Sponsor
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Native
American Journalists Association (NAJA)
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Title
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NATIVE AMERICAN JOURNALISTS ASSOCIATION
SCHOLARSHIP
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Administrator
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NAJA
Scholarship Committee
555 Dakota St.
Al Neuharth Media Center
Vermillion, SD 57069
phone: 605.677.5282 fax: 866.694.4264
e-mail: info@naja.com
url: www.naja.com/programs/students/scholarships
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Purpose
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Administered
by the Native American Journalists Association, the program awards
scholarships annually to Native American college students majoring in
journalism or mass communications.
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Eligibility
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NAJA
member enrolled in an accredited school and studying journalism and/or
communications; Member of a federally or state recognized tribe.
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General Information
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Scholarship
is designed to cover books, tuition, and other education costs for NAJA
members. NAJA student membership are $10 (high school) and $20 (college.)
Membership and Scholarship Applications available on web site.
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Awards
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Range
from $500 - $5,000 depending upon availability of funds.
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Deadlines
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April
1, 2008.
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Required Documentation
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Complete
Application; Cover Letter; Transcripts; List of Class Enrollment for
2006-2007 Academic Year; Proof of Enrollment in Recognized Tribe; Letters
of Recommendation; Aired or Published Work Samples; FASFA.
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