Women’s Sports Foundation
Scholarship Name: Dorothy Harris Endowed Scholarship
Description: The Women’s Sports Foundation is committed to the diversification of the sports industry, not only in athletics but in the areas of sports management and psychology. The Dorothy Harris Endowed Scholarship, named for pioneer sports psychologist Dorothy Harris, offers $1,500 as an extra boost to female graduate students interested in pursuing advanced degrees in these areas.
Award: $1,500
Awards per Year: 2
Award is Open to: Female graduate students
Major/Field of Study: Physical Education, Sports Management, Sports Psychology of Sports Sociology
How to Apply/Contact: More information about this scholarship is available on the Women’s Sports Foundation website.
The Association of Electronic Journalists
Scholarship Name: The Abe Schechter Graduate Scholarship
Description: For students pursuing graduate degrees in the fields of electronic journalism (including video, photo and radio news), the Association of Electronic Journalist sponsors two graduate level scholarships. The Abe Schechter Graduate Scholarship, named for the first Vice President of News for NBC, supports current graduate students with at least one year of study left. This scholarship requires cooperation from your department and/or academic advisor, so talk to your school as you begin the application process to make sure your application is the best it can be!
Award: $2,000
Awards per Year: 1
Award is Open to: Graduate Students
Major/Field of Study: Broadcast Journalism, Radio, Electronic Journalism
How to Apply/Contact: You can download a copy of the application at the Radio Television Digital News Association website.