Category: College of Journalism and Communications

Graduate Award Contact: J. Robyn Goodman, Ph.D.
rgoodman@jou.ufl.edu
PO BOX 118400
GAINESVILLE, FL, 32611-8400
352-392-4046

Undergraduate Award Contact: Katrice Graham
kgraham@jou.ufl.edu
PO BOX 118400
GAINESVILLE, FL, 32611-8400
352-392-0289

https://www.jou.ufl.edu/current-students/current-undergraduate/current-academics/scholarships/

Peter G. Gordon/Sun-Sentinel Scholarship

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Journalism and telecommunication undergraduates.


Value:

$1,000-$2,000

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

College of Journalism and Communications

Philip L. Graham Scholarship Fund

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Telecommunication majors from the Jacksonville, Miami, or Orlando areas of Florida; demonstrated ability to overcome educational, social or family disadvantages; demonstrate academic merit, and/or leadership potential.


Value:

Varies

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

College of Journalism and Communications

Poole Foundation Scholarship in Journalism

College Awarded Aid
Need-based


The students must be Florida residents and graduates of a Florida high school. This fund is based on financial need and for juniors or seniors in journalism planning
a career as a newspaper reporter. Student must be a Florida resident and graduate of a Florida high school and must be majoring in journalism.

Application Information:
Contact the College of Journalism and Communications.


Value:

Varies

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

College of Journalism and Communications

Rachel B. Lowenstein Scholarship

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Students who have held an executive position at a Florida high school publication or broadcast station.


Value:

$900

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

College of Journalism and Communications

Rae O. Weimer Scholarship

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Open to all majors; student must demonstrate evidence of passion for and commitment to chosen field and capacity to succeed as a professional.


Value:

$2,600

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

College of Journalism and Communications

Ralph and Bronia Lowenstein Assistantship

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Graduate students in the college.


Value:

Varies

Degree:

Graduate

College:

College of Journalism and Communications

Randolph A. Hearst Broadcast News Scholarship

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Telecommunication majors; preference to broadcast journalism students.


Value:

$950

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

College of Journalism and Communications

Red Barber Radio Scholarship

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Telecommunication juniors and seniors; preference to applicants planning a career in sports broadcasting; financial need considered.


Value:

$400

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

College of Journalism and Communications

Red Newton Freedom of Information Assistantships

College Awarded Aid
Not Need-based


Junior or senior in any major in the college; completion of MMC4200 with a 3.0 or be willing to take it the next semester.


Value:

$1,500

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

College of Journalism and Communications

Russell Brines Scholarship in International or Political Reporting

College Awarded Aid
Need-based


Journalism majors showing interest in reporting in areas of international politics, foreign affairs, or national politics; demonstrated financial need.


Value:

$900

Degree:

Undergraduate

College:

College of Journalism and Communications