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Please select your academic level and you will be directed to the appropriate section of this FAQ page:
What does the Scholarship Committee consider when awarding scholarships?
The Scholarship Committee examines students holistically. We consider academic aptitude, financial need, work and internship experiences, leadership, community service, diversity and special circumstances.
What are my chances of receiving a scholarship?
Your chances depend on the strength of your application, as well as the number and quality of students applying this year. However, for 2009-2010 we awarded $250,000 divided among 110 students.
Additional questions?
Please contact Scott Sponholtz, Journalism Scholarship Coordinator and Academic Advisor, at (785) 864-7620 or scotts@ku.edu.
INCOMING FRESHMEN:
Who is eligible to apply for Journalism Scholarships?
Incoming freshmen are eligible if they are directly admitted to the School of Journalism for fall 2010. Students are directly admitted to journalism if they meet all three criteria:
- An English ACT score of 33 or higher (or Verbal SAT equivalent score),
- A composite ACT score of 30 or higher (or equivalent SAT Composite score), and
- A high school GPA, unweighted, of 3.7 or above.
When is the application due?
By December 1, 2009, incoming freshmen must apply both to KU through the Office of Admissions and Scholarships (indicating one of the School of Journalism majors, either NIJ-BSJ or SCJ-BSJ) and complete the separate scholarship application (also through the Office of Admissions and Scholarships).
Where do I find the application?
Go to the Office of Admissions and Scholarship’s Web site: http://www.admissions.ku.edu/scholarships/ and select “apply online.”
Your scholarship application form is reviewed both by the Office of Admissions and Scholarships and by the School of Journalism. Journalism scholarship applicants have the option of submitting writing samples or copies of work they have produced to the School of Journalism.
Please send writing samples to:
KU School of Journalism
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 200
Lawrence, KS 66045
If you want the writing samples returned after the Scholarship Committee has finished their review, please include a statement indicating that request and provide a return address.
CURRENT UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS:
Who is eligible to apply for Journalism Scholarships?
Current undergraduate KU students who are admitted to the School of Journalism by fall 2010 are eligible to apply. (Students should apply to the School of Journalism by February 1, 2010, if they want to be admitted for fall 2010).
- Students with renewable journalism scholarships must meet the terms of their scholarship (see your scholarship letter) and fill out an application annually in order to continue scholarship eligibility.
- Students with non-renewable journalism scholarships are encouraged to re-apply for scholarships annually.
- Students who do not currently have a journalism scholarship are also encouraged to apply.
When is the application due?
Applications must be submitted to 201 Stauffer-Flint Hall (the Undergraduate Advising and Records Office) no later than 5 p.m. on Tuesday, December 1, 2009. Late applications will not be accepted.
Where do I find the application?
You can download the application here. Additionally, paper copies may be found in 201 Stauffer-Flint (the Undergraduate Advising and Records Office) and at the front desk in 2051 Dole Human Development Center.
TRANSFER STUDENTS:
Who is eligible to apply for Journalism Scholarships?
Transfer students who are admitted to the School of Journalism by fall 2010 are eligible to apply. (Students should apply to the School of Journalism by February 1, 2010, if they want to be admitted for fall 2010).
When is the application due?
By February 1, 2010, transfer students must apply both to KU through the Office of Admissions and Scholarships (indicating one of the School of Journalism majors, either NIJ-BSJ or SCJ-BSJ) and complete the separate scholarship application through the Office of Admissions and Scholarships.
Where do I find the application?
Go to the Office of Admissions and Scholarship’s Web site: http://www.admissions.ku.edu/scholarships/ and select “apply online.”
Your scholarship application form is reviewed both by the Office of Admissions and Scholarships and by the School of Journalism. Journalism scholarship applicants have the option of submitting writing samples or copies of work they have produced to the School of Journalism.
Please send writing samples to:
KU School of Journalism
Attn: Scholarship Committee
1435 Jayhawk Blvd., Room 200
Lawrence, KS 66045
If you want the writing samples returned after the Scholarship Committee has finished their review, please include a statement indicating that request and provide a return address.
GRADUATE STUDENTS:
Details are coming soon. An e-mail will be sent to all graduate students once the application form is available.
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