholarships, 34, 47, 62, 134, 156, 171, 179, 201, 263, 311–312; Fellowships, 383, 416; Grants, 521. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Canada: Scholarships, 37, 118, 166, 260–261, 303, 320; Fellowships, 384, 406, 431, 491; Awards, 585, 589–590. See also Foreign countries Chambers County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Chicago, Illinois: Scholarships, 59–60; Fellowships, 394. See also Illinois

Galveston County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas

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TENABILITY INDEX Georgia: Scholarships, 20–21, 64, 99, 112–113, 154, 164, 359; Fellowships, 375. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Greensboro, North Carolina: Scholarships, 32, 185. See also North Carolina

Harbor City, California. See Los Angeles, California Harris County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Hawaii: Scholarships, 92, 276, 291; Fellowships, 401, 475. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Hollywood, California. See Los Angeles, California Holmdel, New Jersey: Grants, 510. See also New Jersey Houston, Texas: Scholarships, 136, 289, 336. See also Texas

Idaho: Scholarships, 99, 276, 308; Fellowships, 484. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Illinois: Scholarships, 139–140, 180, 235, 296, 326; Fellowships, 432, 454, 478, 493; Awards, 577. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Indiana: Scholarships, 135, 141, 143, 209, 216; Awards, 597. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Iowa: Scholarships, 145, 217, 278, 295; Fellowships, 471; Awards, 565. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Kalamazoo, Michigan: Scholarships, 110. See also Michigan Kansas: Scholarships, 131, 169, 217, 224, 278; Fellowships, 471. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Kentucky: Scholarships, 128, 164. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Kings County, New York. See New York, New York

Lawrence, Kansas: Scholarships, 170. See also Kansas Liberty County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Long Island, New York: Scholarships, 264; Fellowships, 466; Awards, 592. See also New York Los Angeles, California: Scholarships, 54; Fellowships, 391, 465. See also California Los Angeles County, California: Scholarships, 33, 56, 132, 174, 324; Fellowships, 382, 393, 415, 430, 492. See also California Louisiana: Scholarships, 64, 105, 176, 273; Fellowships, 402. See also United States; names of specific cities and parishes

Maine: Scholarships, 205, 288. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Manhattan, Kansas: Scholarships, 170. See also Kansas Manhattan, New York. See New York, New York Marin County, California: Scholarships, 314; Fellowships, 486. See also California Maryland: Scholarships, 83, 212–213, 227; Fellowships, 448; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 502. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

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Massachusetts: Scholarships, 53, 327, 340, 343. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Miami, Florida: Fellowships, 361. See also Florida Michigan: Scholarships, 87, 116, 165, 193, 203–204, 331; Fellowships, 438, 443. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Minnesota: Scholarships, 119; Fellowships, 388, 407. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Mississippi: Scholarships, 64, 105, 164, 231, 255; Fellowships, 402, 451. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Missouri: Scholarships, 217, 232, 278; Fellowships, 452, 471. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Montana: Scholarships, 99, 276, 308; Fellowships, 484. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Montgomery County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Morgantown, West Virginia: Grants, 515. See also West Virginia Murray Hill, New Jersey: Grants, 510. See also New Jersey Murray, Kentucky: Scholarships, 110. See also Kentucky

Nebraska: Scholarships, 120, 245, 278; Fellowships, 471. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Nevada: Scholarships, 62, 171, 308; Fellowships, 460, 484. See also United States; names of specific cities New England states: Scholarships, 88, 246; Fellowships, 399. See also United States; names of specific states New Hampshire: Scholarships, 340. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties New Haven, Connecticut: Fellowships, 465. See also Connecticut New Jersey: Scholarships, 35, 65, 97, 218, 248, 264; Fellowships, 466. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties New Mexico: Scholarships, 36, 75–76, 105, 217, 308; Fellowships, 402, 484. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties New York: Scholarships, 11, 49, 88, 249, 251, 340; Fellowships, 399. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties New York County, New York. See New York, New York New York, New York: Scholarships, 54, 222, 250, 264, 301, 315; Fellowships, 391, 462, 465–466, 481; Grants, 530; Awards, 562, 592. See also New York Norfolk, Virginia: Scholarships, 185. See also Virginia North Carolina: Scholarships, 64, 164, 182; Fellowships, 433. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties North Dakota: Fellowships, 388. See also United States; names of specific cities

