Greater Milwaukee Foundation Journal Foundation/Ione Quinby Griggs Journalism Scholarship

Eligibility for this academic merit scholarship includes:

  • Major in the Department of Journalism, Advertising and Media Studies in the journalism or media studies track
  • Demonstrated financial need
  • Full-time student
  • U.S. citizen

Preference will be given to students with an affiliation with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, the Milwaukee operations of E.W. Scripps Co. (for example, WTMJ-TV) or Gannett Wisconsin (for example, the Green Bay Press Gazette). Contact the department for a full list of affiliated companies. An affiliation could include a job at one of these companies or a relative who works or has worked at one of these companies.

For optimal consideration, students should fill out these parts of the general scholarship application:

  • Co-curricular Activities
  • Community Service and Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience
  • Academic and Career Goals
  • Honors and Awards

You may edit your general application at any time before the deadline for the Greater Milwaukee Foundation Journal Foundation/Ione Quinby Griggs Journalism Scholarship.

Donor
Greater Milwaukee Foundation Journal Foundation Ione Quinby Griggs Scholarship Fund
Award
Varies up to $2,500
Schools, Colleges, Departments, and Areas
Journalism, Advertising, and Media Studies Program, College of Letters & Science, Need-Based Scholarships, UWM Foundation Scholarships
Deadline
02/01/2026