University Journalism Scholarships

The Ohio Newspapers Foundation will award three scholarships of $1,500 each to students who are enrolled in an Ohio college or university and majoring in journalism or an equivalent degree program. Applicants are not limited to, but preference will be given to students demonstrating a career commitment to newspaper journalism.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior at an Ohio college or university for the 2010-11 academic year.
• A minimum grade point average of 2.5 (C+) is required. The student’s college transcript must accompany the application.
• Application form must be typed or printed legibly by the applicant. (The application form on the reverse side may be photocopied).
• Student must demonstrate the ability to write clearly in an autobiography of 750 to 1,000 words describing academic and career interests, awards, extracurricular activities and any journalism- related activities. Emphasis should be given to newspaper or print journalism.
• Application must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation from college or university faculty members familiar with the student’s work and career interests.
• Student should provide writing samples or articles that have been published.

Deadline: March 31, 2010

Download Application – You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.

The Harold K. Douthit Regional Scholarship

The Ohio Newspapers Foundation will award a $1,500 scholarship to a student from northern Ohio who is currently enrolled in a journalism or communications degree program at an Ohio college or university. The scholarship is named for Harold K. Douthit, founder of Douthit Communications, Inc., Sandusky, and a former president of The Ohio Newspaper Association.

Eligibility

• Applicant must have graduated from a high school in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Huron, Erie, Wood, Geauga, Sandusky, Ottawa or Lucas county.
• Applicant must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior at an Ohio college or university for the 2010-11 school year.
• A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) is required. The student’s college transcript must accompany the application.
• Application form must be typed or printed legibly by the applicant. (The application form on the reverse side may be photocopied).
• Students must demonstrate the ability to write clearly in an autobiography of 750 to 1,000 words describing academic and career interests, awards, extracurricular activities and any journalism-related activities. The essay should include reasons for financial assistance.
• Applications must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation from college or university faculty members familiar with the student’s work and career interests, with special emphasis on the student’s financial need.
• Students are encouraged to provide writing samples or articles that have been published (limit to two, please).

Deadline: March 31, 2010

Download Application – You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.

Ohio Newspaper Women’s Scholarship

The Ohio Newspapers Foundation will award a $1,500 scholarship to a male or female student who is enrolled as a junior or senior in an Ohio college or university and majoring in journalism or an equivalent degree program.

Eligibility

• Applicant may be male or female and must be enrolled as a junior or senior at an Ohio college or university for the 2010-11 academic year.

Include the Following With Your Application:

• A recommendation from one college professor (non-journalism) and one college professor in the journalism or communications department.
• A transcript of college grades
• Three or four newspaper clippings demonstrating applicant’s writing skills.
• Applicant’s answers to the following questions (limit of two typed, double-spaced pages per question):

1. Who or what was your inspiration to get involved in the field of journalism and why did you select print journalism as your area of interest?

2. Why do you need a scholarship? What do you think qualifies you for a scholarship?

3. What do you hope to accomplish during your career as a professional journalist?

Deadline: March 31, 2010

Download Application – You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.

Minority Scholarship

The Ohio Newspapers Foundation will award a $1,500 scholarship to a minority high school senior in Ohio who plans to pursue a newspaper journalism career.

Eligibility

• Applicant must be a graduating senior at an Ohio high school. Awardee must be enrolled as college freshman at an Ohio college or university for the 2010-11 school year.
• A minimum high school grade point average of 2.5 (C+) is required. The student’s high school transcripts must accompany the application.
• Applicants must be African American, Hispanic, Asian American or American Indian.
• Application form must be typed or printed legibly by the applicant. (The application form on the reverse side may be photocopied).
• Students must demonstrate the ability to write clearly in an autobiography of 750 to 1,000 words describing academic and career interests, awards, extracurricular activities and any journalism-related activities.
• Applications must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation from high school faculty members familiar with the student’s work and career interests.
• Students may provide additional information such as samples or articles that have been published (limit to two, please).

Deadline: March 31, 2010

Download Application – You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.

For additional information on any of the above scholarships, contact Ann Riggs, ONA receptionist and secretary, at: ariggs@ohionews.org.