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#GivingTuesday Supports Doris Gregory Scholarship Fund

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Donate to the Scholarship Program

Donate to Doris Gregory Scholarship Fund

#GivingTuesday is a global movement to encourage people to contribute to their communities. Please consider making a donation today to the Doris Gregory Scholarship Fund, which supports students who are currently studying journalism in New Mexico universities. Since NMPW’s normal path to refurbish the Fund–the silent auction–was cancelled this year and will not take place in 2021 due to the pandemic.

Consider joining the following individuals who have already contributed to the campaign:
  • Anne Hillerman
  • Carol Kreis
  • Damien Willis
  • Denise Tessier
  • Loretta Hall
  • Mike Gallagher
  • Marilyn Ward
  • Patricia Conoway
  • Robert Flinkman
  • Robert Kidera
  • Sharon Niederman
  • Sherri Burr
You may also send a check made out to New Mexico Press Women to NMPW Treasurer Loretta Hall, 3219 El Toboso Drive, N.W., Albuquerque NM 87104.
NMPW’s goal is to raise $1500 to support two scholarships. Your donation to New Mexico Press Women’s scholarship fund will help provide scholarships for students majoring in print journalism, broadcast, photojournalism, public relations, or advertising at a New Mexico college or university. They appreciate your support!

NMPW Offer Scholarships in Journalism

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Doris Gregory 2021 Scholarship Flyer

Doris Gregory 2021 Scholarship

New Mexico Press Women invites university and college students to apply for a higher education scholarship offered for the 2021–2022 academic year. NMPW annually awards two Doris Gregory Memorial Journalism Scholarships. The first-place winner will receive $1,000, while the first-runner-up will receive $500. The 2021–2022 award will also honor the memory of press women friend Roslyn K. “Roz” Pulitzer, who passed away earlier this year.

Recipients must be continuing students in pursuit of a graduate or undergraduate degree or minor in print journalism, broadcast, photojournalism, public relations, communications or advertising at a New Mexico college or university the following fall 2021 semester. Applicants are evaluated based on career potential and academic progress through their submitted work samples, transcripts, a 500-word essay and two letters of recommendation. Scholarship applicants are asked to complete the application form and other items that make up the application packet. Click here to download the application.

Reflections from our Ghost Ranch conference

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I thoroughly enjoyed my stay at the scenic Ghost Ranch, where I received two awards for my writing and the Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship. I met inspiring people, attended intriguing workshops, and enjoyed vegan cuisine (my favorite dish was the tofu taco option at lunch on Saturday). I’m very grateful I had the opportunity to be at the conference, where I formed connections with many wonderful women and men and learned how to strengthen my writing skills. I look forward to keeping in touch with everyone!

Best,
Desiree M. Cooper
Eastern New Mexico University

 

NMPW Offers Scholarships in Photojournalism & Journalism

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New Mexico Press Women invites students to apply for three higher education scholarships offered this year, open to students regardless of gender. Main criteria for the awards are career potential, although scholastic standing is a consideration. The deadline is Friday, March 6.

NMPW offers one $1,275 Cary Herz scholarship to a student studying photojournalism. This scholarship will be awarded to the student whose photojournalism best reflects Herz’s work. Before applying, students are encouraged to become familiar with her work, especially her final project, “New Mexico’s Crypto-Jews: Image and Memory.” This is the final year for the Cary Herz scholarship.

NMPW also annually awards two $750 Doris Gregory Memorial journalism scholarships. Recipients for both scholarships must currently attend a New Mexico college or university and major in print journalism, broadcast, photojournalism, public relations or advertising.

Scholarship applicants are asked to fill out an application form available online at https://newmexicopresswomen.org/scholarships-2/. The application packet includes a brief description of career goals, samples of work, a copy of transcripts and a letter of recommendation from a professor, employer, mentor or other individual familiar with the student’s work.

Scholarships will be awarded at the NMPW state convention awards banquet during the conference Saturday, April 25, at the Ghost Ranch Conference Center in Abiquiu, New Mexico. Recipients will receive a ticket to the awards banquet.