Bess Whitehead Scott Journalism Scholarship
Deadline: Applications closed for 2008. See winners. The
Bess Whitehead Scott Journalism Scholarship was established in 1991 to honor Bess
Whitehead Scott, a pioneer Texas journalist and writer who died in 1997 at
age 107. She had a long career as a newspaper reporter and editor, publicist,
teacher, ad agency manager and magazine writer. The $1,500 award is granted annually
to a junior or senior university student pursuing a degree in journalism or a
related field. Eligibility Requirements - Must be currently
enrolled at one of the following universities: a) Baylor University b) Sam Houston
State University c) Texas A & M University d) Texas State University e) University
of Mary Hardin-Baylor, f) University of North Texas
- Must be a Junior
or Senior in the Fall Semester of 2008
- Must be pursuing study toward
a degree in journalism or a related field
- Must demonstrate financial
need
Fields of StudyJournalism/Mass Communication/Radio-Television-Film
or similar designation Use of ScholarshipMoney will be paid directly
to the university for credit to the student account of the winner. Application
Form MUST be downloaded and printed, and the completed application form and
attachments must be postmarked no later than the first Friday in February to be
considered for funding beginning with the Fall semester of that calendar year. Address
for ApplicationsApplications must be sent to: Writers' League of
Texas
ATTN.: BWS Journalism Scholarship
611 S. Congress Ave, Suite 130
Austin, TX 78704
Phone: 512.499.8914. All applicants will be
notified. Past Recipients2008 2007 2006 | 
