Name: Shaw Scholarship
Award Amount: Varies
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The Shaw Scholarship is awarded to an incoming college freshman who is preparing for a degree in journalism, communications, or a related media field. Funded by a contribution from Shaw Newspapers, this scholarship supports students who are beginning their post-secondary education and who demonstrate interest in pursuing careers connected to news, writing, media, or communications.
This award is unique because it is intended specifically for dependents of individuals employed by Iowa newspapers. The program reinforces the Iowa Newspaper Foundation’s mission to support and strengthen the future of Iowa’s news industry by helping the children of working newspaper professionals access higher education. Recipients may use the scholarship for tuition, fees, books, or other qualified educational expenses at an accredited two- or four-year institution.
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Deadline: February
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