There are two scholarships available through the Scott J. Bacherman Fund.
One $3,000 award is available for journalism majors who have secured internships in media fields such as, but not limited to, print, broadcast, convergent, digital, emerging or cross platform or those who have secured internships in journalism, sports, entertainment or public relations.
One $3,000 award will support a student of any major in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences who has secured an internship in media fields such as, but not limited to, print, broadcast, convergent, digital, emerging or cross platform or those who have secured internships in journalism, sports, entertainment or public relations.
Award: $6,000 (two $3,000 awards given)
Eligibility: Journalism majors and students of any major in the College of Social & Behavioral Sciences. Preference will be given to students who have experience, paid or unpaid, in campus media including, but not limited to, WMUA, TV19, Daily Collegian or Amherst Wire. Eligible recipients must have demonstrated financial need as determined by the financial aid office and have a minimum 3.0 grade point average.
Spring Award Cycle: Please see AcademicWorks for application deadlines and to apply.