150 West Brambleton Avenue
Norfolk VA 23510
757/446-2913
757/222-5850 (Fax)
http://www.landmarkcommunications.com
jlamkin@lcimedia.com
757/446-2913
757/222-5850 (Fax)
http://www.landmarkcommunications.com
jlamkin@lcimedia.com
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Scholarship Name :LANDMARK COMMUNICATIONS INC.
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Number Of Awards :Up to 3
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Renewable :Yes, 2 years; maintain a 2.5 GPA; adhere to standards and ethics of professional journalism; uphold a positive public image as a Landmark Scholar; be punctual and have good attendance; comply with Landmark’s general employment policies during internship; and participate in available training, workshops and seminars.
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States In Which Available :Virginia
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Scholarship Amount :$5,000 + newsroom internship
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Deadline :NOV 30
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Eligibility Criteria :Must be a U.S. citizen or registered permanent resident with GPA of 2.5 or better and goal of becoming a print journalism professional. Must have ties to the Mid-Atlantic/Southern region; be a member of a minority group (Asian, Hispanic, African- American, Native American); be a college sophomore enrolled full time (at least 12 credit hours/semester) in a 4-year degree program; and have a personal vehicle for on-the-job transportation. Award based on grades, work samples, financial needs, recommendations, and targeted selection/interview skills. Summer internship between sophomore and junior years and junior and senior years. At the end of each summer, scholarship awarded. On graduation, eligible for a 1-year internship with full benefits and the possibility of continued employment.
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Specific Target Group :Health,Art,Design
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How To Apply :Download application from website and submit with 500-word autobiography; résumé (include expected graduation date); college transcript; and 3 letters of recommendation from professional colleagues or professors. Provide work samples, a minimum of 3 college or professional newspaper/magazine or other work samples (include 3 copies of your sample, photocopies, or disks as well as e-mail attachments if applying online).
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Contact To :Jean Lamkin