JPR Scholarships

The Department of Journalism & Public Relations awards at least 10 scholarships annually, ranging from $250 to $5,000. Journalism and public relations majors and minors can apply for the scholarships described below between November 1, 2022 and February 15, 2023 through .  Scholarship winners are announced at Journalism & Public Relations Day each April.

The following Scholarships were awarded on April 20, 2022.  Congratulations to all of our winners:

Phyllis Jackson Memorial Endowed Scholarship: $5,000 (total amount awarded)

  • Honors the memory of ºÚÁÏÍø journalism professor Phyllis Jackson.
  • Current recipients: Vittina Ibanez, Rachel Livinal, Kaitlyn Rowell

Michael and Julie Anastasi Scholarship: $1,000

  • Given by the Anastasis to support a journalism student returning to college.
  • Current recipient: Mark Sovel

Bill Pearl Community Journalism Scholarship: $1,250

  • Awarded to a student with 2.5 or better GPA with a strong demonstrated interest in community journalism.
  • Current recipient: Coming Spring 2023

Edison Institute Endowed Scholarship ($800)

  • Given to a junior or senior continuing journalism student for outstanding work in the field.
  • Current recipient: Jonathan Bigall

Journalism Special Scholarship ($500)

  • Given to an outstanding continuing journalism student.
  • Current recipient: Coming Spring 2023

Steffes Journalism Endowed Scholarship ($500)

  • Honors the memory of ºÚÁÏÍø photojournalism professor Robert A. Steffes by recognizing a student showing promise in photojournalism, photo editing or media design.
  • Current recipient: Coming Spring 2023

Journalism Endowed Scholarship ($700)

  • Given to an outstanding continuing journalism student.
  • Current recipient: Laila Freeman

Beach Charities Scholarship ($400)

  • Given to an outstanding junior or senior journalism student.
  • Current recipient: Coming Spring 2023

Gail Barfield Savitz Endowed Scholarship ($600)

  • Given to a continuing sophomore, junior or senior journalism student who has distinguished him- or herself in journalism and related coursework.
  • Current recipient: Reyn Ou