Bess Whitehead Scott Journalism Scholarship
Deadline: February 4, 2011- See Guidelines and
Application Form. 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 the same calendar year as the application deadline.
- 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 For more information about the scholarships, contact Elaine
Davenport at 512.264.9210 or WrtAudShop@aol.com.
All applicants will be notified. See
previous winners. | 
