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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Varies
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
Ellen L. Burton graduated from the University of Chicago with a degree in political science and history. Following a distinguished career in journalism, she began teaching journalism at Olivet College and Michigan State University. Her MSU colleagues considered her an outstanding and dedicated instructor.
Ellen retired from MSU in 1993 and passed away in 2001. Clyde L. Burton graduated from MSU with two degrees in Crop Science (BA in ‘50 and MS ’52) and a PhD in Botany and Plant Pathology (’60). Dr. Burton was a faculty member in the Department of Botany and Plant Pathology from 1972 until he retired in 1989.
Benefits
The scholarship amount varies.
Eligibility
- Recipients shall be selected on the basis of academic excellence and outstanding achievement in journalism.
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Journalism
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
17 Jan 2027
School of Journalism scholarships are applied to a student’s university account to support a future semester of study. To apply, complete the College of Communication Arts & Sciences scholarship application.