Scholarships
The C&J department offers
students from the various curriculum tracks the opportunity to apply
for any number of scholarships or financial awards.
In addition to this material,
you can contact the College of Arts and Sciences scholarship
information page and the UNM
scholarships page. You also can read the C&J department's Scholarship
Board in the main lobby or ask at the front office. The scholarships
are grouped as follows:
C&J
Departmental Scholarships
The following are C&J
Departmental Scholarships for which you can apply. Fill out the departmental
form and return it to the main office (C&J Building, Room 129) by
the deadline listed. The Scholarship
Review Committee meets and makes the final recipients selection and
award recommendations.
A PDF version of the C&J Departmental Scholarship application form
is available on the web for download,
or you can pick up a copy at the C&J main office. For the PDF version,
you will need Acrobat Reader, and it is available free at the
Adobe site.
Office
of Graduate Studies Fellowships
The
Office of Graduate Studies offers four fellowships open to all graduate
students of this department. For further information, read the Financial
Aid section in the OGS home page; contact Pamela Lutgen-Sandvik
or Patricia O. Covarrubias, graduate program co-advisers, by e-mail
at
or
, or call the OGS program office at 277-7395.
Graduate Dean's Dissertation
Year Fellowship
Graduate Fellowship
3% Scholarship
Amigo Scholarship
Awarded this year to:
Tom L. Popejoy Dissertation
Prize
Research, Project and Travel
(RPT) Grant
Arts
& Sciences Scholarships
The College of Arts and
Sciences offers two programs available to this department. For further
information, contact Vicki Hall, College of Arts & Sciences Academic
Administrator, at 277-0009. You also can contact the scholarship information
page of the College of Arts & Sciences by clicking here.
Undergraduate Honors Fund
Contact Judith Hendry, undergraduate communication adviser, at 277-2197,
e-mail
Judith White on behalf of
journalism and mass communication students by e-mail at
Gunter Starkey Award for
Teaching Excellence
Faculty, contact the
C&J Chair.
Graduate Teaching Assistants,
contact Pamela Lutgen-Sandvik and Patricia Covarrubias, graduate
program co-advisers, by e-mail at
and
University
of New Mexico Scholarships Office
of Graduate Studies Fellowships
The Office of International Programs and Studies is offering
the Fulbright Scholarship to graduate students and seniors to support
their study, research or teaching overseas. This applies to any field,
anywhere.
For more information call 277-4032 or drop by the C&J main office to
review the information packet.
The University of New Mexico has three major scholarship functions
available to serve a wide variety of students.
Institutional Scholarships
These apply to both resident, non-resident and international students
and include, but are not limited to: the Regents', Presidential,
UNM Scholars, Omega, PACE, Transfer Scholarships, NM Scholars and
Amigo.
Departmental Scholarships
These are selected at the department levels, but the actual student
awarding and administration is handled within this office.
Outside and Private Scholarships
These include hundreds of programs which flow through our process.
For further information, you
can call 277-6090 or you can access the UNM Scholarship Office website
by clicking here.
New
Mexico Broadcasters Association
The New Mexico Broadcasters Association will award various scholarships
(each up to $2,500) to residents of New Mexico who meet the criteria
below. These scholarships will be awarded at the NMBA Annual and must
be used during the following school year. The scholarships are for
individuals who desire a career in any area of the radio or television
broadcast industry, i.e., news, announcing, sales, traffic, programming,
public or community affairs, engineering, accounting, management,
etc. Rules:
Applicant must secure an
internship with a New Mexico Broadcast facility, in one of the areas.
The NMBA can help you in acquiring an internship.
Student must be a resident
of New Mexico.
Student must use the scholarship
to attend an accredited college, vocational institution or university
in the State of New Mexico.
Scholarship funds are payable
directly to the student and may be used to defray the cost of tuition,
books, supplies and fees.
Determination
for scholarship:
A letter of recommendation
from an appropriate school official, confirming academic achievement
and commitment to a broadcasting career is required.
You must be entering your
sophomore, junior or senior year.
Completion of application
form is required.
A copy of your transcript
is required.
Deadline for submitting
entries: March 30.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Contact NMBA at 505-881-4444 or 800-622-2414.
NMBA Scholarship Program
8014 Menaul NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110
New
Mexico Press Women
We are offering two $750 Doris Gregory Memorial scholarships to male
and female students majoring in journalism, broadcasting, photojournalism,
public relations or advertising. In addition, for 2011, we are offering
one $2,000 Cary Herz scholarship specific to a student studying photojournalism
(non-broadcast). Read the organization's press
release on its 2011 scholarships.
Completed
applications must be postmarked by March 11, 2011. Scholarships will
be awarded to recipients at the New Mexico Press Women State Convention
awards banquet on Friday, April 8, 2011, at the awards banquet in
Las Cruces.
