Journalism Department Scholarships
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The UWRF Department of Journalism offers 12 scholarships totaling more than $5,000 for journalism majors based upon academic record, campus or professional media experience, dedication to the profession, and financial need. To apply, fill out one APPLICATION FORM. Only one form needs to be filled out to be eligible for ALL the Journalism Department scholarships. An additional essay is required for the Freshman Scholarship. DEADLINE IS 4 P.M. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 2009. If you have problems filling out the form, please contact Sandy Ellis. For the latest version of Adobe Reader, click here.
Scholarships Available for 2009-2010
Terry G. Fiedler Scholarship awarded to a junior or senior journalism major.
George P. Crist Memorial Scholarship awarded to an outstanding student majoring in journalism.
Denis P. Hickey Memorial Scholarship awarded to a student who has satisfactorily completed 60 or more credits, is in the upper 1/3 of the class who shows evidence of leadership capabilities through active participation in school, church, or community, and be satisfactorily progressing toward a degree as determined by the adviser.
Helen Kuyper Evans Scholarship awarded to a female member of the Student Voice staff.
The Lucien Day and Clare Murphy Parlin Scholarship awarded to a senior in journalism who intends to pursue a career in news reporting and had a demonstrated concern for the public welfare through extra-curricular activities. Preference will be given to those with special interest in politics, environmental, and/or social justice issues.
Hudson Star Observer Scholarship
Lola Prine Memorial Scholarship
Red Wing Republican Eagle Scholarship
Pat Petricka Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the River Falls Journal
M. Wayne & Marian Wolfe Journalism Scholarship awarded by the UWRF Journalism Department to an outstanding journalism student.
Earl V. Chapin Journalism Scholarship awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior journalism major with a GPA of 3.0 or above and must have demonstrated a financial need.
Journalism Freshman Scholarship one scholarship for $500 awarded to a current freshman who writes the most compelling essay on the role of journalism in a democratic society. Essay must be double-spaced between 400-500 words. Applicant may not have more than 30 credits on their DAR as of January 1, 2010.
This page updated Nov. 18, 2009 |
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