Foundation Scholarships

Friedrick, Joanne Print Journalism

Junior or senior with at least one undergraduate semester remaining. Demonstrated excellence in print journalism. Students who have made major contributions of time and effort to the editorial success of a campus publication. Demonstrated achievement in the classroom with a cumulative grade point average of at least 3.0.

Application forms are available in the Department of Communication and Journalism office.

A committee of Department of Communication and Journalism faculty members, including at least one staff member who advises a campus publication, will select the recipient based on demonstrated excellence in print journalism and commitment to the news editorial field.

The Department Chair will send a notification letter to the recipient. The Chair will also complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” to the Financial Aid Office.

The award may be split between individuals. This scholarship was created by Joanne Friedrick, a 1978 graduate of UWEC’s Department of Journalism. As a student, Joanne was the editor of the Periscope and a member of The Spectator staff. Letters of gratitude addressed to Ms. Joanne Friedrick should be submitted to the UW-Eau Claire Foundation Office, S-2145173 . The recipient is expected to attend the Journalism convocation event.