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In partnership with Cox Media Group (“CMG”), NABJ is pleased to announce that applications are being accepted for the Jovita Moore Memorial Scholarship Fund. The scholarship honors the late WSB-TV news anchor who passed away in October 2021 after a nearly seven-month battle with an aggressive form of brain cancer.

CMG is underwriting the Scholarship Fund with an annual $25,000 investment to support students who are passionate about the field of journalism and prepared to extend Jovita Moore’s legacy.

CRITERIA

• Current NABJ rising college sophomore, junior, senior, or graduate student member in good standing. To join NABJ, please select “Join” at https://nabjonline.org/.

• Major course of study: journalism or a communications discipline

• Enrolled full-time at the time of application, and throughout the scholarship award term, at an accredited U.S. college or university

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above (on a 4.0 scale) verified by an official transcript

• 500-word essay or a video (5 min or less), describing the applicant’s leadership and passion for journalism and demonstrate financial need.

• Completion of all application requirements

• If selected, failure to meet the noted criteria will result in a refund of funds.

Any member, or immediate family, of NABJ Board of Directors, any substantial donor to NABJ or any NABJ employee are ineligible.

Deadline: Midnight (PT) on Tuesday, October 31, 2023.