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Institute Scholarships

Need-based scholarships

NCSMI awards three full-tuition scholarships to minority students and six $100 scholarships to any student based on need.

The scholarships apply toward the $200 Institute registration fee.

Four of the need-based scholarships are named in memory of NCSMA associates. One, the Elizabeth Anna Windsor Scholarship, honors the memory of the daughter of Salem adviser Kay Windsor and her husband. Elizabeth died Oct. 11, 1996. A second scholarship honors the memory of longtime Kinston High adviser Oran Perry, who died Feb. 8, 1998.

The third scholarship is named in memory of Paula Carole Faircloth, daughter of Clinton High adviser Mary Lou Faircloth and her husband. The fourth is named in memory of John Bittner, UNC-CH professor of electronic communication.

Merit-based scholarships

Students are also encouraged to apply for one of two merit-based scholarships covering $200 Institute tuition. Both were established by the N.C. Scholastic Media Advisers Association in February 2005. Both honor two UNC-CH School of Journalism and Mass Communication icons.

Chuck Stone has addressed scores of NCSMI students each summer. He is a tireless advocate for student press rights. The Chuck Stone Institute Scholarship for Courage of the Press honors a student who also respects student press freedoms.

Richard Cole is a former director of NCSMA. During his 26 years as dean of the School, he hailed the association as one of the most important outreach efforts of the School. Cole, noted across the country for his leadership abilities, was UNC’s longest standing dean. The Richard Cole Institute Scholarship for Editorial Leadership recognizes a student who has also exhibited exemplary leadership.

All applicants must write short letters discussing their career aims and why they want to attend the Institute. Advisers should write supporting letters stating why the students deserve the award. Applications should be postmarked by May 25. (Priority will be given to those applications received by May 15, however.)