Press Club launches scholarship for journalism students

Press Club launches scholarship for journalism students

Adults who wish to return to college may be inhibited by the costs associated with higher education. However, a number of private companies and government organizations recently launched scholarship programs in order to provide more aspiring graduates with access to a college education.

For example, the Press Club of Western Pennsylvania - a nonprofit organization comprised of communication professionals - recently announced that it is taking applications for its fifth annual $5,000 scholarship for aspiring journalists. The award is designed to encourage outstanding journalism students in print and broadcasting.

In order to qualify for the scholarship, learners are required to be enrolled at a university for more than two years, and they must be able to demonstrate why they should receive the award.

The financial aid package was created to inspire talented journalism students and support those who are furthering communication among media-related professionals.

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, broadcast journalists made an average of $852 per week during the 2008-2009 fiscal year, which is significantly higher than the average of $608 for other private industries.

By Mark Danson