Scholarship Undergraduate

Shaw Scholarship

Iowa Newspaper Association

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Avg. Amount Awarded
268
Days
February 14 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Description

The Shaw Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming college freshman preparing for a journalism or communications career at an accredited two or four-year college or university in the United States. This scholarship is awarded to students who are dependents of men or women who work for Iowa newspapers. Applicants are required to submit two references and a personal statement. One reference must be from a teacher and one from a counselor. Two work samples must also be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact Jana Shepherd, Foundation Director for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Communications, Journalism

How to Apply

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For more info, please visit our site
Contact Jana Shepherd
Foundation Director
jshepherd@inanews.com
Tel: 515-422-9051 Address 319 E. 5th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309