The Lennon Wall Journalism Scholarship
The Lennon Wall Journalism Scholarship is awarded to the most committed journalism students for their contributions to the AAU student newspaper Lennon Wall.
Coverage
For each academic year, the scholarship covers tuition for four of the Journalism Program’s core courses, including but not limited to: Reporting I & II, Media in a Democracy, Digital Tools for New Media, Visual Culture, and Popular Culture & Media Theory.
Eligibility Criteria
Candidates for this scholarship must be currently enrolled in or have successfully completed the courses Reporting I and Reporting II, and the scholarship may be divided between several students. Candidates are identified most importantly by:
- The quality of their articles in the Lennon Wall
- Contributions to Lennon Wall management, photography, proofreading, graphic design, social media, and website
Application and Selection Process
The scholarship must be applied for in writing and the application submitted to the financial aid counselor by email at financial.aid@aauni.edu by May 14, preceding the relevant academic year. This application must include a personal statement and statement of intent (both not more than 1,000 words). Recipients are chosen by the dean, editor-in-chief, and School of Journalism faculty.
The scholarship will be awarded separately each year for the period of:
- January – June
- September – December
For inquiries or additional information regarding our scholarship programs, feel free to reach out to us at financial.aid@aauni.edu. Our dedicated team is here to assist you and ensure that you have all the necessary information to make informed decisions about your educational journey at AAU.