Underclassmen and Adviser Scholarship Opportunities
The Southern California Journalism Education Association is looking for students to honor for their accomplishments on their high school journalism staffs with the following scholarships. Your school must be a member of SCJEA.
Jolene Combs Scholarship Award, four up to $500
For teachers or students who want to obtain summer training for their journalism class.
Jolene Combs was a champion for journalism students and teachers and her joy of teaching and mentoring is honored by helping those who need to receive additional journalism training. Scholarships may not exceed $500 and will be awarded to students entering 9th through 12th grades and teachers with fewer than three years’ experience. They must demonstrate a financial need and must write no more than 500 words to explain how this training will help them as a journalist and why they need the assistance.
Deadline Information
· Entries must be submitted by the end of the day March 7
Include with your application (submit via the button above):
· Finalists will be notified by email and scheduled for a 10-15 minute interview at the SCJEA State Media Contest. Interview times will be assigned between 12:00-3:00 p.m.
For teachers or students who want to obtain summer training for their journalism class.
Jolene Combs was a champion for journalism students and teachers and her joy of teaching and mentoring is honored by helping those who need to receive additional journalism training. Scholarships may not exceed $500 and will be awarded to students entering 9th through 12th grades and teachers with fewer than three years’ experience. They must demonstrate a financial need and must write no more than 500 words to explain how this training will help them as a journalist and why they need the assistance.
Deadline Information
· Entries must be submitted by the end of the day March 7
Include with your application (submit via the button above):
- 500 or fewer word explanation of how this training will help you as a journalist or as an adviser.
- A statement detailing your need for this scholarship.
- A statement of your journalism accomplishments.
- A recommendation from your journalism adviser (for student applicants only)
- Transcript through first semester of this year (for student applicants only)
· Finalists will be notified by email and scheduled for a 10-15 minute interview at the SCJEA State Media Contest. Interview times will be assigned between 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Senior Scholarship Opportunities
The Southern California Journalism Education Association is looking for students to honor for their accomplishments on their high school journalism staffs with the following scholarships. For these scholarships, a high school senior must have served at least one year on a publication staff by June 2020 and complete the application requirements. Your school must also be a member of SCJEA.
Ted Tajima Scholarship Award $1000
For graduating seniors only
Ted Tajima was the adviser at Alahambra High School for 35 years, a founder of SCJEA, and adviser to many current professional journalists. In addition, he served as national vice-president of JEA and president of SCJEA. The Moor, then a weekly newspaper was a perennial NSPA All-American. He was a mentor to many advisers.
Carol Hallenbeck Scholarship Award $500
For graduating seniors only
Carol Hallenbeck for 20 years advised the Accolade at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton. The newspaper won awards at many levels. She was a frequent speaker at state and national conventions and a co-editor of Practical ideas for Teaching Journalism, a book with lessons for Journalism and yearbook advisers. She was a leader in Orange County JEA and SCJEA.
Betty Rogers Scholarship Award, two at $250
For graduating seniors only
Betty Rogers was the adviser to the Lancer Scroll at Bell Gardens High School. For many years she was the link to Southern California newspaper and yearbook advisers because she served as treasurer for the organization, handling dues, tracking registration and being a faithful supporter of scholastic journalism.
Deadline Information
· Entries must be submitted by the end of the day March 7
Include with your application (submit via the button above):
For graduating seniors only
Ted Tajima was the adviser at Alahambra High School for 35 years, a founder of SCJEA, and adviser to many current professional journalists. In addition, he served as national vice-president of JEA and president of SCJEA. The Moor, then a weekly newspaper was a perennial NSPA All-American. He was a mentor to many advisers.
Carol Hallenbeck Scholarship Award $500
For graduating seniors only
Carol Hallenbeck for 20 years advised the Accolade at Sunny Hills High School in Fullerton. The newspaper won awards at many levels. She was a frequent speaker at state and national conventions and a co-editor of Practical ideas for Teaching Journalism, a book with lessons for Journalism and yearbook advisers. She was a leader in Orange County JEA and SCJEA.
Betty Rogers Scholarship Award, two at $250
For graduating seniors only
Betty Rogers was the adviser to the Lancer Scroll at Bell Gardens High School. For many years she was the link to Southern California newspaper and yearbook advisers because she served as treasurer for the organization, handling dues, tracking registration and being a faithful supporter of scholastic journalism.
Deadline Information
· Entries must be submitted by the end of the day March 7
Include with your application (submit via the button above):
- Transcript through first semester of senior year.
- Three pieces of work published or submitted for student publication.
- A statement of your journalism accomplishments.
- A statement detailing your college and career intentions.
- Finalists will be notified by email and scheduled for a 10-15 minute interview at the SCJEA State Media Contest. Interview times will be assigned between 12:00-3:00 p.m.