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Avg. Amount Awarded
60
Days
February 13 2026
Application Deadline
1
Awarded last year
N/A
Renewable
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Woodward Scholarship

Description

The Iowa Newspaper Foundation offers a limited number of college scholarships for students preparing for careers in the newspaper industry. Students may see their high school School Counselor for more information or complete an online application. Funded by a contribution from Woodward Communications, Inc., the Woodward Scholarship will be awarded to a student studying journalism, communications, mass communications, photojournalism, graphic design, marketing or public relations at a college or university in eligible states. The amount of each Woodward scholarship will be based on fund earnings and will be determined in early 2026. Applicants must submit two references, one reference must be from a teacher and one from a counselor. Applicants must also submit two work samples, labeled with the applicant's first and last name, with their application. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying in Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Graphics/Graphic Arts/Printing, Journalism, Marketing, Photojournalism/Photography

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Contact Jana Shepherd
Foundation Director
jshepherd@inanews.com
Tel: 515-422-9051
Fax: 515-244-4855 Address 319 E. 5th Street
Des Moines, IA 50309