The Ohio Newspapers Foundation awards a scholarship to a student from northern Ohio who is currently enrolled and majoring in a field related to journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications degree program at an Ohio college or university.
Full Description
The winner will be announced on May 30 while the scholarship check will be mailed during the summer.
The items must be received with application form without which the application will be considered incomplete are the official college or university transcript, 750-1,000 word autobiography and two letters of recommendation.
Who's eligible?
The first question each student should ask himself/herself is whether he/she is eligible for the scholarship he/she wants to apply.
When it comes to the Harold K. Douthit Regional Scholarship eligibility requirements, here you can get all the necessary information.
The applicant must have graduated from a high school in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Huron, Erie, Wood, Geauga, Sandusky, Ottawa or Lucas county and be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior at an Ohio college or university for the upcoming school year.
The eligible applicant must maintain a minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B).
That is why the student’s college transcript must accompany the application.
How to Apply
When the application procedure is in question, the application form must be typed or printed legibly by the applicant and the students must demonstrate the ability to write 750 to 1,000 words essay in which they will be describing their academic and career interests, awards, extracurricular activities, and any journalism-related activities.
In this essay, applicants should include reasons for financial assistance.
Furthermore, the application should include two letters of recommendation from college or university faculty members who will emphasize the student’s financial need.
Last but not least, students should provide two writing samples, articles, or other relevant work samples that have been published in print or digital formats.
Now, that you have gathered all the documents, the submission of application and all other material is required to be sent to The Ohio News Media Foundation Douthit Scholarship, 1335 Dublin Road, Suite 216-B, Columbus, Ohio 43215 or it can be submitted in PDF format to mwidner@ohionews.org.
Applications must be submitted by April 19th as late applications will not be considered.
The Ohio Newspapers Foundation awards a scholarship to a student from northern Ohio who is currently enrolled and majoring in a field related to journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications degree program at an Ohio college or university.
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