The Ohio Newspapers Foundation will award a $1,500 scholarship to a student from northern Ohio who is currently enrolled in a journalism or communications degree program at an Ohio college or university. The scholarship is named for Harold K. Douthit, founder of Douthit Communications, Inc., Sandusky, and a former president of The Ohio Newspaper Association.
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Eligibility
- Applicant must have graduated from a high school in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Huron, Erie, Wood, Geauga, Sandusky, Ottawa or Lucas county.
- Applicant must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior at an Ohio college or university for the 2012-13 school year.
- A minimum grade point average of 3.0 (B) is required. The student’s college transcript must accompany the application.
- Application form must be typed or printed legibly by the applicant. (The application form on the reverse side may be photocopied).
- Students must demonstrate the ability to write clearly in an autobiography of 750 to 1,000 words describing academic and career interests, awards, extracurricular activities and any journalism-related activities. The essay should include reasons for financial assistance.
- Applications must be accompanied by two letters of recommendation from college or university faculty members familiar with the student’s work and career interests, with special emphasis on the student’s financial need.
- Students are encouraged to provide writing samples or articles that have been published (limit to two, please).
Deadline: March 31, 2012
Download Application – You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.