Send in applications for Lem Tucker journalism scholarship
Applications are being accepted for Central Michigan University's 2010 Lem Tucker Journalism Scholarship, which provides four years of full tuition, as well as supplementary awards to cover room and board expenses.
Named for 1960 CMU alumnus and Saginaw native Lem Tucker, who worked for all three major television networks and earned two Emmy awards, the scholarship is awarded to a high school journalist who demonstrates leadership, journalistic skills and a commitment to promoting minority excellence in the media.
Applicants for the 14th annual scholarship must complete an application, write an essay and cover letter and provide a letter of reference, samples of journalistic work, and academic transcripts and college-entrance test scores.
Scholarship applicants must apply for admission to CMU before applying for the scholarship. Instructions and the scholarship application can be found here.
Application materials are due Dec. 2. Preference is given to Michigan residents.
