BUFFALO, N.Y. — Greater Buffalo-area college students who are studying communications, along with professional journalists seeking additional academic training, can now apply for college and graduate school scholarships for the 2021-2022 academic year.
The Greater Buffalo International Chapter, Society of Professional Journalists College Scholarship Fund has been awarding scholarships since 1978.
“The Fund has awarded 151 scholarships that have provided more than $131,000 to talented students over the past four decades,” said chair Brian Meyer.
To be eligible, applicants must be residents of Western New York, Northwestern Pennsylvania or Southern Ontario attending accredited colleges in the U.S. or Canada that offer courses to enhance journalism training. Students who are residents outside the chapter area who attend colleges in Western New York are also eligible. Undergraduate students in any year of study, graduate students and working journalists are encouraged to apply.
Evidence of competence in writing, broadcasting or related journalistic skills is especially desirable. So is the explanation of financial need. Applicants must include a brief statement outlining their motivation and offering evidence of a commitment to a career in journalism. Two letters of recommendation from an instructor or supervisor in the student’s field of major interest must accompany the application.
For more information and to access the application, check us out on the web: https://www.facebook.com/spischolarshipbuffalo/
Download and print the application form, fill it out and then scan it and email it with all required materials to amfranczyk@verizon.net. Completed hard-copy applications with all required materials can be sent via U.S. mail to Annemarie Franczyk, 858 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo, N.Y.
14212.
Individuals wishing to receive applications by U.S. mail should send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to the above address.
For questions, email Franczyk or call her at (716) 239-5571. Applications for the upcoming academic year must be postmarked by April 30.
