Winburn Scholarship
Have you made a difference by using your professional skills?
Broadcasting, Communication Studies, Journalism, Public Relations
and Communication Arts majors are encouraged to apply for the Winburn
Scholarship. This scholarship recipient will be recognized as part of the
Communication Arts Awards Ceremony (April 24).
Criteria for the Scholarship include:
Sophomore, Junior or Senior Status
Full-time students during 2008-09
Role model for other students as evidenced by professional service
to the department, University and/or community. Professional service
can be defined as contributing talent and time individually or through
student groups. Application of professional talent in paid experiences
(e.g. SOAR, videography for sports events, student media work, etc.)
will be considered as well.
Please submit completed applications to the Communication Arts
Department (Main Office- Veazey Hall - Room #3000)
DEADLINE for application submissions: March 28, 2008
Winburn Scholarship Application
Name: ________________________________________________
(please print)
Student ID Number: ____________________________
P.O. Box ______________________________________
Local Phone Number ____________________________
E-mail ________________________________________
Major ________________________________________
Estimated GPA in major courses __________________
In addition to completing this form, please submit the following:
• a letter of application
• a copy of your current resume or a list of activities that
pertain to your major
• 2 local references and their contact information
• current copy of your WINGS transcript
______________________________________________________
Office Use Only:
Date Received ____________
GPA (overall) ____________ Credit Hours ____________
______________________________________________________
OTHER SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE
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$1500 Journalism Scholarship Awards
The Atlanta Press Club Scholarship Committee invites students to apply for four (4) $1500 scholarship awards, to be presented to outstanding Georgia college or university sophomores and juniors who are pursuing careers in journalism.
The $1500 scholarships will be given to two print journalism and two broadcast journalism students. WXIA-TV, Channel 11 and WAGA-TV, Fox 5 sponsor the broadcast awards. The Fox 5 award is given in honor of the late Jacque Maddox, who spent many years in television and was a teacher of the arts at Clark Atlanta University . This award will be given to an outstanding student from the Atlanta University center.
To qualify for scholarships, students must be working toward a career in news and aiming to achieve excellence in the field of reporting. Also, students must be attending a Georgia college or university. Finalists and recipients will receive one-year membership to the Atlanta Press Club. In addition to the $1500 award, recipients will receive a certificate documenting their achievement as well as the prestige of receiving a scholarship from one of the largest press clubs in the country. Presentation of the award will be made at an Atlanta Press Club event to be held in the spring. Prior winners of this award are not eligible.
The Atlanta Press Club scholarship committee will judge applicants on the basis of skill, achievement and commitment to journalism. Applications are available online at www.atlantapressclub.org and must be submitted by February 29, 2008.
Founded in 1964, the Atlanta Press Club is a professional association of journalists and media professionals. Over half of our members are working journalists. The remainders are public relations professionals, professors, retirees and students. Our mission is to serve the social and professional needs of our journalism community and to foster excellence in journalism as well to advance the public's interest in and understanding of a free press.
34 Broad Street , 18 th Floor ¨ Atlanta, GA 30303 ¨ (404) 577-7377 ¨ www.atlantapressclub.org
$1500 Journalism Scholarship Awards
The Atlanta Press Club Scholarship Committee invites students to apply for four (4) $1500 scholarship awards, to be presented to outstanding Georgia college or university sophomores and juniors who are pursuing careers in journalism.
The $1500 scholarships will be given to two print journalism and two broadcast journalism students. WXIA-TV, Channel 11 and WAGA-TV, Fox 5 sponsor the broadcast awards. The Fox 5 award is given in honor of the late Jacque Maddox, who spent many years in television and was a teacher of the arts at Clark Atlanta University . This award will be given to an outstanding student from the Atlanta University center.
To qualify for scholarships, students must be working toward a career in news and aiming to achieve excellence in the field of reporting. Also, students must be attending a Georgia college or university. Finalists and recipients will receive one-year membership to the Atlanta Press Club. In addition to the $1500 award, recipients will receive a certificate documenting their achievement as well as the prestige of receiving a scholarship from one of the largest press clubs in the country. Presentation of the award will be made at an Atlanta Press Club event to be held in the spring. Prior winners of this award are not eligible.
