Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
243
Days
May 15 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Proof of enrollment or acceptance in an accredited journalism program
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
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Bill Farr Memorial Scholarship

Description

The Bill Farr Memorial Scholarship scholarship is awarded to high school seniors or college students who demonstrate a strong intent to pursue a career in journalism. SPJ/LA will award scholarships to aspiring journalists who are students in an accredited journalism program in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties. Applicants must demonstrate their potential to succeed in news, sports, and photojournalism media careers. Students born and raised and who attended high schools in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties and are attending accredited journalism programs elsewhere are also eligible. Applicants must submit at least three of their best fair and balanced work. No opinion pieces will be accepted. Print or text journalists must submit at least three news articles they have written. Photojournalists must submit five or six samples or more to show the breadth of their experience. Broadcast journalists must submit a variety of video clips on set and reporting in the field. Applicants must submit a recommendation letter from their journalism professors or instructors. If the applicant is a rising college Freshman, they should provide a letter from their high school teacher outlining their journalism goals. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact SPJ/LA for more information.

Amount Details

$1,500
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMust study full-time
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Journalism, Photojournalism/Photography, TV/Radio Broadcasting

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Proof of enrollment or acceptance in an accredited journalism program
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Essay
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
Contact Richard Saxton
Scholarship Committee Chair
spjlascholarships2024@gmail.com
Address PO Box 572632
Tarzana, CA 91357