The main criteria for these awards is career potential and financial
need, although scholastic standing is a consideration. Students must
be a New Mexico resident enrolled at/attending a post-secondary/higher
education institution.
In
addition to completing the application, students are required to send
work samples, financial aid award letter, unofficial transcript, one
letter of recommendation, and a brief essay. Links to the application
forms for both NMPW scholarship can be downloaded here.
Hank
Trewhitt Daily Lobo Alumni Award
Aggressive, insightful New Mexico
Daily Lobo reporters are invited to apply for the Hank Trewhitt
Daily Lobo Alumni Award.
This award recognizes hard-nosed UNM reporters who fight for big stories
and write them clearly. No noodle spines. We want initiative-driven
reporters who stretch beyond press releases, get that extra source
and live on Page 1.
If that describes you,
send your four best Daily Lobo clips, a cover letter and a resume
to the Hank Trewhitt Daily Lobo Alumni Award, UNM Student Publications,
Marron Hall, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM 87131.
The award was created to honor Trewhitt, a member of UNM's first journalism
class and former Lobo editor whose reporting career spanned more than
a hundred countries and included a stint as a White House correspondent
during Watergate. He returned to UNM in 1989 and mentored students
until his death in 2003.
The deadline is March 31. No exceptions will be granted, and the $500
award winner will be announced in late April. The award committee
reserves the right to not select a winner.
Albuquerque Journal
- C.T. Lang Journalism Scholarship The
Albuquerque Journal announces its C.T. Lang scholarship for students
in print journalism, print-photo journalism, computer-aided design
journalism, and online journalism. Competition is open to juniors
and seniors in print journalism concentration only.
Award
The scholarship is worth up to $2,000 ($1,000 per semester).
Frequency
This scholarship is awarded every year.
Undergraduate/Graduate?
Only undergraduate students can apply for this scholarship.
GPA
GPA must be 3.0 or more.
Due Date
Your completed application is due by March 18. Guidelines and application
forms for the scholarship are available here.
Albuquerque Journal - C.T. Lang Journalism Minority Scholarship and
Internship The
Albuquerque Journal announces its C.T. Lang Journalism Minority Scholarship
and Internship for a junior majoring in print journalism. The scholarship/Internship
will be awarded to full-time students who are ethnic or racial minorities.
Award
The C.T. Lang Journalism Minority Scholarship-Internship is worth
$2,000 ($1,000 per semester), to be awarded to one student. A paid
internship is also included for the summer of 2011.
Frequency
This scholarship is awarded every year.
Undergraduate/Graduate?
Only undergraduate students can apply for this scholarship.
GPA
GPA must be 2.5 or more.
Due Date
Your completed application is due by March 18. Guidelines and application
forms for the scholarship and internship are available here.
Ford
Foundation International Fellowships Program This program supports post-baccalaureate study for Fellows
from Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Latin America and Russia. The
IFP will award 350 new graduate fellowships annually, assisting a
total of 3,500 Fellows over the next decade. The graduate fellowships
will support up to three years of master's or doctoral study at universities
anywhere in the world. Fellows will be selected on the basis of their
leadership potential, academic excellence and commitment to community
or national development. They may pursue their studies in any fields
that further the Ford Foundation's goals of strengthening democratic
values, reducing poverty and injustice, promoting international cooperation
and advancing human achievement.
CONTACT: Eastern
Mennonite University Harrisonburg, VA 22802 USA
Phone: 540/432-4490; FAX: 540/432-4449; e-mail:
Freedom
Forum The Chips Quinn Scholar program for young journalists of
color offers valuable training, paid internships and $1,000 awards
to college juniors, seniors and recent graduates of color who are
interested in pursuing careers in print journalism. The fall program
begins with a week-long orientation in Washington, D.C. followed by
a 10- or 12-week internship. Scholars must be nominated by journalism
faculty, campus media advisers or newspaper editors. Pick up applications
at the C&J Office or visit its website.
Check the site for the October deadline for nominations and applications.
Gannett's
Pulliam Journalism Fellowship
This is an opportunity for 20 men and women to polish their journalism
skills. Fellows work as staff reporters for the The Indianapolis
Star or The Arizona Republic.
Terms of the
Fellowship:
The 2001 program will run from June 11 through August 17. Each Fellow
will receive a stipend of $5,775, with one-third to be paid on receipt
of a letter of intent and the remainder distributed during the Fellowship
Eligibility:
Applications are invited from students who are college sophomores,
juniors or seniors and who are newspaper journalism or liberal arts
majors with newspaper experience.
To Qualify:
Applicants must show they have a commitment to newspaper journalism
as a career; must have an understanding of the social and economic
roles of a free press; must have proven potential in reporting,
writing and editing; must have personal integrity and maturity;
and must give evidence of ability to work effectively with others
under pressure.
