Scholarships
Missouri School of Journalism welcomes 85 high-achieving Walter Williams Scholars to campus
Now in its 17th year, the Walter Williams Scholars program represents the highest level of student distinction in the J-School. Columbia, Mo. (Aug. 28, 2020) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomed 85 exceptional students this fall as they begin their studies in journalism and strategic communication as Walter Williams Scholars. The talented students come … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism senior Kaitlyn Hoevelmann receives Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism
Columbia, Mo. (June 22, 2020) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Kaitlyn Hoevelmann is the 2020 recipient of the $2,500 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism. Originally from St. Louis, Hoevelmann is pursuing undergraduate degrees in print and digital journalism and economics. After graduation, she would like to have a career as a business … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism student Emmy Lucas receives $5,000 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting
Columbia, Mo. (June 19, 2020) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Emmy Lucas is the recipient of the $5,000 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting for 2020. “I am honestly so touched. Carol Loomis is a trailblazer for not only women in business journalism but women in journalism as a whole,” said Lucas. “It amazes … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism senior Kelly Kullman receives $2,000 Jerry Heaster Scholarship for Business Reporting
Columbia, Mo. (June 18, 2020) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Kelly Kullman is the 2020 recipient of the $2,000 Jerry Heaster Scholarship in Business Journalism. “I am truly honored to have been chosen as the recipient of the Jerry Heaster Scholarship Award,” said Kullman. “I am very grateful to the committee for believing in … Continued
5 Missouri Journalism students win Dow Jones News Fund internships
Students selected will receive remote, pre-internship training, $1,500 scholarship and membership in professional associations. Columbia, Mo. (May 20, 2020) — Five Missouri School of Journalism students are among the 79 undergraduate and graduate students who have won a nationwide competition for prestigious Dow Jones News Fund (DJNF) internships for this summer. They will work as data … Continued
Katelynn McIlwain and Titus Wu receive MU Award for Academic Distinction
Students recognized for “going above and beyond” By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (April 15, 2020) — Sophomore Katelynn McIlwain and senior Titus Wu, journalism students at the Missouri School of Journalism, were two of 15 students selected this year for the University of Missouri‘s Award for Academic Distinction. “The award recognizes undergraduate students who go … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism Senior Shoshana Dubnow wins $2,500 Homer L. Hall Scholarship
The scholarship honors a former Missouri high school newspaper adviser. Columbia, Mo. (Feb. 10, 2020) — Becoming a journalist who makes a difference by instigating positive change is one of Shoshana Dubnow’s biggest career goals. “Every community has its share of injustice,” said Dubnow. “I believe it’s the journalist’s responsibility to not only report on … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism student Chelsea Roemer named one of eight AWSM Scholars across the nation
Honor includes internship, scholarship Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 28, 2020) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Chelsea Roemer has been named one of eight 2020 AWSM Scholars nationwide by the Association for Women in Sports Media. As part of the honor, she will receive the Joyce-Jenks Family Scholarship and work a paid media relations internship with … Continued
Ethan Brown Receives $2,000 Jerry Heaster Scholarship for Business Reporting
Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 25, 2019) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Ethan Brown is the 2019 recipient of the $2,000 Jerry Heaster Scholarship in Business Journalism. He is studying journalism with an emphasis in investigative journalism. “Ethan was Minnesota’s high school journalist of the year in 2017. In his young career at Mizzou, he has … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism senior Shoshana Dubnow awarded prestigious Kaplan Fellowship at ABC News
She has hands-on experience from KOMU-TV, State Government Reporting Program and Euronews By Jennifer Nelson Columbia, Mo. (Oct. 8, 2019) — Missouri School of Journalism senior Shoshana Dubnow will work at ABC News Washington Bureau in Washington, D.C., next semester as the 27th David Kaplan Memorial Fellow. Amy Thomas, manager, Bureau Affairs at ABC News, … Continued