Ohio: Scholarships, 64, 82, 126, 266, 283. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Oklahoma: Scholarships, 105, 267–268, 306; Fellowships, 402, 467. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Orange County, California: Scholarships, 33, 56, 132, 174, 324; Fellowships, 382, 393, 415, 430, 492. See also California Orangeburg, South Carolina: Scholarships, 32. See also South Carolina

TENABILITY INDEX Oregon: Scholarships, 95, 99, 149, 172, 207, 270–272, 276; Fellowships, 469. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Pennsylvania: Scholarships, 213, 280, 340; Fellowships, 472. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Portland, Oregon: Scholarships, 172, 287. See also Oregon

Queens County, New York. See New York, New York Queens, New York. See New York, New York

Rhode Island: Scholarships, 304; Grants, 517. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities Richmond County, New York. See New York, New York Richmond, Virginia: Fellowships, 361. See also Virginia Roanoke, Virginia: Scholarships, 185. See also Virginia Rochester, New York: Scholarships, 110. See also New York

San Diego, California: Scholarships, 313. See also California San Diego County, California: Scholarships, 56, 324; Fellowships, 393, 492. See also California San Francisco, California: Scholarships, 161, 314; Fellowships, 425, 486. See also California San Jose, California: Scholarships, 179. See also California San Luis Obispo, California: Scholarships, 110, 276. See also California San Mateo County, California: Scholarships, 314; Fellowships, 486. See also California San Pedro, California. See Los Angeles, California Santa Barbara County, California: Scholarships, 56, 324; Fellowships, 393, 492. See also California Santa Clara County, California: Scholarships, 314; Fellowships, 486. See also California Shippany, New Jersey: Grants, 510. See also New Jersey Short Hills, New Jersey: Grants, 510. See also New Jersey South Carolina: Scholarships, 64, 164, 182, 321; Fellowships, 433; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 503; Grants, 529. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties South Dakota: Scholarships, 322; Fellowships, 388. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties South Plainfield, New Jersey: Grants, 510. See also New Jersey Staten Island, New York. See New York, New York Stout, Wisconsin: Scholarships, 110. See also Wisconsin Sumter, South Carolina: Scholarships, 32. See also South Carolina

Tallahassee, Florida: Scholarships, 177. See also Florida Tempe, Arizona: Scholarships, 110. See also Arizona Tennessee: Scholarships, 64, 164. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Texas: Scholarships, 25, 36, 64, 79, 105, 155, 217, 226, 333–335; Fellowships, 379, 402; Grants, 511. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Toledo, Ohio: Scholarships, 191. See also Ohio

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Tucson, Arizona: Grants, 507. See also Arizona

United States: Scholarships, 1–7, 9–10, 12–13, 15–17, 19, 23, 26–31, 33–34, 37–39, 41–46, 48, 50–52, 54–61, 63, 66, 68–74, 77–78, 80–81, 85–96, 98–99, 102–109, 111, 114–118, 121–125, 127, 129–130, 132–133, 137–138, 142, 144, 146–148, 150–153, 157–160, 162–163, 165–168, 172–176, 178, 181–185, 187–190, 192, 194–195, 197–200, 202, 205–208, 210–211, 214–215, 219–222, 225, 228–230, 233–234, 236–244, 247–248, 252–254, 256–262, 265, 269, 273–275, 277–279, 281–287, 289–294, 297–303, 305, 307, 309–310, 314, 316–317, 319–320, 325–326, 328–330, 332, 337–339, 342, 344–352, 354–358, 360; Fellowships, 362–367, 369–370, 372–374, 376–378, 380–387, 389–406, 408–415, 417–424, 426–431, 433–437, 439–442, 444–447, 449–450, 453, 455–459, 461, 463–464, 468, 470–471, 473–477, 479–483, 485–487, 489–491, 493–500; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 501; Grants, 504, 506, 508–509, 512, 514, 516, 518–520, 524–526, 528, 530–531; Awards, 532–564, 566–576, 578–586, 588–596, 598. See also names of specific cities, counties, states, and regions Upton, New York: Grants, 513. See also New York Utah: Scholarships, 308; Fellowships, 484. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Ventura County, California: Scholarships, 33, 132, 174, 324; Fellowships, 382, 415, 430, 492. See also California Vermont: Scholarships, 340. See also New England states; United States; names of specific cities and counties Virgin Islands: Scholarships, 321; Grants, 529. See also United States Virginia: Scholarships, 64, 83, 123, 164, 182, 213, 227, 345; Fellowships, 409, 433, 448. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Waller County, Texas: Scholarships, 289. See also Texas Washington: Scholarships, 40, 84, 95, 99, 172, 276, 318, 353; Fellowships, 488; Awards, 587. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Washington, D.C.: Scholarships, 14, 24, 83, 177, 188, 213, 222, 227, 301; Fellowships, 371, 435, 448, 481; Grants, 515, 527. See also United States West Long Branch, New Jersey: Grants, 510. See also New Jersey West Virginia: Scholarships, 182, 227; Fellowships, 433, 448. See also United States; names of specific cities Westchester County, New York: Scholarships, 264; Fellowships, 466; Awards, 592. See also New York Wilmington, California. See Los Angeles, California Wisconsin: Scholarships, 186, 323; Fellowships, 388. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties Wyoming: Scholarships, 308; Fellowships, 484. See also United States; names of specific cities and counties

