The Mass Media Department offers several scholarships for its students. Deadlines vary, so check application forms.
$10,000 IN SCHOLARSHIPS
JUST FOR KANSAS JOURNALISM STUDENTS
Need cash for school? The Kansas Pro Chapter
of the Society of Professional Journalists is one of the biggest private awarders of journalism scholarships in the state. Each year,
at colleges all across Kansas, we give away $10,000 to students planning careers in journalism. Some scholarships are specifically designated for print journalists, broadcast journalists, minority journalists and journalists at small colleges.
You don't have to be a journalism major to apply.
Fill out an application today. Don't wait.
Applications are due by March 28, 2009.
Applications are available at www.spj.org/kansas
Sponsored by The Society of Professional Journalists Kansas Pro Chapter
For more information, contact Denise Neil at moc.elgaeatihciw|liend#moc.elgaeatihciw|liend
Department Scholarships
2009 Application
NOTE: To receive a department scholarship, students must also fill out a generic scholarship application for the
University, which are available online on the Washburn's Financial Aid page. The deadline for the Washburn application is
Monday, Feb. 16.
Financial Aid Application Link
Fall 2009 Incoming Student Scholarships
If you are planning to attend Washburn in Fall 2009, we invite you to apply for our incoming student scholarships.
Topeka Branch - National League of American Pen Women
This annual $500 scholarship goes to a woman majoring in mass media.
2009 Scholarship
Other Scholarship Opportunities
Robert Walker Scholarship (Christian Journalism)
Robert Walker Scholarship (PDF)
The Freedom Forum-NCAA Sports Journalism Scholarship
The Freedom Forum in cooperation with the NCAA, is seeking scholarship applications from college juniors with career goals in sports journalism, majors in journalism or experience in campus sports journalism.
Eight $3,000 scholarships will be awarded to applicants in their junior year to assist them in their senior year of study. The program is specifically designed to foster freedoms of speech and press while promoting quality sports journalism education at the collegiate level. In addition to completing the official application form you must also include your official college transcript, three published examples of sports journalism work, a letter of recommendation from a journalism professor or supervisor of your journalism work.
Deadline for 2009-2010 school year:Application must be postmarked by Friday, Dec. 12, 2008
All information should be sent to:
Sports Journalism Scholarship Committee
NCAA
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, Indiana 46206-6222
