Type of award:  Scholarship.
Intended use: For junior, senior or graduate study at accredited  4-year institution.
Eligibility:  Applicant must  be  African American.
Basis for selection:  Major/career interest  in journalism. Applicant must demonstrate high academic achievement. Application requirements: Po1tfolio, recommendations, essay, transcript. Resume, cover letter. Must submit three samples of work. Essay must profile sports journalist and why that person inspired you  to pursue sports journalism  as a career.
Additional information: Minimum 2.5 GPA in major and 2.0 major overall. Must be member of National  Association of Black Journalists and be pursuing career in sports journalism. Recipient will receive free trip to NABJ  Convention  in Orlando, Florida. Deadline in March. Check  Website  for details.
Amount of award:                  $2,500
Number of awards                  :I
Total  amount awarded:          $2,500
Contact:
National Association  of Black Journalists
1100 Knight Hall, Suite 3100 College Park, MD 20742 Phone: 301-405-2573
Fax: 301-314-1714
Web: www.nabj.org