WEWS News 5 in Cleveland, Ohio is currently accepting applications for the annual JoAnne Robinson Memorial Scholarship Award. The scholarship is open to African American college students nationwide who are majoring in broadcast journalism.
There is no application form for this scholarship, all required materials are listed below.
- Applicant must be a fulltime college student with a major in broadcast journalism and should be African-American.
- Scholarship is open to students nationwide.
- Scholarship is one time only, cannot be renewed and is open to students going into their sophomore, junior or senior year.
- Applicant does not have to prove financial need.
- Applicant must exemplify qualities demonstrated by JoAnne Robinson – hardworking, detail oriented, strong communication and interpersonal skills and a dedication to excellence, personally and professionally.
- Applicant must submit academic records (transcripts), a written statement describing personal background, goals, values and characteristics distinguishing the student, making him/her a candidate worthy of recognition. Applicant should also submit statement from at least one college professor.
Application should be sent to 3001 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Deadline is February 29, 2020
Should you have questions, please call or email.
Warmest regards,
Moreen Bailey Frater
News 5 | Director Community Relations
3001 Euclid Ave | Cleveland, OH 44115
Direct: 216.431.3742 | 216.431.4274