AP Offers Journalism Scholarships

The Associated Press Television-Radio Association (APTRA) is accepting applications for a $1,500 scholarship for 2013.

The APTRA-Clete Roberts-Kathryn Dettman Memorial Journalism Scholarship will be presented during APTRA's annual Mark Twain Awards in June.

Scholarship winners must exhibit enthusiasm, aptitude and a sense of commitment for a career in some aspect of broadcast news. Judges will take into consideration a combination of academic achievement, financial need and broadcast career goals that embody the spirit of Clete Roberts and Kathryn Dettman. All candidates must currently be attending a college or university in one of the 13 APTRA states (including Montana) and be involved in some aspect of broadcast news.

     Click HERE for rules and forms. The deadline for receiving applications is Feb. 22, 2013.    

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