Scholarships

Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter and
Virginia SPJ, SDX Educational Foundation
2011 Journalism Scholarships

March 21, 2011

Dear College Journalists, Students, Professors and Financial Aid Officers:

Applications are now being accepted for two scholarships of $1,500 each, available to rising juniors or seniors attending a Virginia college or university. The Virginia SPJ, SDX Educational Foundation awards the scholarships annually, with support from Society of Professional Journalists, Virginia Pro Chapter. Scholarship funds are given to the students. Applications must be postmarked on or before April 15, 2011. Winners will be notified by May 6, 2011.

Applicants are not required to be journalism majors, but they must demonstrate intent to pursue a career in journalism (print, broadcast and/or new media). Both winners will be recognized at the 48th Annual George Mason Banquet, held in June to honor a person who has supported freedom of the press and contributed significantly to Virginia journalism.

The foundation and the chapter have awarded scholarships to aspiring journalists annually since 1971. Previous scholarship winners now work at the highest levels in national, state and local journalism. This scholarship award on a resume distinguishes an applicant as one of the most talented students entering the profession.

Please encourage students to apply by posting and distributing photocopies of this letter and application on your campus. The application can be downloaded below.

Should you have questions or need assistance, please contact Clissa S. England, Scholarship Committee Chairman, at 804-649-6835 (office), 804-271-1899 (home) or cengland@timesdispatch.com.

Click here to download the 2011 Scholarship Application (Microsoft Word document)