How to Apply:
Send a completed application form; samples of the applicant's best
published writing (from 5 to 15 samples, each a maximum of 3,000
words); college grade transcripts; a recent photograph for publicity
purposes; three letters of recommendation; and a 400- to 600-word
editorial on any subject, written expressly for this competition.
For deadlines and other
information, contact:
The Indianapolis Star:
, director at 317-444-6001.
The Arizona Republic:
, associate director at 602-444-8475.
Gates
Millennium Scholars
This program is aimed at increasing the number of low-income African
Americans, Asian Pacific Americans, American Indians/Alaska Natives
and Hispanic Americans enrolling in and completing undergraduate and
graduate degree programs. See our board for the prospectus and pick
up additional information at the front office. The application deadline
is in March.
International
Youth in Action and the Global Youth Action Network
This group is offering $1,000US awards to young people (under 25)
who have started a project anywhere in the world that has positively
impacted their community. UNESCO's InfoYOUTH Network and Prodigy Internet
have offered funds for these awards, which aim to provide greater
recognition for young people's positive contributions. To learn more
or apply for an award, click here.
Only youth-initiated projects that are on-going or completed and have
created a measurable and positive result are eligible. Check website
for March deadline.
W.R.
Hearst Foundation Journalism Awards Program
This year marks the 42nd annual Hearst Journalism Awards Program,
beginning this October. You can participate in Hearst's print, photojournalism
and broadcast news competitions. The program picks multiple winners
across all categories and finalists can be rewarded by receiving either
awards, scholarships, championship awards or intercollegiate competition
awards. To review the competition guidelines, ask the C&J front office
for the booklet.
Other
American
Association of University Women
Outstanding women scholars in arts and sciences are invited to apply
for a one-year research fellowship or short-term publication grant
from the AAUW Educational Foundation. Applicants must be U.S. citizens
or permanent residents. Funds are available for:
Postdoctoral Research
Leave Fellowship
* $27,000 is available to women who will have earned a doctoral
degree by November 15.
* Limited additional postdoctoral support may be available when
matched by the fellow's institution.
Dissertation Fellowship
* $15,000 is available to women in the final year of a doctoral
degree program and who will complete dissertations by June 30, 2002.
* Support for all fields of study except engineering. Scholars researching
gender issues are encouraged to apply.
Summer/Short-term Research
Publication Grant
* $5,775 is available to women, college/university faculty, or independent
researchers to prepare completed research for publication.
Applications are available
between August 1 and November 1. Check with AAUW for current November
deadline for the current fellowship year (July through June). For
additional application information, either:
Click here
and then on Fellowships, Grants, Awards;
Write AAUW Educational Foundation
at:
c/o Customer Service Center, Dept. 142,
2201 Dodge St, Iowa City, IA 52243-4030.
Call 319/337-1716, ext.
142
American
School Health Association Every fall, the American School Health Association
awards three scholarships of $500 each to juniors, seniors or graduate
students whose academic and professional goals include the health
of youth. For more information or to obtain an application for the
ASHA Scholarship, visit its website.
Check website for April application deadline.
Broadcast
Education Association
The Broadcast Education Association administers 31 prestigious national
scholarships awarded to students preparing for electronic media careers.
Funded by major media corporations and leaders, these scholarships
can be used to pursue electronic media studies at any BEA-member campus.
Most of these grants are available for junior year, senior year, or
graduate study. Two are reserved exclusively for students attending
two-year schools.
Scholarships will be awarded for full-time degree work for the full
academic year. Scholarships must be used exclusively for tuition,
student fees, university book store course purchases, and university
dormitory room and board.
The applicant should be able to show substantial evidence of superior
academic performance and potential to be an outstanding electronic
media professional. There should be compelling evidence that the applicant
possesses high integrity and a well-articulated sense of personal
and professional responsibility.
Scholarship forms can be downloaded on the BEA website.
Check Broadcast Education Association for September deadline for all
application material.
Family
Pride Coalition and COLAGE (Children of Lesbians and Gays Everywhere)
At least four scholarships will be awarded to daughters and sons of
LGBT parents through their collaborative Lee Dubbin Scholarship Fund.
Each scholarship will provide a minimum of $500 and a maximum of $1,000
of funding for post-secondary students who have a demonstrated ability
in and commitment to effecting change in society. Check website for
April deadline. For an application, call 415/861-5437,
or write to 3543 18th St. #1, San Francisco, CA 94110. More
information is available on the Web sites: colage
or familypride.
An
Uncommon Legacy Foundation, Inc
The An Uncommon Legacy Foundation Scholarship is open to lesbian undergraduates
and graduates enrolled full-time in an accredited U.S. college or university.
Consideration is given to academics, honors, financial need and service
to the lesbian/gay community. An essay is required. You can apply online.
You can also contact
or write to Scholarship Committee at 150 W. 26th St., Room 602, New
York, NY 10001-6813.