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Durwood McAlister Scholarship

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Due: March 1, 2026

No essay

No min. GPA required

Eligibility

Durwood McAlister Scholarship, with an application deadline in March, offers numerous awards that vary in amount. Location restrictions exist. Restricted to those with financial need.

Description

The Durwood McAlister Scholarship is awarded annually to an outstanding student majoring in print journalism at a Georgia college or university. Parents of applicants must be legal residents of Georgia for two years or the applicant must be a resident of the state for three years. Individual need of the applicant must be established. Family income is among those factors considered. A prior interest in newspaper journalism of the applicant must also be established. Applicants must be recommended by a high school counselor, principal, college professor, and/or a Georgia Press Association member. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the Foundation for more information.

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Scholarship Type

Need Based Merit-based College Student