From Our Archive
Aug. 19, 1998
Scripps Howard Foundation announces $319,000 in
undergraduate
scholarships
and internships for
the 1998-99 academic year.
CINCINNATI -- The Scripps Howard Foundation today
announced it has awarded $319,000 in undergraduate
scholarships and internships to 110 print and broadcast
journalism students for the 1998-99 academic year.
"Scripps
Howard Foundation has a long history of support for aspiring
young journalists," said Judith G. Clabes, president and chief
executive officer of the Foundation. "We're pleased to provide
opportunities for practical work experience as well as
scholarship support for promising students. We consider it an
investment in the future of journalism."
Of the 110 students
selected, 35 will be participating in the Foundation's
successful internship program, launched in 1997. The
Foundation this year has dedicated $122,500 to the
program.
Scripps Howard interns
receive on-the-job, professional experience working for
newspapers, magazines, broadcast television stations and other
media businesses throughout the United States. Each intern
receives a $2,500 grant and becomes eligible for an additional
$1,000 when they have successfully completed the internship.
The
number of colleges and universities participating in the
program has grown from four during the 1997-98 academic year
to 17 for the 1998-99 academic year.
Separate from the
internship program, the Foundation has awarded $196,500 in
academic scholarships to 75 full-time, undergraduate students.
The scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 each.
Dedicated to excellence in
journalism, the Scripps Howard Foundation is a leader in
industry efforts in journalism education, scholarship,
internships, literacy, minority recruitment/development
and First Amendment
causes.
Contact: Patty Cottingham, Scripps Howard Foundation, 513-977-3847, cottingham@scripps.com