Society of Professional Journalists Scholarships

Overview
Broadcast Journalism Scholarship
– This scholarship is open to high school seniors and college and university students attending any accredited U.S. college or university.
– To be considered, applicants must plan on entering a career in broadcast journalism and be from or living in Colorado.
Applications must include:
– A concise cover letter that may include a statement of financial need. The letter should explain how the applicant intends to use the scholarship.
– An essay (no more than 500 words) that illustrates the applicant’s writing abilities and plans for a career in broadcast journalism.
– The names and contact information for three references.
– A current resume.
– Three work samples.
Up to $5,000
Email completed applications to Doug Bell at: dgoal@aol.com.

Print journalism Scholarship
– This scholarship is open to high school seniors and college and university students attending any accredited U.S. college or university
– To be considered, applicants must plan on entering a career in print or digital journalism and be from or living in Colorado.
Applications must include:
– A concise cover letter that may include a statement of financial need and that explains how the applicant intends to use the scholarship.
– An essay (no more than 500 words) illustrating the applicant’s writing abilities and plans for a career in journalism.
– The names and contact information for three references.
– A current resume.
– Three published stories.
Email completed applications to Doug Bell at dgoal@aol.com.

Full Scholarships link
http://www.spjcolorado.com/