Scholarships for Journalism Students
Students in the JSchool are fortunate that many former and current faculty as well as alumni have donated funds for journalism scholarships.For Freshmen
Baird Scholarship
The Baird Scholarship is awarded to an incoming journalism freshman who has been the editor-in-chief of his/her high school newspaper. Student newspapers published only online cannot be considered. The amount of the award varies every year. To apply, please send the following:
- A letter stating your qualifications to apply for the Baird scholarship. Specifically, describe your background and interest in journalism and why you have chosen to study at the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. (Be sure to include in your letter an email address, mailing address and a telephone number where we can contact you.)
- A recent copy of your high school newspaper.
- A letter of recommendation from someone who can speak to your work on the newspaper.
Mary T. Rogus
219 Scripps Hall
Ohio University
Athens, OH 45701
Only applicants who were editor-in-chief of their high school newspaper can apply (i.e., co-editors, section editors, magazine editors, yearbook editors, etc. do not qualify), as stipulated by Russell Baird who endowed the scholarship.
David C. and Joan Herrold Wood-Manasseh Cutler Scholars Award
One incoming journalism freshman per year is granted the David C. and Joan Herrold Wood-Manasseh Cutler Scholars Award. More information about this award can be found on the Manasseh Cutler Scholars' Selection Process site.
In addition to the Baird Scholarship and the David C. and Joan Herrold Wood-Manasseh Cutler Scholars Award, incoming freshmen are eligible to apply for scholarships through the university's Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships. Deadline for application is February 1st.
For Upperclass Students
A majority of upperclass scholarships also are awarded through the university. Applications are available on-line and have a March due date. [more information]
In addition to university scholarships, approximately 25-30 upperclass scholarships are available from the School of Journalism. Alumni and friends of the school fund these scholarships. Some are earmarked for specific sequences. Most however, consider the students' professional performance, experience, service, grades and financial need.
If you wish to be considered for any of these Journalism scholarships, complete the application form, providing clear and concise information. Applications must be returned to the office (Scripps 106) by March 1. Applications are available in Scripps Hall, Room 106 or can be downloaded. Scholarships are awarded on Journalism Day.
Scholarships with Special Application Procedures
The E. W. Scripps School of Journalism has a history of excellence and that is always evident in the support we receive from former professors and alums.
- The Robert Baker Scholarship is the only Scripps scholarship exclusively for PRSSA Members. This special scholarship is awarded in honor of Robert Baker, a retired professor and former acting director of the E.W. Scripps School of Journalism. The exact amount of the scholarship varies from year to year and ranges between $1,000 and $1,600. This has special requirements. [download]
- The George Starr Lasher Living Legacy Scholarship is named for George Starr Lasher, founder and first director of the Ohio University School of Journalism. His daughters created this award to provide an opportunity for a journalism student who will graduate the following year, to participate in an international or cultural experience of his/her choice. The deadline is March 1. [download]
- John R. Wilhelm Foreign Correspondence Internships, with support provided by several endowed scholarships (see below), have funded more than 200 Ohio University journalism majors to gain experience in about 30 countries since the program began in 1970. Note: Graduate students are eligible for this scholarship as well. [read more]
Journalism Scholarships
Andrew Alexander Scholarship. Alexander is a former editor of The Post and currently works at Cox Newspapers Washington, D.C. bureau. Andy is also a member of the College of Communication's professional advisory board.
Cortland Anderson Award. Established in the honor of the former director, whose name also appears on Room 111 in Scripps Hall. The Cortland Anderson Awards are specifically designated for students entering their sophomore year.
R. Randolph Apgar Scholarship for Ethics. Recognizing a student for his or her high ethical standards as demonstrated in work on campus media, internships and/or published work. Randy Apgar (BSJ '68) is a major supporter of the Arts in Philadelphia and is a board member for many organizations raising awareness about inequities in society and reaching out to provide opportunities for students and others to reach their full potential.
Athens News/Bob Baker Scholarship.
Russell Baird High School Newspaper Editor Scholarship. Russ Baird is a former faculty member for whom the labs in the basement of Scripps Hall are named. Prof. Baird created this award for incoming freshman who have been editor of their high school newspapers because he believed these hardworking high school journalists showed great potential for the future (see special application process above).
Robert Baker Scholarship. Baker is professor emeritus at the Scripps School. He taught advertising and public relations, and his scholarship is designated for an outstanding member of the School's award winning PRSSA chapter (see special application process above).
Frances G. and Margaret A. Channell Scholarship. Honors mother and daughter alums of the school. Frances graduated in 1937 and worked as reporter and teacher. Maggie received her BSJ and a masters degree from OU and has spent many years working in various administrative positions on campus.
Eliza Al-corn Clark Memorial Scholarship. Dee Dee Riffe established this award in honor of her grandmother.
Central Ohio Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists Scholarship.
