Featured byMichigan State University
Overview
Scholarship type
Merit based
Number of scholarships to award
Multiple
Grant
Varies
Scholarship coverage
- tuition fee reduction
Description
The longtime director of the J-School and retired MSU Ombudsman, Stan Soffin earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Michigan in 1964 (we do not hold that against him), a master’s degree in Journalism from MSU in 1968 and his doctorate in American Studies from MSU in 1975. Soffin worked as a high school teacher, an instructor at the School of Journalism, a reporter and an editor. After 16 years as director of the School of Journalism, Soffin was appointed as ombudsman in 1998. He is a member of the Michigan Journalism Hall of Fame.
Benefits
The scholarship amount varies.
Eligibility
- Journalism major or master’s student who has completed at least 56 credits (including transfer credits) if an undergraduate student; or nine graduate-level credits at MSU if a graduate student
- Met minimum requirements for full-time student status
- Performed volunteer community service
- Demonstrated potential talent and aptitude in journalism by earning at least a 3.0 in JRN 200 and 300
- Graduate students with professional media experience are exempt from this latter criterion
Scholarship requirements
Disciplines
Journalism
Locations
United States
Nationality
Any
Study experience required
High school
Age
Unknown
Application
Application deadline
17 Jan 2027
School of Journalism scholarships are applied to a student’s university account to support a future semester of study. To apply, complete the College of Communication Arts & Sciences scholarship application.
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