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The Harold K. Douthit Regional Scholarship

Ohio Newspapers Foundation

Established in memory of Harold K. Douthit, founder of Douthit Communications, Inc., Sandusky, and a former president of The Ohio Newspaper Association, the scholarship is given to student from northern Ohio who is currently enrolled and majoring in a field journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications degree program at an Ohio college or university.

Key Information

Eligibility Requirements

  • Age/Grade Level:
    Applicant must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior at an Ohio college or university for the 2016-2017 school year
  • Minimum GPA:
    3.0
  • Financial Need:
    Not Mentioned
  • Residence:
    Student from northern Ohio
  • School:
    Applicant must have graduated from a high school in Cuyahoga, Lorain, Huron, Erie, Wood, Geauga, Sandusky, Ottawa or Lucas county
  • College:
    Must be enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior at an Ohio college or university
  • Major/Career:
    Must be currently enrolled and majoring in a field of journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications degree program

Application Details

  • Transcript:
    Required
  • Resume/Activity List:
    Not required
  • Essay:
    Submit an autobiography of 750 to 1,000 words describing academic and career interests, awards, extracurricular activities and any journalism-related activities. The essay should include reasons for financial assistance.
  • Recommendation Letters:
    Two letters of recommendation from college or university faculty members familiar with the students work and career interests, with special emphasis on the students financial need
  • Portfolio/Work Samples:
    Students are encouraged to provide writing samples, articles, or other relevant work samples that have been published in print or digital formats (limit to two)

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