Recipients of the 2008-09 Journalism Scholarships are:
Pat Petricka Memorial/River Falls Journal: Teresa Aviles
Red Wing Republican Eagle: Jennifer Sippola
Hudson Star-Observer: Sara Pitcher
M. Wayne and Marian Wolfe: Eric Pringle
Lucien Day and Clare Murphy Parlin: Rose Rongitsch
Denis P. Hickey Memorial: Rose Rongitsch
Helen Kuyper Evans: Alayne Hockman
Lola Prine Memorial: Natalie Conrad
Earl V. Chapin: Renee Thony
George P. Crist, Jr. Memorial: Benjamin Brewster
Terry G. Fiedler: Shawna Carpentier
Recipients of the 2007-08 Journalism Scholarships are:
Pat Petricka Memorial/River Falls Journal: Derrick Knutson
Red Wing Republican Eagle: Tyler Liedman
Hudson Star-Observer: Teresa Aviles
M. Wayne and Marian Wolfe: Margo Taylor
Lucien Day and Clare Murphy Parlin: Samantha Wenwoi
Denis P. Hickey Memorial: Sarah Packingham
Helen Kuyper Evans: Niki Paton
Lola Prine Memorial: Shawna Carpentier
Earl V. Chapin: Stephanie Daniels
George P. Crist, Jr. Memorial: Eric Pringle
Recipients of the 2006-07 Journalism Scholarships are:
Pat Petricka Memorial/River Falls Journal: Margo Taylor
Red Wing Republican Eagle: Amber M. Jurek
Hudson Star-Observer: Helen Clarke
M. Wayne and Marian Wolfe: Richard H. Meyer II
Lucien Day and Clare Murphy Parlin: Sarah Gestson
Denis P. Hickey Memorial: Paul Winkels
Helen Kuyper Evans: Helen Clarke
Lola Prine Memorial: Stephanie M. Daniels
Earl V. Chapin: Tara Sowle
George P. Crist, Jr. Memorial: Mark Haley
Recipients of the 2005-06 Journalism Scholarships are:
Pat Petricka Memorial/River Falls Journal: Amber Jurek
Red Wing Republican Eagle: Katie Gatzow
Hudson Star-Observer: Margo Taylor
M. Wayne and Marian Wolfe: Helen Clarke
Lucien Day and Clare Murphy Parlin: Kelli Hoff
Denis P. Hickey Memorial: Kay Pavel
Helen Kuyper Evans: Lee Ann Bjerstedt
Lola Prine Memorial: Sarah Gestson
George P. Crist, Jr. Memorial: Keighla Schmidt
Journalism Department: Tara Sowle
Three categories of scholarships are offered to journalism students: the UW-RF Journalism Department scholarships, University scholarships, and off-campus scholarships. Please note that the University scholarship deadline is earlier than the Journalism scholarship deadline.
JOURNALISM DEPARTMENT APPLICATION CHECKLIST:
1. Follow instructions to a tee
2. Check spelling, grammar, and punctuation
3. Sign the application
The UW-RF Department of Journalism offers 12 scholarships totaling more than $5,000 for journalism majors based upon academic record, campus or professional media experience, dedication to the profession, and financial need. To apply, fill out one APPLICATION FORM . Only one form needs to be filled out to be eligible for ALL the Journalism Department scholarships. An additional essay is required for the Freshman Scholarship. DEADLINE IS 4 P.M. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 2008. If you have problems filling out the form, please contact Colleen Callahan. For the latest version of Adobe Reader, click here.
SCHOLARSHIPS OFFERED LAST YEAR:
Terry G. Fiedler Scholarship awarded to a junior or senior journalism major.
George P. Crist Memorial Scholarship awarded to an outstanding student majoring in journalism.
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 adviser.
Helen Kuyper Evans Scholarship awarded to a female member of the Student Voice staff.
The Lucien Day and Clare Murphy Parlin Scholarship awarded to a senior in journalism who intends to pursue a career in news reporting and had a demonstrated concern for the public welfare through extra-curricular 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 the River Falls Journal
M. Wayne & Marian Wolfe Journalism Scholarship awarded by the UW-RF Journalism Department to an outstanding journalism student.
Earl V. Chapin Journalism Scholarship awarded to a sophomore, junior or senior journalism major with a GPA of 3.0 or above and must have demonstrated a financial need.
Journalism Freshman Scholarship 1 @ $500 awarded to a 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. Applicant may not have more than 30 credits on their DAR as of January 1, 2008.
CURRENT SCHOLARSHIPS
April 11 , 2008
North Suburban Communications Commission Applicants must reside in the cities of Araden Hills, Falcon Heights, Lauderdale, Little Canada, Moundsview, New Brighton, North Oaks, Rosevill, St. Anthony or Shoreview. For more information, click here or see Colleen Callahan.
April 20 , 2008
American Educational League Open to college and university students with majors in journalism, mass media and electronic communication. Entry forms and information can be found here.
June 1 , 2008
Christian Life Missions Five $1000 Robert Walker Scholarships awarded to five qualified journalism students who have at least a 3.5 grade average. More information.
PAST SCHOLARSHIPS
February 29, 2008
UW Sytem Advisory Group Three $2000 available. A copy of the regulations are located outside the Journalism office.
March 01 , 2008
Outdoor Writers of America For information and an application, visit online at www.owaa.org/scholarships.htm
March 03 , 2008
Arab American Institute Foundation For information and an application, visit online at www.aaiusa.org/foundation
March 14 , 2008
American Horse Publications For information and an application, visit online at www.americanhorsepubs.org/ under Students
March 28 , 2008
Asian American Journalists Association For information and an application, visit online at www.aaja.org
October 11 , 2007
BEA Several scholarships available. For information see www.beaweb.org
October 19 , 2007
WBA Four $2000 available. For information see www.wi-broadcasters.org
February 23, 2007
Jack Shelly Scholarship $1,250 Northwest Broadcast News Association Scholarship. For more information, contact Christine Paige Diers at 701.777.6505, or email chris@innovators.net.
March 1, 2007
National Society of Newspaper Columnists For details and application visit www.columnists.com
March 31 , 2007
American Indian Journalism Institute For instructions and an application, visit online at www.freedomforum.org
April 15, 2007
King Family Foundation For information and an application, visit online at www.kingfoundation.org
May 8 , 2007
RTNDF For information and an application, visit online at www.rtnda.org/asfi/index.asp
May 15 , 2007
Robert Walker Scholarships in Christian Journalism For information email dottie.mcbroom@strang.com or see christianlifemissions.org
