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JOURNALISM

The Journalism Department offers the following scholarships for journalism majors based upon academic record, campus or professional media experience, dedication to the profession, and financial need. To be eligible for ALL journalism scholarships, fill out ONE application form . Return the signed form to the journalism office at 310 NH by 4 p.m. on February 4, 2008.

For further information, please contact Colleen Callahan, Chair, Journalism Department Scholarship Committee, at 425-3169.

Earl V. Chapin Journalism Scholarship:
Awarded to a student majoring in Journalism. Student must be a sophomore, junior or senior, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 and demonstrate financial need.

George P. Crist Memorial Scholarship:
Awarded to an outstanding student majoring in Journalism.

Terry G. Fiedler Scholarship:
The purpose of the scholarship is to provide support to an undergraduate student in their junior or senior year majoring in journalism and pursuing the print, broadcast or on-line journalism track. An interest in business reporting is a plus.

Journalism Department Scholarship:
Awarded to 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.

Helen Kuyper Evans Scholarship:
Awarded to a female member of the Student Voice staff.

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 advisor.

The Lucien Day and Clare Murphy Parlin Scholarship:
Awarded to a senior in journalism who intends to pursue a career in news reporting and has a demonstrated concern for the public welfare through extracurricular 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 River Falls Journal:

M. Wayne & Marian Wolfe Journalism Scholarship:
Awarded by the Journalism department to an outstanding student within the department.

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