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John & Elsie Krikorian Journalism Scholarship

Community Foundation of the Verdugos

John & Elsie Krikorian Journalism Scholarship is a $500 grant given to high school seniors of Burbank, Glendale, Foothill, or surrounding Los Angeles areas. The scholarship aims to support students who want to pursue Journalism, Publishing, Marketing or Business.

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Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    The applicant must be a high school senior.
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • School:
    The scholarship is open to graduating senior from high schools in the Burbank, Glendale, Foothill, or surrounding Los Angeles areas.
  • Major/Career:
    The awardee must pursue Journalism, Publishing, Marketing or Business.

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Required
  • Essay:
    In a typed personal essay on a separate sheet of paper, the applicant should discuss his/her career goals in the area(s) of journalism, publishing, marketing or business must be received with the scholarship application.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Confidential Recommendation Letter Submit one Confidential Recommendation Letter. The letter may be from a recent teacher, coach, employer, or guidance counselor. It may be mailed to the Foundation or given to the student in a sealed envelope to be included with the application.
  • Other Materials:
    The applicant must submit a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). Please attach a copy of the FAFSAs Student Aid Report (SAR) to your scholarship packet and Official Enrollment Verification Form with Stamp/Seal (Once enrolled full-time for Fall Semester at a College/University or Career Technical School).

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