The Atlanta Press Club scholarship committee will judge applicants on the basis of skill, achievement and commitment to journalism. Applications are available online at www.atlantapressclub.org and must be submitted by February 29, 2008.
Founded in 1964, the Atlanta Press Club is a professional association of journalists and media professionals. Over half of our members are working journalists. The remainders are public relations professionals, professors, retirees and students. Our mission is to serve the social and professional needs of our journalism community and to foster excellence in journalism as well to advance the public's interest in and understanding of a free press.
$1500 Journalism Scholarship Awards
The Atlanta Press Club Scholarship Committee invites students to apply for four (4) $1500 scholarship awards, to be presented to outstanding Georgia college or university sophomores and juniors who are pursuing careers in journalism.
The $1500 scholarships will be given to two print journalism and two broadcast journalism students. WXIA-TV, Channel 11 and WAGA-TV, Fox 5 sponsor the broadcast awards. The Fox 5 award is given in honor of the late Jacque Maddox, who spent many years in television and was a teacher of the arts at Clark Atlanta University . This award will be given to an outstanding student from the Atlanta University center.
To qualify for scholarships, students must be working toward a career in news and aiming to achieve excellence in the field of reporting. Also, students must be attending a Georgia college or university. Finalists and recipients will receive one-year membership to the Atlanta Press Club. In addition to the $1500 award, recipients will receive a certificate documenting their achievement as well as the prestige of receiving a scholarship from one of the largest press clubs in the country. Presentation of the award will be made at an Atlanta Press Club event to be held in the spring. Prior winners of this award are not eligible.
The Atlanta Press Club scholarship committee will judge applicants on the basis of skill, achievement and commitment to journalism. Applications are available online at www.atlantapressclub.org and must be submitted by February 29, 2008.
Founded in 1964, the Atlanta Press Club is a professional association of journalists and media professionals. Over half of our members are working journalists. The remainders are public relations professionals, professors, retirees and students. Our mission is to serve the social and professional needs of our journalism community and to foster excellence in journalism as well to advance the public's interest in and understanding of a free press.
$1500 Journalism Scholarship Application
Four Scholarships will be awarded to students seeking a career in journalism
Deadline: February 29, 2008
Please complete entire application regardless of whether you have applied in the past. Prior winners are not eligible.
1. Name __________________________________________________________________
(First) (Middle) (Last)
2. School Address________________________________ Phone # __________________
(Street or P.O. Box)
__________________________________________________________________________
(City) (State) (Zip)
3. Permanent Address_______________________ Phone # ________________________
(Street or P.O. Box)
___________________________________________________________________________
(City) (State) (Zip)
4. E-Mail Address ___________________________________________________________
5. Name of college or university you are attending _______________________________
6. Name of advisor or counselor _______________________________________________
Telephone # _________________ E-Mail ________________________________________
7. Year in School ________________ Grade Point Average ____________
Based on _______ point maximum Expected graduation date _________________
8. Are you on the staff of your college newspaper, radio, or TV station? ___________
If so, what is your job? ___________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
9. What is your major? _____________________________________________________
10. Have you worked or are you currently working in other areas of journalism? Explain.
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________
11. How did you find out about the APC Scholarship Program? ____________________
________________________________________________________________________
12. Please submit, along with this application, any clips of your work that you have.
• For print applicants, send 4-6 newspaper, online or magazine clips.
• TV broadcast applicants, please provide 2-4 packaged stories of a newscast that you have reported and produced.
• Radio broadcast applicants need to submit at least one 4 minute newscast.
• Broadcasters (TV and radio) please submit scripts and explain your contribution or role in each submission.
• Photojournalists, please submit a CD of your work.
13. Please enclose a 250-500 word essay describing your career aspirations, and how the scholarship would help you reach your goal.
14. Please provide a brief reference letter from someone who can vouch for your journalistic skills, experience, or expertise. Please include contact information for your reference.
Note: Applicants must provide an official school transcript.
Finalists will be asked to appear for an interview.
Check list of enclosed items:
_______________ Reference letter
_______________ Clips/ Tapes/ CD
_______________ Transcript from school
_______________ Essay
Return to:
Atlanta Press Club, Inc.
34 Broad Street , 18 th Floor
Atlanta , GA 30303
Phone: (404) 57-PRESS
Fax: (404) 223-3706
info@atlantapressclub.org
