The Capital Correspondents Association


2019 Journalism Scholarships

 

Apply by March 8, 2019

Scholarship of up to $1,000 to be awarded

 

LSU, SU, SLU and ULL juniors or above majoring in print or broadcast communications are eligible to apply.

 

The Capital Correspondents Association is seeking applicants for a scholarship to be awarded at its 68th Annual Gridiron Show.


Criteria:


 • Completion of at least 5 semesters of coursework toward a communications degree, with concentration in print or broadcast

 • Full-time enrollment for the Spring Semester

 • A cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0

 


Documentation Required:


 • Copies of applicant’s transcript and current schedule

 • A resume including a statement of applicant’s career goals

 • One letter of recommendation from a Communications Department faculty member at applicant’s university or from a working member of the media

 • Three (3) examples of applicant’s work in either print or broadcast format – these may include work prepared for course credit


Submission Details:


Application deadline is Friday March 8, 2019.

Send applications to:

Capital Correspondents Association
Scholarship Committee
P.O. Box 44131
Baton Rouge LA 70804

or

Bring documentation to Room G251 in the basement of the State Capitol Building

or

Email documentation to gridironshowbr@yahoo.com

 


Scholarship recipient will be notified by March 18 and scholarship awarded at the March 23rd Gridiron Show