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The Headliners Foundation
The Headliners Foundation of Texas awards 18-20 scholarships totaling more than $85,000 annually to Texas college students who are preparing for a journalism career. To be considered, applicants must demonstrate a commitment to journalism and talent for reporting and storytelling with submitted examples of stories published or broadcast by student or professional media organizations. Judges also consider the applicants’ academic record, a submitted essay, letters of recommendation, and financial need.
The Foundation was established by members of Austin’s Headliners Club in 1983 to formalize the Club’s longstanding tradition of supporting journalism education and honoring Texas’ best journalists with annual professional awards. Members’ contributions and donations by others committed to strong, independent Texas news media support the Foundation’s robust programs.
Grade Level/Age
High School Senior
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The Headliners Foundation
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Community Service
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Award information
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Eligibility Requirements
Undergraduate students attending colleges and universities across the state of Texas are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate an active interest in writing and journalism and the talent for and the commitment to journalism. Eligibility is determined per semester, and scholarships are funded by semester. Students who are chosen to receive scholarships must be enrolled for at least nine hours of course work under their degree plan for the academic school year. Internships and other professional activities pursued by students must be journalism related.
Application materials are expected to exhibit a good prose style and the use of correct grammar, spelling, punctuation and attention to detail.