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Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship

$30,000
Award Amount
Jan 31, 2027
Deadline
3.25+
Min GPA
Description

The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to carrying on the tireless mission of the late Trib Total Media managing editor to inspire the next generation of journalists to pursue their work with the same unfailing passion and integrity that Jim displayed each day. Each year, Trib Total Media will select one Western Pennsylvania student to receive up to $30,000 in scholarship funds awarded in annual installments of up to $7,500 each. The recipient also will receive a summer internship at Trib Total Media and, upon graduation, an offer for full-time employment.Applicants must be enrolled in or (if currently a high school senior) planning to attend, an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Journalism, English Writing or Communication and remain in the approved course of study through graduation, with a primary residence in the Pittsburgh region, including, but not limited to Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland or Washington counties, and must maintain a minimum GPA of 3.25.

Eligible Majors
Communications & Journalism
English
Application Requirements

Cover Letter

Transcript

Letter of Recommendation

Writing Sample

Proof of Enrollment / Acceptance Letter

Interview

Eligibility
Level of Study

High School Senior, Undergraduate

Degree Type

Bachelor

Enrollment Status

Not Specified

Financial Need

Not required

Applicant Type

High School Senior, Undergraduate Student

Location
States

Pennsylvania

Counties

Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland, Washington

Cities

Pittsburgh

School Requirements
School Type

4-Year College/University

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