Collegiate (For current and continuing College Students)
Nebraska Press Association Foundation, Inc. Component of The Lincoln Foundation, Inc. 845 “S” Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 Phone: (402) 476-2851, (800) 369-2850
Guidelines of the Nebraska Press Association Scholarship Program Sponsored by the Nebraska Press Association Foundation & Member Newspapers of the Nebraska Press Association
1. It is proposed to award $2,000 scholarships for the 2012-2013 school year to qualified graduates of Nebraska high schools enrolled in post-secondary educational programs in Nebraska-based colleges and universities lead-ing to careers in print journalism. Each year the Foundation Board will decide the number of scholarships based on monies available.
2. Eligible to apply are 2012-2013 college/university students who graduated high school in prior years and who are now enrolled in Nebraska colleges and universities. Enrollment must be on a full-time basis. The recipient must use and enroll no later than the start of the third semester after the awarding of the scholarship.
3. The Nebraska-based educational institution involved must offer a curriculum which provides the necessary education so a student graduating from the program is qualified for at least an entry level position in print journal- ism.
4. Preference in awarding the scholarships will be given to students with a specific interest in news, editorial, photography, circulation, production, or advertising careers on weekly, semi-weekly, or daily newspapers.
5. Selection of the recipients will be based on scholastic ability and good citizenship in school. The decision of the NPA Foundation Scholarship Committee is final and not subject to review.
6. A letter of reference from the applicant’s community newspaper publisher or editor may accompany the application, but this is not a requirement in order to be considered. A statement from a college counselor is required.
7. Scholarship funds will be paid directly to the college or university upon satisfactory completion of the first semester and proof of second semester enrollment. Unused scholarships must come to Foundation Board for decision to renew and to see if rules have been met.
8. The application form must be filled out by the applicant and mailed or emailed to the NPA Foundation Scholarship Committee, c/o Nebraska Press Association, 845 “S” Street, Lincoln, NE 68508 or nebpress@nebpress. com. Applications must be in the hands of the committee no later than February 24, 2012. Announcement of the scholarship awards will be made at the noon luncheon of the Nebraska Press Association Annual Convention, April 14, 2012, at the Holiday Inn in Lincoln, Nebraska.
9. Answers to questions about the scholarship program should be directed to Katie Pelster, Nebraska Press Association, 845 “S” Street, Lincoln, NE 68508, nebpress@nebpress.com (402) 476-2851 or 1-800-369-2850.
Application form is located at journalism.unl.edu/forms/2012ScholarshipFormCollege.pdf