Scholarships

Pierre L. Bowman Memorial
Endowed in 1987 to honor Pierre Bowman, arts/theater reviewer and feature writer, the Honolulu Star Bulletin.

Special Notes/Requirements:
Demonstrated interest in culture and the arts; include an autobiographical statement. Biographical profile of Pierre L. Bowman, including his contribution to journalism.

Other considerations: National Student Exchange participant, Hawaiian or part-Hawaiian heritage.

Eligible: Print / Broadcast

Application Due: April 1st (to be awarded in the Fall)

Amount: Up to $1,500; Amounts are determined upon approval

James H. Couey Jr. Memorial
Established in 1972 by the Hawaii Publishers Association in honor of James Couey Jr., publisher of the Honolulu Star Bulletin from 1968 to 1971.

Special Notes/Requirements:
Must have completed at least two years at UH Manoa; autobiographical statement must accompany application. Biographical profile of James H. Couey, Jr., including his contribution to journalism.

Eligible: Print

Application Due: April 1st (to be awarded in the Fall)

Amount: Varies; Amounts are detemined upon approval

Louise Hess Miller Travel Fund
To assist participation in student exchange and study abroad programs, and to support student travel to regional and national journalism and public relations conferences.

Special Notes/Requirements:
See Advisor for details

Eligible: All

Application Due: Open

Amount: Varies; Amounts are determined upon approval

Pat Pitzer Memorial
Established in 1997 in memory of Pat Pitzer, writer and editor for 20 years with Honolulu Publishing.

Special Notes/Requirements:
Female students are encouraged to apply. A thoughtful, well-researched essay (700 - 1000 words) on the future of magazine writing. May have a Hawaii slant in exploring such aspects as travel writing, writing for entertainment or for educational purposes, but need not be limited to these subjects.

Eligible: Print

Application Due: April 1st (to be awarded in the Fall)

Amount: Up to $500; Amounts are determined upon approval

Eugene Tao Award
Endowed in 2000 by the Hawaii Tribune Herald to honor this long-time Big Island editor.

Special Notes/Requirements:
The Hawaii Tribune-Herald will also make a summer internship available in Hilo as part of this award. Big Island students are especially encouraged to apply.

Eligible: Print

Application Due: November 1st (to be awarded in either the Spring or the Summer)

Amount: Up to $1,500; Amounts are determined upon approval

Charles Ware Memorial
Established in 1996 to honor the late Charles A. Ware, who was a veteran newsman and ombudsman for The Honolulu Advertiser.

Special Notes/Requirements:
Demonstrated concern for ethics and responsibility in journalism. Must have at least one more semester before graduation. Biographical profile of Charles A. Ware, including his contribution to journalism.

Eligible: Print

Application Due: Open

Amount: Varies; Amounts are determined upon approval

Scripps League Newspapers Education
To assist full-time, declared Journalism majors

Special Notes/Requirements:
Demonstrated ability. Must be enrolled full-time with at least one more semester before graduation.

Eligible: All

Application Due: Open

Amount: Varies; Amounts are determined upon approval

Carol Burnett Fund for Responsible Journalism
Endowed in 1981 by Actress Carol Burnett "to support teaching and research designed to further high standards of ethics and professionalism in journalism, and for awards to outstanding students who have demonstrated a strong sense of journalistic responsibility and integrity."

Special Notes/Requirements:
Demonstrate a strong sense of journalistic responsibility and integrity.

Eligible: All

Application Due: April 1st (to be awarded in the Fall) & November 1st (to be awarded in the Spring)

Amount: Varies; Amounts are determined upon approval