It is with great pleasure that the Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists announces its 2008 Scholarship Contest.All high school and undergraduate students of color (African American, Hispanic, Asian, etc.) are eligible to apply for this contest. Deadline is Oct. 22, 2008. Applications must be postmarked by this date to be considered.
This year, we will award three $1,000 scholarships to deserving minority college students who are pursuing careers in journalism. Our desire is to empower young journalists of color to join the ranks of the working press.
In addition to the scholarship, our 2008 winners will receive student membership in the National Association of Black Journalists and TBABJ for one year.
Students currently enrolled in college or graduating high school seniors are encouraged to apply. Graduate students and previous grand prize winners are NOT eligible. Applicants MUST have a connection to the Tampa Bay area, which includes Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota, among other communities in the region. We expect our winners to attend TBABJ’s annual awards banquet in the fall.Completed application packets must be postmarked by Oct 22.
Questions? Contact Kevin Graham, TBABJ’s Scholarship Coordinator, at 813-226-3433 or kgraham@sptimes.com.
Feel free to print out the application below and send back: 
2008 Student Scholarship Application
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008!
All materials become the property of TBABJ and will not be returned.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Last Name:_________________ Middle Initial:____ First Name:___________________
Permanent Address:_______________________________________________________
City:_________________________ State:________ Zip Code: ____________________
Permanent Phone Number:___________________ Personal E-mail:_________________
Present Address: __________________________________________________________
City:_________________________ State:________ Zip Code: ____________________
Present Phone Number:_____________________________________________________
Social Security Number:____________________ Are you a U.S. Citizen:___Yes ___No
If not, do you have legal documentation supporting your stay in the United States?______
School Classification for school year 2008-09 (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc):_________
College or University:______________________________________________________
(High school seniors, please name your current school and the post-secondary institution you plan to attend.)
Projected Graduation Date (mm/yy):__________________________________________
II. Please consider the following topic in a 500-word essay:
Analyze the media’s coverage of a recent news story involving race, class or religion. Discuss how you would have covered the story.
Please enclose a photograph and five collated copies of the following:
► Completed Application
► Essay
► Resume
► Three to six examples of journalistic work (Broadcast journalists may submit a DVD but must note their role in each production, i.e. sound technician, lighting, writer, producer).
Please also include one sealed copy of the following:
► Official school transcript (Must be enclosed in an official school envelope and be stamped by your registrar’s or principal’s office).
► One to two letters of recommendation from faculty, employees or journalists familiar with your career goals.
Mail applications to:
Kevin Graham, Scholarship Coordinator
Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists
1000 N Ashley Drive, Suite 700
Tampa, FL 33602
2008 Student Scholarship Application
Deadline: Applications must be postmarked by Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2008!
All materials become the property of TBABJ and will not be returned.
Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Last Name:_________________ Middle Initial:____ First Name:___________________
Permanent Address:_______________________________________________________
City:_________________________ State:________ Zip Code: ____________________
Permanent Phone Number:___________________ Personal E-mail:_________________
Present Address: __________________________________________________________
City:_________________________ State:________ Zip Code: ____________________
Present Phone Number:_____________________________________________________
Social Security Number:____________________ Are you a U.S. Citizen:___Yes ___No
If not, do you have legal documentation supporting your stay in the United States?______
School Classification for school year 2008-09 (i.e. freshman, sophomore, etc):_________
College or University:______________________________________________________
(High school seniors, please name your current school and the post-secondary institution you plan to attend.)
Projected Graduation Date (mm/yy):__________________________________________
II. Please consider the following topic in a 500-word essay:
Analyze the media’s coverage of a recent news story involving race, class or religion. Discuss how you would have covered the story.
Please enclose a photograph and five collated copies of the following:
► Completed Application
► Essay
► Resume
► Three to six examples of journalistic work (Broadcast journalists may submit a DVD but must note their role in each production, i.e. sound technician, lighting, writer, producer).
Please also include one sealed copy of the following:
► Official school transcript (Must be enclosed in an official school envelope and be stamped by your registrar’s or principal’s office).
► One to two letters of recommendation from faculty, employees or journalists familiar with your career goals.
Mail applications to:
Kevin Graham, Scholarship Coordinator
Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists
1000 N Ashley Drive, Suite 700
Tampa, FL 33602
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