Applicants sought for Carl R. Allen Memorial Scholarship
The Buffalo Association of Black Journalists is accepting applications for its Carl R. Allen Memorial Scholarship. The deadline is June 30.
The Buffalo News and the Buffalo Newspaper Guild also contribute to the competitive $1,000 scholarship.
The scholarship is open to African-American high school seniors, as well as college freshmen, sophomores and juniors who are or will pursue studies leading to a career in journalism. Applicants must be permanent residents of Erie or Niagara counties and have a cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
In addition to filling out an application, students must submit three letters of recommendation, samples of their work, a brief autobiography, resume and proof of enrollment in an accredited four-year college or university. Mail completed applications to: Buffalo Association of Black Journalists, P. O. Box 736, Ellicott Station, Buffalo, NY 14205.
Applications are available in the financial aid office at the University at Buffalo; the Minority Student Services office at Buffalo State College; the Communications Studies Department at Niagara University; and the Office of Equity and Diversity at Niagara County Community College.
Applications also may be obtained at Buffalo public high schools, Niagara Falls High School or by calling 849-5598.
The scholarship is awarded annually in memory of Carl R. Allen, a longtime reporter at The Buffalo News who died in November 1999. Allen was a Buffalo native and cum laude graduate of Buffalo State College. An award-winning journalist, he wrote extensively on matters of concern to the local African-American community during his 20-year career.
Last year’s winner was Jasmine
J. Peterson, a Nardin Academy graduate now attending Howard University in Washington, D. C.
Established in 1999, Buffalo Association of Black Journalists advocates for greater representation of minority groups in local newsrooms at both the staff and management levels. The organization also is dedicated to improving local coverage of issues important to minorities and sponsors a news/public affairs radio show produced by teen journalists.
It is a local affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists, the world’s largest organization for people of color working in mass media.