Specialty Index Use this index to access the funding opportunities available to support undergraduate or graduate degrees in specific journalism and communication–related fields. For your convenience, the type of funding offered is clearly marked (Scholarships, Fellowships, etc.). Remember: the numbers cited in this index refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book.

Advertising: Scholarships, 3, 8, 16, 22, 24, 29, 32, 36, 78, 82, 117, 120, 155, 167, 173, 177, 179, 184, 189, 199, 217, 220, 233, 245, 263–264, 304, 306, 309, 312, 318, 345, 352, 358, 360; Fellowships, 361, 436, 440, 453, 466, 488, 500; Grants, 504, 522; Awards, 538, 550, 587

Graphic design: Scholarships, 4, 9, 11, 16, 24, 60, 67–68, 75–76, 82, 97, 117, 120, 138, 167, 173, 179, 185, 199, 205, 221, 250, 263, 269, 274, 292, 304, 306, 311–312, 318, 340, 346, 351, 358; Fellowships, 365, 418, 440, 462, 468, 476, 488, 500; Awards, 536, 541, 585, 597

Agricultural communications: Scholarships, 6–7, 46, 102–103, 112, 144, 164, 208, 217, 242–243, 334, 344, 350, 357; Awards, 533, 543, 571, 580

Intellectual freedom: Awards, 547–548, 554, 576 Investigative reporting: Awards, 564 Journalism: Scholarships, 1, 8–11, 13–14, 16, 18–27, 29, 33–34, 36, 38–41, 44, 49, 52, 55, 57–61, 63–66, 70–71, 73, 75–79, 81, 83–84, 86–87, 89–90, 92–93, 95–97, 99–101, 104, 106–108, 111, 113–114, 116, 118–124, 126–127, 129–131, 134–135, 137–138, 142–145, 148–149, 151, 153, 155–156, 159, 161, 163, 165–168, 170, 174, 176–181, 185, 188–189, 193–195, 197–198, 200–201, 203, 207–209, 211, 213–214, 216–219, 221–224, 226–228, 232, 234–237, 240, 243, 245–246, 248–249, 251–255, 258, 260, 262–266, 268, 273–275, 279–284, 286–291, 293, 298, 300, 302–303, 306–309, 311–315, 317–318, 320–321, 324–332, 335, 338–339, 342–345, 347, 349–350, 353–356, 359; Fellowships, 362, 370–371, 373–375, 378–380, 382–383, 385, 388, 392, 394, 396, 398, 400–401, 404, 406–409, 411–414, 416–418, 421, 423, 425–430, 432, 435–436, 438–439, 441, 443–444, 446–448, 452, 454–457, 463–464, 466–467, 470, 472–473, 475, 477, 482, 484, 486, 488, 490–495, 498–499; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 503; Grants, 506, 511, 513, 520, 523, 527, 529, 531; Awards, 537, 540–542, 544–546, 550–555, 558–560, 564, 567–569, 573–579, 582–584, 586–589, 592–595, 597

