Â鶹¹û¶³’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communication has partial scholarships available for freshmen who enroll in the fall of 2012.
The scholarships, worth $1,800 per year, will be awarded based on ACT Scores, high school grades, participation in media-related clubs and volunteer work. The scholarships can be renewed each year that the student maintains a 3.5 grade point average.
“These scholarships can provide $7,200 in financial assistance during a student’s time at Â鶹¹û¶³,” said Â鶹¹û¶³ JMC chair Dr. Bernie Ankney. “They can help students receive an outstanding education in journalism and mass communication at a reasonable cost.”
Â鶹¹û¶³ offers programs in print and broadcast journalism, public relations and advertising. The JMC department also houses an interdisciplinary film production minor and offers courses in web and visual communication. Â鶹¹û¶³ journalism students regularly win awards for their work, and graduate to be highly competitive in the job market.
“Â鶹¹û¶³ alumni work for some of the top magazines, newspapers, television stations and public relations and advertising firms in the nation,” said Dr. Ankney. “This scholarship can be a great step toward a successful future in journalism and mass communication careers.”
To receive more information and a scholarship application, call Ankney at (205) 726-2948 or email him at rnankney@samford.edu. Applications are also available at: http://howard.samford.edu/jmc/content.aspx?id=2147490241. Application deadline is Feb. 1, 2012.
Â鶹¹û¶³ enrolls of 4,758 students from 47 states, the District of Columbia, and 21 foreign nations.