NETPA accepting scholarship applications

The North and East Texas Press Association, in conjunction with the Texas Press Association, will award two $1,500 scholarships to eligible candidates. Applications are accepted now through March 25. High school seniors and current college journalism majors may apply.
The scholarships are payable to the registrar of the college/university upon proof of enrollment as a full-time student.
Applications must be postmarked by March 25 to be considered.
Applicants must be from the geographic area served by NETPA and have a declared major in journalism/communications/photojournalism. Preference is given to print majors.
High School applicants should submit the following materials in the scholarship application submission: (Click here to download the application.)
College applicants should submit only (b) and (c).
1. Complete the requested information with a resume that includes
scholastic, athletic and community activities.
2. Provide a current official transcript certified by school or college registrar.
3. High school applicants should submit letters of recommendation from two of the following:
a) senior, junior or dual credit college English instructor
b) publication adviser or local newspaper  supervisor student has been employed 
c) from a person of the applicant's choice (publication employer or adviser preferred)
4. All applicants should submit digital or print clips of published work. Include publication dates. May send photocopies of work as published in yearbook or magazine. Please mount all photocopies and newspaper clippings on paper and place in folder or binder IF submitting hardcopy.