Broadcasting: Scholarships, 2, 12, 15, 18–19, 23, 26, 28, 42–43, 48, 52, 57, 63, 69, 72, 79, 85, 94–96, 99–101, 115, 117, 119–120, 122–123, 125, 128, 134, 138–139, 141, 145, 150, 154, 157, 160, 165, 169, 172, 183, 189–190, 194, 196, 200, 204, 212, 227, 233, 247, 264, 267, 270–271, 274, 277, 284–285, 289, 293, 295, 302, 304–305, 308, 319, 324, 331, 333, 342, 345, 348, 352, 359; Fellowships, 364, 369, 372, 374, 378, 380, 386–387, 389, 397, 407, 409–410, 412, 416, 418, 422, 424, 436, 439, 441, 448, 453, 459, 461, 466, 473–474, 477, 483–484, 489, 492, 496–497; Grants, 519; Awards, 546, 578, 582, 586, 589 Business reporting: Scholarships, 44, 219, 301, 315; Fellowships, 447, 481; Awards, 557 Cable TV industry: Scholarships, 42, 190; Fellowships, 386 Communications: Scholarships, 3–4, 8–9, 11, 16, 18–19, 22–24, 26, 29–30, 32, 39, 41, 48, 52, 56–57, 63–64, 67, 69, 79, 81–82, 84–85, 87–88, 96–97, 100–101, 105, 115, 120, 123, 127, 131, 133, 136, 138, 145–147, 152–153, 155–156, 162, 165–166, 168, 172–173, 176, 182–183, 186–187, 189–191, 193–195, 198–201, 203, 208, 210, 214–215, 224–227, 231, 233, 238, 241, 244, 247, 250, 256–257, 259, 264, 268, 273, 276, 278, 283–284, 286, 289, 292–294, 299–300, 302–303, 306, 308, 314, 316, 318, 323–324, 326, 329, 333, 336, 338, 341–342, 345, 352–353, 356, 359–360; Fellowships, 365, 368, 374, 376–378, 380–381, 385, 389, 393, 395, 399, 402–403, 405, 409, 411–412, 418–421, 428–429, 433–434, 436, 438–446, 448–449, 451, 453, 458, 460–462, 466–467, 471, 473, 476–477, 480, 484, 486–488, 492–493, 495; Loans/Forgivable Loans, 501–502; Grants, 505, 508–510, 515, 517–518, 521, 524–526, 528; Awards, 533, 539, 541, 563, 565, 570–571, 578, 587

Journalism, broadcast: Scholarships, 5, 8, 16, 20–21, 25, 27, 34, 50–51, 53, 62, 74, 79, 83, 91, 108, 121, 129, 131–132, 140–141, 148, 155, 159, 171, 175, 188, 192–193, 195, 202–203, 209, 216, 219, 224, 228–230, 236–238, 240, 258, 261, 270, 279, 290, 297, 306, 310, 313–314, 318, 342, 352; Fellowships, 363, 367, 375, 383, 390, 408, 413, 415, 423, 435, 437–438, 443, 447, 450, 455–457, 485–486, 488, 495; Grants, 523; Awards, 532, 557, 564, 568, 579, 588, 592–594, 598 Journalism, cable: Scholarships, 51, 91, 175, 202, 229, 297; Fellowships, 363; Awards, 579

Engineering, communications: Scholarships, 296; Fellowships, 366, 478–479

Journalism, online: Scholarships, 51, 75–76, 91, 121–122, 175, 269, 274, 301, 312; Fellowships, 408, 468, 481; Awards, 579, 588

