Scholarships and Awards

The Sports Journalism Program accepts many scholarships and awards also offered by the Journalism Department. These awards recognize academic achievements and performances while also supporting students in whatever you may need to succeed. Scholarships become available each year on February 1st.

James W. Brown Scholarship

This scholarship is in honor of retired executive associate dean of the School of Journalism. Jim Brown led the program for 28 years.

This scholarship is to support one annual undergraduate or one graduate scholarship in the Department of Journalism and Public Relations.

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Society of Professional Journalists/Bettie Cadou Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is endowed and awarded to maintain the memory of the contributions of Bettie Cadou, a longtime Indianapolis journalist and communicator.

This scholarship is to support unrestricted undergraduate or graduate scholarships in the Department of Journalism and Public Relations.

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M. William Lutholtz Memorial Scholarship

Bill Lutholtz was a respected journalist and public relations professional in Indianapolis. This scholarship is endowed and awarded to maintain the memory of his contributions to our profession over the many years he served.

This scholarship is to support undergraduate scholarships for the Department of Journalism and Public Relations.

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Patrick J. McKeand “Keep Your Nose to the Grindstone” Scholarship Award

The Department of Journalism and Public Relations honors an outstanding graduating senior within the major with an Academic Achievement Award.

This award is honorary. The department bases its selection of the recipient based on demonstrated excellence in the field, outstanding contributions to the department, achievement of a superior grade point average, and the recommendation of the faculty.

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Journalism and Public Relations students may also be eligible for school and campus scholarships and awards. See the School of Liberal Arts Scholarships and Awards* for more information.