University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Foundation Scholarships

Devroy, Ann Fellowship


AMOUNT: $1,400.00
AVAILABLE: Annually
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Recipient must show exceptional promise and ability as a journalist including demonstrated interest in, and aptitude for, a reporting career. Outstanding contributions to The Spectator, a commitment to high standards in reporting and financial need are also requirements.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Application forms are available in the Department of Communication and Journalism office.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: Early to mid April
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
A committee of the Department of Communication and Journalism faculty and The Spectator adviser will select a recipient.
SELECTION DEADLINE: Early to mid April
NOTIFICATION:
The Communication and Journalism Department Chair will inform the recipient and announce the award at the annual Ann Devroy Memorial Forum. The Chair will also complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid Office. The recipient is expected to attend the annual Ann Devroy Forum. It is expected that the recipient attend the Department of Communication and Journalism Student Excellence Recognition Reception held the last day of spring classes.
SPECIAL NOTES:
The Ann Devroy Fellowship was established in 1998 to recognize the outstanding journalistic work of 1970 alumna Ann Devroy (1948-1997) and to stimulate and assist Journalism students to emulate her professional achievements. Letters of gratitude addressed to Mr. Milton Coleman, Mr. Mark Matthews, and to the Devroy Scholarship Committee should be submitted directly to the Department of Communication and Journalism program assistant.