UM Journalism School Introduces New Scholarship
MISSOULA – The University of Montana School of Journalism has a new scholarship fund to encourage and attract the best and brightest young journalists. Journalism Dean Larry Abramson created the Dean’s Scholarship for Incoming Freshman, and multiple students can be supported by the fund.
· Contributing to the diversity of the school, and to the media’s coverage of issues related to diversity.
· Advancing the use of digital media to improve public engagement in news and public affairs.
- Supporting coverage of international news and explaining the impact of global events on local communities.
Submissions should be electronic and addressed to the journalism dean. The school also welcomes audio and video submissions if they address these top priorities.
There is no application deadline. Awards are given on a rolling basis at the discretion of the dean. Once the awards for a given year are exhausted, no more will be awarded.