The Sigfred, Jeanette and Dean Johnson Scholarship in English and Journalism

Criteria

• Undergraduate student majoring in Journalism.
• Minimum 3.0 GPA at WIU or transfer 3.0 GPA for new transfers.
• Preference is for an underrepresented minority who has proven financial need
• An essay submitted from a Journalism class.

Terms

• Amount of each award is $1000 to be disbursed ½ fall and ½ spring, usually to the student’s university account.

Selection Process

• Students must submit a paper along with the application form to the Broadcasting and Journalism Department.
• The Scholarship Committee will review and make the selection.

Inquiries

Inquiries should be sent to the Chair, Department of Broadcasting and Journalism.

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Department of Broadcasting & Journalism
Sallee Hall 306, Western Illinois University
Macomb, IL 61455
Phone: (309) 298-2888
Email: Broadcasting@wiu.edu

Application Process

• Applications can be submitted online.

Online Application