University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

Foundation Scholarships

Murray, Arthur L. Memorial Journalism


AMOUNT: Variable; $1,800 Total
AVAILABLE: Annually
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Meritorious service will be the primary basis for choosing the recipient(s) of this award. This service may be in reporting, copy writing, layout, editing, artwork, or any related function to a University publication: The View, the University Bulletin, The Spectator, The Flip Side, NOTA as well as meritorious service of a student for a University web publication. The recipient must be a continuing student.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Students do not apply for this award. Candidates are nominated by the advisor/supervisor of the named publications above.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: N/A
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
A committee of the Department of Communication and Journalism faculty will select recipient(s) from nominations received.
SELECTION DEADLINE: early to mid April
NOTIFICATION:
The recipient(s) will be sent a notification letter by the chair of the Department of Communication and Journalism. The Chair will complete and submit a “Scholarship Award Form” for each recipient to the Financial Aid Office.
SPECIAL NOTES:
A letter of gratitude addressed to the Arthur L. Murray Journalism Fund should be submitted directly to the department program assistant. The winner of this award is expected to attend the Department of Communication and Journalism Student Excellence Recognition Reception held the last day of spring classes.