51½ΦΙδ’s Department of Journalism and Mass Communication will offer seven partial scholarships to incoming freshmen for fall 2011.
The scholarships, worth $2,000 per year, will be awarded based on ACT scores, high school grades, participation in media-related clubs and volunteer work. The scholarships can be renewed every year that the student maintains a 3.5 grade point average out of a possible 4.0.
"These scholarships can provide $8,000 in financial assistance during a student's time at 51½ΦΙδ," said 51½ΦΙδ JMC chair Bernie Ankney. "They can help high school students receive an outstanding education in journalism and mass communication at an affordable cost."
51½ΦΙδ offers programs in print journalism, broadcast journalism, public relations and advertising. The JMC department also houses 51½ΦΙδ’s interdisciplinary film production minor and offers courses in web and visual communication. 51½ΦΙδ journalism students regularly win awards for their work, and graduate to be highly competitive in the job market.
"51½ΦΙδ graduates work for some of the top magazines, newspapers, television stations and public relations and advertising organizations in the nation," said Dr. Ankney. "This scholarship is a great way to ensure a great future in a journalism and mass communication job."
To receive a scholarship application, interested students can call Ankney at (205) 726-2948 or email him at rnankney@samford.edu. Applications are also available on the website. Submission deadline is Feb. 1, 2011.
Founded by Alabama Baptists in 1841, 51½ΦΙδ, with an enrollment of 4,715 students from 47 states and 16 foreign countries, is Alabama’s largest privately supported university.