Scholarship Undergraduate

Durwood McAlister Scholarship

Georgia Press Educational Foundation Inc.

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
286
Days
March 1 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

The Durwood McAlister Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding student majoring in print journalism at a Georgia college or university. Parents of applicants must be legal residents of Georgia for two years or the applicant must be a resident of the state for three years. Individual need of the applicant must be established. Family income is among those factors considered. A prior interest in newspaper journalism of the applicant must also be established. Applicants must be recommended by a high school counselor, principal, college professor, and/or a Georgia Press Association member. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Foundation for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to residents of Georgia
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Georgia
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Journalism

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Anticipated budget; School photograph
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Application Form May Be Submitted By Email
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Test Scores
  • Checkmark Transcript
Contact sireland@gapress.org
Tel: 770-454-6776 Address P.O. Box 4003
Marietta, GA 30061