College of Communication Scholarship. Bob Considine Scholarship. Designated for a foreign correspondence internship (see special application process above).Copley Newspaper Scholarship.
Frank Deaner Journalism Scholarship. Deaner (BSJ '67) spent 15 years as a broadcaster, worked in public relations and advertising, and since 1990 has worked for the Ohio Newspaper Association, currently its Executive Director.
William Fleischer Scholarship. Designated for a foreign correspondence internship in Israel (see special application process above).
Ford Scholar Award.
Robert and Teri Gerbig Scholarship. Robert is an alum of the JSchool's graduate program.
Bob Hodes Scholarship. Designated for a foreign correspondence internship (see special application process above).
Helen Hoover Scholarship. Hoover was an alum of the school and an environmental writer. Her scholarship donation is divided among journalism, chemistry, engineering and computer science.
Loren Joseph Horton Scholarship. L.J. Hortin taught at the School of Journalism for 20 years beginning in 1947. He lead the school for 14 of those years.
Ron Iori Scholarship. Established by Ron Iori (BSJ '76), who spent 18 years as an editor at newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, Los Angeles Times and the Cincinnati Post. In 1994 he moved into corporate communication and when he left Ford a couple of years ago his business card read Global Communications VP Office of the President for the Ford Motor Company.
Ralph Izard/Post Scholarship. Recognizing outstanding work at The Post newspaper, this scholarship was established by Prof. Ralph Izard, and supplemented by many former Posties.
George Starr Lasher Living Legacy Award. Funds a student cultural experience of his or her choice. Established in memory of George Starr Lasher, the first director of the School of Journalism. Former winners have traveled to NYC, London, Rome, Prague, and Madrid (see special application process above).
Boyd D. Lewis Scholarship. The Scripps Howard Foundation funds this scholarship in honor of Boyd D. Lewis, who started his career as an editorial assistant at the United Press and retired in 1972 as the president and editor of the Scripps Howard Newspaper Enterprise Association.
Joseph Lichtenberg Memorial Scholarship. Given in memory of Joseph Lichtenberg by the Nation's Capitol alumni chapter.
Richard O. Linke Scholarship. Linke is a 1941 graduate of the Scripps School, going on to become an entertainment PR man and producer. He had a long successful career in the entertainment business.
Dan Lowe Memorial Scholarship. Lowe was often called Ohio University's Number 1 fan. The 2003 Scripps School graduate was first member of the Ozone, and when he graduated his passion as an OU fan turned into a profession of promoting Ohio Sports. Dan died much too young during a pick-up basketball game in 2005. This family established this scholarship for students with an interest in sports reporting.
Edward J. Martin Scholarship. The family of Edward Martin created this scholarship in memory of Martin.
Memorial Tournament Scholarship.
George and Dorothy Messerly Scholarship. Established by Prof. Anne Cooper-Chen and her sister, in honor of their parents and is designated for students from Pennsylvania.
Joel M. Needle Scholarship. Needle was a 1966 alumnus of the Scripps School who was killed in a car accident just three years after graduation. This scholarship established by classmates and family.
Fred A. Palmer Scholarship. In honor of their father, Fred Palmer, daughter Carol Lambert and son David Palmer endowed this scholarship for broadcast majors. Palmer owned and was general manager of WATH radio, and was an inductee of the National Association of Broadcaster's Radio Hall of Fame.
Susan J. Porter Scholarship. The Scripps Howard Foundation funds this scholarship in honor of Sue Porter. As a long-term employee of the E. W. Scripps Company, Porter had a long career in newspapers. She also served on the Scripps Howard Foundation Board for many years and has been very instrumental in Scripps' involvement with the School of Journalism.
Cornelius Ryan Scholarship. Designated for a foreign correspondence internship (see special application process above).
E.W. Scripps School of Journalism Scholarship.
Scripps Howard Foundation scholarship.
Emerson "Vic" Sherow Memorial Scholarship. Emerson "Vic" Sherow was a longtime newspaperman who became the director of the Ohio University News Bureau. His family created this scholarship in his memory.
Lawrence R. Tavcar Scholarship. Established in honor of the 1958 alum who spent his career in public relations.
Tom Turnbull Memorial Scholarship. Established by one of Prof. Turnbull's former students, David Carter. Turnbull taught advertising and graphics for many years at Scripps; the schoarshipo is for advertising students.
Madeline Utley Scholarship. Joanne Utley (BSJ '79), an avid supporter of the OU Alumni Association, established this scholarship in honor of her mother.
Michael Vaughn Memorial Scholarship. Established by colleagues and friends of the late Michael Vaughn at Ford Motor Company.
John R. Wilhelm Scholarship. Designated for a foreign correspondence internship (see special application process above).
Jesse and Ruth Zousmer Award. Established by the New York/New Jersey Alumni Chapter to honor two alums who died in a 1966 plane crash while returning from assignment in Vietnam.
Other Available Scholarships
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