2023 Stephen Donnellan Moss Scholarship in Journalism (Undergraduate)

PROGRAM DEADLINE: February 06, 2023 at 11:59 PM PST (Midnight) - CLOSED

This program is inactive or past the deadline.

Description

The Stephen Donnellan Moss Memorial Scholarship in Journalism Scholarship Fund was established to provide scholarship assistance to deserving students at California Polytechnic State University- San Luis Obispo (Cal Poly). Steve Moss founded two alternative weekly newspapers on California's Central Coast (New Times and Santa Maria Sun) and created the 55-word short-story contest that brought entries to the New Times from as far away as Sri Lanka and Pakistan.

Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:
a) Applicant must be currently attending Cal Poly as a full-time student majoring in Journalism and pursuing the News Track.

Selection Criteria:
a) Applicant must be a member of the sophomore class or higher;
b) Applicant has a demonstrated commitment to journalism beyond academic achievement;
c) Applicant demonstrates a commitment to the San Luis Obispo County community;
d) Applicant describes career intentions in essay format;
e) Applicant has demonstrated financial need.

Number of Awards

1

Award Amount

$1,500

Total Amount Awarded

$1,500
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