Still celebrating Women’s History Month with journalism scholarships in honor of Mary Katherine Goddard - the first woman publisher in America (1766) and Ida B. Wells - an African American journalist born a slave just before the Emancipation Proclamation, went to work as a teacher when she had to support her family after her parents died in an epidemic. She wrote on racial justice for Memphis newspapers as a reporter and newspaper owner, and was forced to leave town when a mob attacked her offices in retaliation for writing against an 1892 lynching.
The American Copy Editors Society Merv Aubespin Scholarship
Criteria:
1. A list of course work relevant to copy editing. You may include courses outside journalism.
2. A list of your copy editing experience, including work on student and professional publications.
3. An essay on what you think makes a good editor and why you want to be a copy editor. Write no more than
750 words, double-spaced.
4. Two recommendation letters: one from a faculty member or adviser at your college and one from someone
on a college or professional publication. Letters should include information about your commitment to
professional copy editing.
5. Copies of five to 10 headlines you have written. (Photocopies on 8.5 x 11-inch paper, please.)
6. A copy of a story you’ve edited that demonstrates your ability. Include an explanation of the changes you
made in the story, along with the circumstances under which it was edited (tight deadline, etc.). If
possible, include an unedited version of the story.
South Asian Journalist Association
*File for future application, deadline has passed.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be:
a) of South Asian descent (includes Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka; Indo-Caribbeans are also eligible) OR demonstrate an interest in South Asia or the diaspora
b) serious about pursuing journalism as a career and provide evidence they plan to through courses, internships or freelancing
c) one of the following: a high school senior about to enroll in an accredited college or university in North America; a current student in an accredited college or university (two-year or four-year) in North America; or a student enrolled or about to enter a graduate-level program in North America.
Persina Scholarship for Diversity in Journalism
* No more than five (5) work samples demonstrating an ongoing interest in journalism through work on a high school newspaper or other media. These may be print articles (reduced to 8 ½ by 11 size), or multimedia stories on tape, CD or DVD (three copies of all media).
* A one-page essay on why you are interested in becoming a journalist and how your unique perspectives, experiences and background will help bring diversity to newsrooms and broaden the way news organizations cover communities.
* Three letters of recommendations from persons who are not members of your family (MUST BE INCLUDED IN THE SAME PACKAGE).
* A copy of your high school transcript (MUST BE MAILED IN SAME PACKAGE ALONG WITH ALL OTHER INFORMATION).
* A completed signed copy of the Financial Aid Form (FAFSA) that you submitted.
* A letter of acceptance from the college/university of your choice or some documentation indicating where you have applied.
* OPTIONAL: A very brief statement on how this scholarship would affect your decision-making about your higher education.
Feldman Fellowship for Graduate Studies in Journalism
The National Press Club offers a one-year stipend of $5,000 to defray post-graduate tuition costs for graduate students in journalism.
The fellowship is named for Dennis Feldman, a club member who had a long career as a journalist and public relations adviser after putting himself through grad school at night.
Due May 1st.
* The NPC Scholarship/Fellowship application form.
* Three letters of recommendation (none may come from family members).
* A financial statement and/or copies of any documents you are providing to your university to qualify for financial assistance.
* A statement describing your course of study. Indicate whether you will attend full-time or part-time and when you will complete your program.
* A list of schools where you have applied, or the name of the graduate program you are attending.
* A brief biographical statement, explaining why you wish to obtain a graduate degree in journalism.
* OPTIONAL: Work samples including newspaper articles (no more than five; reduced to 8 1/2" by 11" size), audio or video tapes.
The National Press Club realizes that some journalism grad school applicants are seeking to change careers and therefore may not have clips or tapes. You will not be penalized. But judges would like to see some work samples from applicants with journalism experience.
