Scholarships
Missouri School of Journalism’s Washington Program awards first Hurley Scholarship to Keara Shannon
By Austin Fitzgerald Columbia, Mo. (Jan. 18, 2022) — Keara Shannon, a junior at the Missouri School of Journalism, has been selected as the first recipient of the new Curtis B. Hurley Washington Public Affairs Journalism Scholarship. With the help of the $2,500 scholarship, Shannon will spend the spring 2022 semester in the nation’s capital … Continued
Josh Hayes Scholarship grants new opportunities for incoming journalism students
Josh Hayes (left) and Daniel Pierce tailgating as Mizzou alums. By Kelly Lopez The Missouri School of Journalism prides itself on producing top journalists and strategic communicators. Graduate Josh Hayes of the class of 1999 embodied what a Mizzou Tiger is supposed to be — and more. “Josh was a creative person,” says Dan Pierce, … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism welcomes 80 high-achieving Walter Williams Scholars to campus
The Walter Williams Scholars program represents the highest level of student distinction in the J-School Columbia, Mo. (Sept. 7, 2021) — The Missouri School of Journalism welcomed 80 exceptional students this fall as they begin their studies in journalism and strategic communication as Walter Williams Scholars. The talented students come from 20 states. Now in … Continued
Missouri Journalism students win awards, scholarships in 2020-2021 Hearst Journalism Awards Program
By Nate Brown Columbia, Mo. (June 22, 2021) — Five students, including a project team of three, won awards and scholarships during the 2020-2021 Hearst Journalism Awards Program, which culminated this month with the 61st annual Hearst National Championships. Two students advanced to the championships. Collectively, the students won $15,000 in scholarships. Annabel Thorpe won … Continued
Three Missouri School of Journalism students receive Donald W. Reynolds Scholarships in Business Journalism
By Jennifer Nelson-Pallikkathayil Columbia, Mo. (May 11, 2021) — Missouri School of Journalism students Ian Laird, Isabella Ledonne and Emmy Lucas have each won a $2,500 Donald W. Reynolds Scholarship in Business Journalism. The scholarship is named for Donald W. Reynolds, a journalist, a businessman and entrepreneur, who left the Missouri School of Journalism to … Continued
Rashi Shrivastava receives $6,500 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting
Graduate student said Carol Loomis articles inspired her interest in magazine journalism and long-form writing By Jennifer Nelson-Pallikkathayil Columbia, Mo. (May 10, 2021) — Missouri School of Journalism graduate student Rashi Shrivastava of Pune, India, BJ ‘19, received a $6,500 Carol Loomis Scholarship for Business Reporting. Carol Loomis, BJ ‘51, started the annual scholarship that … Continued
Junior Skylar Laird receives the $2,000 Jerry Heaster Scholarship in Business Journalism
Professor helps young journalist uncover interest in business reporting By Jennifer Nelson-Pallikkathayil Columbia, Mo. (May 5, 2021) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Skylar Laird is a 2021 recipient of the $2,000 Jerry Heaster Scholarship in Business Journalism. She is studying journalism with an emphasis in print and digital news reporting. Jerry Heaster was an … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism junior Mac McMullan named 2021 Cherng Summer Scholar
Rising MU junior receives $7,000 and access to research expense account By Jennifer Nelson-Pallikkathayil Columbia, Mo. (May 3, 2021) — Missouri School of Journalism junior Mac McMullan of Kennett, Missouri, was named a 2021 Cherng Summer Scholar, one of the University of Missouri’s most prestigious and ambitious summer research and artistry programs. The program is … Continued
Journalism students awarded three of four 2021 Hesburgh Scholarships
Students credit Missouri Method, faculty mentorship and flexible curriculum for success at J-School Columbia, Mo. (April 27, 2021) – Three journalism students have been awarded three of four University of Missouri 2021 Hesburgh Scholarships. Sydney Boeger, Maggie Courtney and Alice Yu each receive a $1,000 scholarship. Brandon Ford, who is studying religious studies and is … Continued
Missouri School of Journalism scholarship to honor media leader and innovator Pam Johnson, BJ ’69
RJI founding executive director served as champion of female and minority journalists In recognition of her leadership in the media industry and her role in securing its future as the founding executive director of the Reynolds Journalism Institute, family, friends and former colleagues are organizing a campaign to create a scholarship in honor of Pam … Continued