Scholarship Essays
For a more detailed description of individual scholarship requirements, and for information on all awards offered, please review the scholarship overview.
The following journalism scholarships require an additional essay beyond the one required for the general scholarship application:
| Award | Essay Requirement |
| Arab and Islamic Journalism Scholarship | 1000-word on interest as it relates to Arab or Islamic cultures |
| Bill Ford/SWOOP Scholarship | 1000-word on interest in field of advertising |
| Dr. James L Rogers PR Scholarship | 1000-word on interest in the field of public affairs, issues management, corporate communication or crisis communications. State reasons for choice and preparations/skills needed. |
| Les Dames D’Escoffier Scholarship | Submit a food story (restaurant review, chef interview, food feature article on a cuisine, beverage or health issue or trend) |
Your general essay will count toward the following essays (no additional essays are required), but these may require additional materials:
| Award | Essay Requirement |
| Advertising Scholarship | 500-word essay that describes the applicant's career goals in Advertising, and, if a continuing student, positive experience as a student in the Mayborn School of Journalism. |
| Charles and Madge Dameron Journalism Scholarship | 500 word about interest in field of journalism and what skills and preparation are needed for success |
| David T. Lane/Belo Corp. Scholars Program |
Portfolio and essay outlining personal motivation and professional goals |
| First Generation Advertising Student Diversity Champion Scholarship | Résumé and 500 word essay explaining your career interest and plans |
| First Generation Journalism Student Diversity Champion Scholarship | Résumé and 500 word essay explaining your career interest and plans |
| First Generation Public Relations Student Diversity Champion Scholarship | Résumé and 500 word essay explaining your career interest and plans |
| Gage Future Journalist Schlarship | 500 word on outlook of journalism as a field |
| William Randolph Hearst Scholarship | 250 and 500 words about your personal motivation and professional goals, including plans to work in the field of journalism. |