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SPECIALTY INDEX Newsroom management: Scholarships, 11, 73, 192, 220, 310; Fellowships, 437, 485 Photojournalism: Scholarships, 9, 17, 20, 30, 34–35, 37, 41, 60, 65, 75–77, 79, 122, 131, 138, 156, 166–167, 185, 221, 224, 236–237, 240, 245–246, 258, 260–261, 263, 274, 279, 303, 306, 311–312, 314, 318, 342–343; Fellowships, 375, 381, 383–385, 418, 431, 455–457, 486, 488; Grants, 507, 512, 523; Awards, 535, 541, 545, 550, 556, 558, 561, 582, 584–585, 591, 596–597 Printing industry: Scholarships, 98, 110, 158, 205, 239, 276, 292, 322, 337, 346; Fellowships, 476 Public relations: Scholarships, 8, 11, 16, 19, 22, 24, 29, 31, 45, 63, 67, 78, 80, 82, 84, 87, 97, 103, 109, 120, 122, 127, 134, 138, 153, 155, 176, 179, 184, 189, 217, 233, 259, 264, 272–273, 294, 302, 304, 306, 318, 326, 359; Fellowships, 374, 411, 416, 418, 421, 436, 453, 466, 469, 488, 493; Grants, 528, 530; Awards, 562, 566, 572, 578, 581, 587 Radio: Scholarships, 2, 15, 29, 41, 47, 51, 72, 74, 119, 122, 154–155, 157, 161, 169, 180, 192, 202, 219, 229, 235–237, 279, 295, 297, 306, 313–314, 318–319, 333, 348, 356, 359; Fellowships, 364, 372, 379, 385, 397, 407, 422, 425, 429, 432, 437, 444, 447, 454–456, 465, 486, 488–489, 497; Grants, 511, 516; Awards, 557, 582, 586, 593, 598 Religious reporting: Scholarships, 195, 331; Fellowships, 412, 494; Awards, 540, 549, 567 Science reporting: Scholarships, 41, 86, 208, 219, 338; Fellowships, 385, 420, 427, 447, 482, 490; Awards, 552, 557, 588, 590, 598 Sports reporting: Scholarships, 19, 70, 106, 185, 202, 277, 325; Fellowships, 374; Awards, 532, 542, 550–551, 557, 559, 597 Television: Scholarships, 19, 29, 41, 47, 51, 54, 74, 85, 119, 122, 154–155, 161, 169, 179–180, 202, 206, 219, 229, 235–237, 241, 261, 279, 295, 297, 306, 310, 313–314, 318, 333, 356, 359; Fellowships, 374, 379, 385, 391, 407, 425, 429, 432, 444, 447, 454–456, 459, 465, 485–486, 488; Grants, 511, 514, 516, 523; Awards, 532, 534, 549, 557, 582, 586, 592

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Calendar Index Since most financial aid programs have specific deadline dates, some may have already closed by the time you begin to look for funding. You can use the Calendar Index to identify which programs are still open. To do that, look at the funding type that interests you (Scholarships, Fellowships, etc.), think about when you’ll be able to complete your application forms, go to the appropriate months, jot down the entry numbers listed there, and use those numbers to find the program descriptions in the directory. Keep in mind that the numbers cited here refer to program entry numbers, not to page numbers in the book. Note: not all sponsoring organizations supplied deadline information to us, so not all programs are listed in this index.

March: 373, 382, 395, 407, 414–415, 418, 421, 423, 426, 428, 430, 436, 438, 440, 443, 446, 453, 460, 466, 494 April: 362–363, 367, 370, 386, 390–391, 394, 404, 406, 408, 413, 422, 425, 432, 437, 447, 449–450, 454–455, 457, 467, 472, 475, 478, 485–486, 491, 498, 500 May: 389, 434, 439, 445, 452, 458 June: 378, 380–381, 396, 416, 441, 448, 463, 473, 477, 480, 482, 484, 490, 492, 495 September: 364, 369, 372, 387, 397, 410, 459, 474, 489, 496–497 October: 374 November: 388, 412, 464, 468, 481 December: 403, 405, 409, 417, 442, 470

