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Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Varies
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
This annual scholarship is awarded in the honor of Robert E. (Rip) Godfrey. Mr. Godfrey graduated from Michigan State in 1947 after playing football and serving as vice president of Phi Kappa Tau. He also belonged to the speech majors, football and Varsity Club. Mr. Godfrey’s career as a journalist spanned 33 years. He worked as a radio and television reporter/editor as well as in radio station management.
Benefits
The scholarship amount varies.
Eligibility
- Enrolled as an undergraduate student in the School of Journalism
- GPA of at least 3.0
- Preference is given to students who have demonstrated leadership qualities and a desire and willingness to participate in extracurricular activities
- The scholarship may be awarded to an entering freshman, providing the recipient has maintained at least a 3.0 GPA throughout high school
- Upper-class students may also receive the scholarship if they have achieved and maintained a minimum GPA of 3.0 in their general and degree program curriculum
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Journalism
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
17 Jan 2027
All applicants must present a paper of approximately 1,000 words on the topic of their choice.
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.