Iowa Journalism Institute Scholarships
January 8, 2006 - Posted in ScholarshipThe Iowa Newspaper Foundation offers scholarships for Iowa college students preparing for a career in the newspaper industry. Students at any class level (college freshman through senior) are encouraged to apply.
Complete information and an application form.
Scholarships to be awarded for the 2006-2007 academic year include:
Carter Pitts Scholarships
The Le Mars Daily Sentinel funds an annual Carter Pitts scholarship in the amount of $500. The scholarship is named for the Daily Sentinel’s longtime publisher/owner. The late Carter Pitts was also the first president of the Iowa Newspaper Foundation and the organization’s first professional fundraiser.
In addition, the Carter Pitts Scholarship Endowment Fund generates an annual scholarship. The amount of the award will be determined in early 2006.
INF Scholarships
The Iowa Newspaper Foundation will award $1,000 scholarships to two Iowa students preparing for newspaper careers at Iowa colleges or universities.
Iowa Journalism Institute Scholarships
Funded by a contribution from Michael Gartner and Gary Gerlach of Des Moines the IJI annually awards scholarships to up to two students enrolled in Iowa State University’s Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication. These scholarships are given in the name of the late David W. Belin, longtime business partner of Gerlach and Gartner.
The balance of available IJI funds are used to provide scholarships to students interested in community newspaper careers and who are enrolled in an accredited undergraduate or graduate program in newspaper journalism (or a closely related field) at any college or university in the nation.
The amount of each Iowa Journalism Institute scholarship is based on IJI endowment fund earnings and will be determined in early 2006.
Application notes
• The INF Scholarship Committee, when reviewing applications, will consider all applications that qualify for each of the scholarships offered. It is not necessary to apply for a specific scholarship award.
• Application forms are sent to all high school guidance offices in Iowa and can also be obtained from the Iowa Newspaper Foundation.
• The deadline for applications for 2006-2007 scholarships is February 3, 2006. Awards will be announced before May 1, 2006. All applicants will be notified by mail.
• Proceeds for all scholarships awarded by the Iowa Newspaper Foundation will be paid directly to the college or university. Each scholarship granted will be for the upcoming academic year and not on an ongoing basis. Students, however, may apply for and may qualify for scholarships in subsequent years.
• Awards are made only to students preparing specifically for newspaper careers.
• For more information, see your guidance counselor or contact the Iowa Newspaper Foundation.
Complete information and an application form.