The Nebraska Press Association Foundation will award up to six (6) scholarships in 2023 to qualified high school seniors and college students seeking to enroll or already enrolled at a Nebraska-based, or out-of-state college/university.
Scholarship consideration will be given to students with a specific interest in community-based journalism or agricultural communications education.
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Mailed applications must be postmarked by March 17, 2023 to: Susan Watson, Nebraska Press Association, 845 ‘S’ Street, Lincoln, NE 68508.
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Emailed applications must be received (at NPA office) by March 17, 2023 to nebpress@nebpress.com
Qualifications for a NPA Foundation scholarship:
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Must be a Nebraska high school graduate
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Scholastic ability
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Good citizenship in school and community
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Students with a serious interest in a career in news, editorial, photography, circulation, production/design, sports reporting, advertising/marketing at a weekly, semi-weekly or daily newspaper, or with a specific interest in agricultural communications.
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Include with application: letter of recommendation; written essay; samples (if available) of journalism/ag communications work or writing.
To access NPA Foundation high school and collegiate scholarship guidelines and application forms, go to: https://nebpress.com/scholarships/
For scholarship questions or more information, contact Susan Watson at the NPA office: 402-476-2851/800-369-2850; nebpress@nebpress.com.