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Mike Farrell Memorial Journalism Scholarship

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The Mike Farrell Memorial Journalism Scholarship offers $1,000 to undergraduates from Kentucky pursuing a degree in journalism. It supports students who have completed at least three semesters of study.

Apr 10, 2026

4 days left

$1,000

Award amount

3

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • Undergraduates in journalism
  • Students from Kentucky
  • Those in eastern or central Kentucky

Key highlights

  • $1,000 award amount
  • Deadline: April 10, 2026
  • Preference for students from eastern or central Kentucky

Why apply

  • Financial assistance for education costs
  • Support for students pursuing journalism
  • Opportunity to enhance your portfolio with work samples

Important checks

  • Verify eligibility based on residency and school location
  • Check if additional documents are required

Who can apply

  • Must be an undergraduate living or attending school in Kentucky
  • Preference for students from eastern or central regions
  • Must have completed at least 3 semesters of full-time journalism study

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

open

Eligible institutions

Society of Professional Journalists-Bluegrass Professional Chapter

Payout method

Paid to the college or financial aid office

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Skim the official instructions for any uploads or essays.
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Gather transcripts and letters of recommendation early
  • Prepare work samples in advance
  • Write a compelling letter explaining your journalism career goals

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

  • This program is open to undergraduates who live and/or attend an institution of higher education in Kentucky.
  • Preference is given to students who live or attend school in the eastern or central regions of the state.
  • Applicants must have completed at least 3 semesters of full-time study in journalism.

Applying

Applications must include transcripts, letters of recommendation, work samples, and a letter on career motivations.

Award & payment

Amount: $1,000

Payout: Paid to the college or financial aid office

About the provider

Society of Professional Journalists-Bluegrass Professional Chapter

Overview

This scholarship offers $1,000 to support Kentucky undergraduates in journalism, with a preference for those in the eastern or central regions.

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Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Undergraduates living or attending school in Kentucky, with preference for those in eastern or central regions.