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deadline Due: February 14, 2026
graduates No min. GPA required
map No transcripts required

Eligibility

Shaw Scholarship, with an application deadline in February, offers numerous awards that vary in amount.

Description

The Shaw Scholarship will be awarded to an incoming college freshman preparing for a journalism or communications career at an accredited two or four-year college or university in the United States. This scholarship is awarded to students who are dependents of men or women who work for Iowa newspapers. Applicants are required to submit two references and a personal statement. One reference must be from a teacher and one from a counselor. Two work samples must also be submitted. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact Jana Shepherd, Foundation Director for more information.
Level of Study
College Freshmen
Scholarship Type
College Student

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