Students interested in pursuing higher education in journalism or a related field are invited to apply for the Big Island Press Club’s annual scholarship.
Each year, the BIPC offers five different scholarships to Big Island students interested in journalism. The scholarships include the $1,500 Robert C. Miller Memorial Scholarship, $1,000 Bill Arballo Scholarship, $1,000 Marcia Reynolds Scholarship, $600 Yukino Fukubori Memorial Scholarship, and $500 Jack Markey Memorial Scholarship.
In 2014, five Big Island students were awarded a total of $4,600 by the club at its annual scholarship dinner.
Interested applicants must meet the following qualifications to be eligible to apply: have residential ties to the Big Island, express a clear interest in and aptitude for a career in journalism or a related field, be pursuing a degree in journalism or a related field, be enrolled full time at an accredited college or university, and maintain a strong record of academic achievement.
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The BIPC Scholarship Committee will determine the awardees.
Eligible applicants can find the scholarship forms and instruction at the BIPC website. Applications are also available from high school counselors at Big Island public and private high schools.
All applications must be postmarked by the deadline to apply, April 18.
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