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Larry Whiteside Scholarship

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$5,000

Due: February 27, 2027

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Eligibility

Larry Whiteside Scholarship, with an application deadline in February, offers one award in the amount of $5000. Ethnicity requirements apply.

Description

Larry Whiteside, a pioneer in the field of sports journalism, was the first African American beat sports writer for The Boston Globe. His achievements earned him many prestigious honors. Mr. Whiteside passed away in 2007 due to complications from Parkinson's disease. NABJ's Sports Task Force established this scholarship in Mr. Whiteside's honor to provide financial assistance to journalism students interested in sports journalism. The Larry Whiteside Scholarship is available to a NABJ student member in good standing. Applicants must be an undergraduate or graduate student with at least one year left in school at an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must submit five samples of their work, which can include a combination of writing, audio, and on-camera work; audio and on-camera samples should be no more than five minutes in length each. Applicants must also submit three references. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the National Association of Black Journalists for more information.

Larry Whiteside Scholarship

$5,000

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