Scholarships: January: 9, 20, 22, 52, 56, 74, 88, 105, 109, 113, 115, 146, 154, 160, 170, 176, 182, 197, 220–222, 231, 237, 249, 253, 259, 273–274, 278, 281, 302, 305, 321, 330, 337, 339 February: 3, 6–7, 21, 25, 32, 34, 37, 41, 75–77, 81, 89, 92–93, 95, 98, 102–103, 108, 117, 127, 131, 140, 142, 144, 148–149, 153, 162, 166, 188, 198, 207, 217, 224, 239, 243, 245, 260–261, 272, 289, 292, 303, 309, 316, 318, 338, 341, 344–345, 347, 350, 352, 354, 356–357, 360 March: 8, 17, 24, 29, 33, 39–40, 61, 63, 66, 70, 73, 78, 83, 101, 119, 126, 130, 132, 138, 141, 147, 151, 153, 159, 163, 168, 174, 181, 183–184, 189–191, 193–195, 199, 201, 203, 208, 212, 214–215, 226, 233, 239, 242, 255, 262–266, 270–271, 276–277, 286, 290, 292, 295, 311–312, 315, 331, 335, 340, 353, 355, 359 April: 1, 5, 13, 16, 35, 38, 42, 49–51, 54, 57, 59, 69, 85, 91, 96, 99, 107, 114, 116, 118, 121, 124, 129, 133, 135, 143, 155–157, 161, 165, 167, 169, 172, 175, 179–180, 192, 202, 206, 209, 211, 213, 216, 219, 229–230, 234–236, 240, 252, 256–257, 268, 279–280, 283, 287, 291, 294, 296–297, 304, 310, 314, 320, 332, 342, 349, 351, 358 May: 11, 31, 46–48, 53, 82, 84, 122, 128, 150, 187, 205, 210, 223, 232, 244, 251, 258, 282, 288, 298, 322, 327, 333, 343 June: 23, 26–27, 30, 36, 71, 134, 200, 227, 238, 284, 293, 299, 308, 313, 324 July: 97 August: 45, 65 September: 2, 12, 15, 28, 43, 72, 125, 285, 319, 348 October: 10, 19, 61, 68, 87, 112, 164, 218, 225, 228 November: 44, 58, 104, 152, 158, 185, 248, 254, 269, 300–301, 328, 346 December: 18, 47, 60, 62, 79–80, 100, 106, 123, 137, 171, 241, 267, 275, 325

Loans/Forgivable Loans: February: 502 March: 501 December: 503

Grants: January: 508–509, 517, 519, 521–522, 529–530 February: 505, 511, 523 March: 506, 513, 531 April: 524 May: 512 June: 516 August: 504 October: 507, 512 November: 510, 525 December: 514, 518, 526 Any time: 512, 515, 520, 527, 531

Awards: Fellowships:

January: 539, 544, 546, 551, 558–559, 563–564, 578, 582, 589 February: 540–541, 549–550, 557, 559, 561, 568, 575, 579, 585, 593, 597 March: 547, 554–555, 559, 567, 569–570, 577, 581, 587–588 April: 538, 558, 571, 584, 590, 594 May: 534–536, 550, 562, 572

January: 366, 375–377, 393, 399, 402, 419–420, 424, 427, 433, 451, 456, 471, 476, 479, 483 February: 368, 379, 383–385, 400–401, 411, 421, 429, 431, 435, 444, 469, 487–488, 499

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CALENDAR INDEX June: 574, 576 July: 543, 556, 583 August: 537, 542, 580 September: 533–536 October: 545, 550, 559, 591 November: 553, 559–560, 566, 573, 586, 592 December: 532, 552, 557, 559, 565, 598

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR Dr. Gail Ann Schlachter has worked for more than three decades as a library administrator, a library educator, and an administrator of library-related publishing companies. Among the reference books to her credit are the bienniallyissued College Student’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding (named by Choice as one of the outstanding reference titles of the year) and two awardwinning bibliographic guides: Minorities and Women: A Guide to Reference Literature in the Social Sciences (which also was chosen as an “Outstanding Reference Book of the Year” by Choice) and Reference Sources in Library and Information Services (which won the first Knowledge Industry Publications “Award for Library Literature”). She was the reference book review editor for RQ (now Reference and User Services Quarterly) for 10 years, is a past president of the American Library Association’s Reference and User Services Association, and is the former editor of the Reference and User Services Association Quarterly. In recognition of her outstanding contributions to reference service, Dr. Schlachter has been awarded both the Isadore Gilbert Mudge Citation and the Louis Shores/Oryx Press Award.

Dr. R. David Weber has been teaching economics and history at Los Angeles Harbor College (Wilmington, California) since 1975. He is the author of a number of critically-acclaimed reference works, including Dissertations in Urban History and the three-volume Energy Information Guide. With Gail Schlachter, he is the author of Reference Service Press’s award-winning High School Senior’s Guide to Merit and Other No-Need Funding and a number of other financial aid titles, including Financial Aid for Veterans, Military Personnel, and Their Dependents and Financial Aid for the Disabled and Their Families, which was selected as one of the “Best Reference Books of the Year” by Library Journal.