JPR Scholarships

The Department of Journalism & Public Relations awards numerous scholarships annually, ranging from $250 to $5,000. Journalism and public relations majors and minors can apply for the scholarships described below through . Scholarship winners are announced at JPR Day each April.

Phyllis Jackson Memorial Endowed Scholarship: $5,000 

  • Honors the memory of °µÍøÊÓƵjournalism professor Phyllis Jackson.

Michael and Julie Anastasi Scholarship: $2,500

  • Given by the Anastasis to support a journalism student returning to college.

Bill Pearl Community Journalism Scholarship: $1,500

  • Awarded to a student with 2.5 or better GPA with a strong demonstrated interest in community journalism.

Journalism Special Scholarship—In Memory of Kim Christensen: $1,000

  • Given to an outstanding continuing journalism student.

Edison Institute Endowed Scholarship: $700

  • Given to a junior or senior continuing journalism student for outstanding work in the field.

Journalism Endowed Scholarship: $600

  • Given to an outstanding continuing journalism student.

Gail Barfield Savitz Endowed Scholarship: $600

  • Given to a continuing sophomore, junior or senior journalism student who has distinguished him- or herself in journalism and related coursework.

Beach Charities Scholarship: $500

  • Given to an outstanding junior or senior journalism student.