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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit and need based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Varies
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
A 1982 J-School graduate, John Krieg worked for a variety of small and mid-sized daily newspapers in Michigan. He worked for the State News as a copy editor and garnered numerous writing awards during his time on campus. He was news editor of the Morning Sun in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. He died in an apartment fire in Mount Pleasant in 1984. He was just 23 years old. Friends and colleagues established this scholarship in his memory.
Benefits
The scholarship amount varies.
Eligibility
- This award is open to full or part-time School of Journalism undergraduates of at least junior standing who will be enrolled in courses in the upcoming fall
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Expressed career interest in newspaper journalism
- Preference will be given to students who have or are working or interning at a newspaper, or have financial need
- Application must include essay on the applicant’s philosophy of working with people
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 be considered, applicants must complete the application form for this scholarship opportunity.
Please write a short essay on your philosophy of working with people.