The Akron Press Club Scholarship Program
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For undergraduate students only
Amount – varies by year
G.P.A. Requirement – TBD
Student Levels Eligible -- – all students who have been admitted to the Buchtel College
and the School of Communication majoring in communications, journalism, or public
relations at The University of Akron.. To be eligible, a student must have junior or senior
status at The University of Akron during the semester in which the award will be paid;
demonstrate outstanding academic performance as evidenced by his or her academic
transcript; be pursuing a declared major in communications, journalism, or public
relations; and show professional promise through a track record of involvement in
professional work or internships or student activities related to the field; samples of work,
and an essay describing plans for a career in communications, journalism, or public
relations.
Distributed occasionally
Renewable -- A student may receive the award a maximum of two times by going
through the application and review process, but the award cannot be renewed
automatically.
Description -- The Akron Press Club Scholarship Program was created in 1999 by the
board of The Akron Press Club to recognize Colleges and Universities within a fivecounty area that actively support the Press Club. The Akron Press Club Scholarship will
be promoted in all literature concerning awards and in presentations to prospective
students. A member of the Press Club's Board will be present to make the award, and
each annual award will be publicized by the University with prominent mention of The
Akron Press Club.