The University of Alabama/Scholarship
Diane Southwell Williams Excellence in Journalism Scholarship
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Established by Dr. Dent Williams to honor the memory of Mrs. Williams. Priority of consideration is given to rising senior students who are enrolled in the College of Communication and Information Sciences, graduated from a high school within the state of Alabama, majoring in news media and are members of the UA chapter of the Kappa Tau Alpha national honor society.
Award Varies
Deadline 31 May 2027
Who it is for, in the provider's words
- Which collegeDiane Southwell Williams Excellence in Journalism Scholarship - The University of Alabama | Alabama Scholarship Award Manager
- Who can applyEstablished by Dr. Dent Williams to honor the memory of Mrs. Williams. Priority of consideration is given to rising senior students who are enrolled in the College of Communication and Information Sciences, graduated from a high school within the state of Alabama, majoring in news media and are members of the UA chapter of the Kappa Tau Alpha national honor society.
- Who can applyIf the UA chapter of Kappa Tau Alpha ceases to exist, the scholarship is awarded to students active in any College of Communication and Information Sciences honor society chapter that recognizes excellence in journalism. If there ceases to be an honor society chapter for journalism students, the scholarship is awarded to a journalism student who has demonstrated leadership skills and financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. If there are no in-state students that qualify, the scholarship is awarded to an out of state student.
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- https://ua.academicworks.com/opportunities/25394
- Last checked by SCRN
- 2026-10-11Verified null days ago
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- Deadline
- 31 May 2027
- How often
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In the provider's words: where each detail comes from
- Name
Diane Southwell Williams Excellence in Journalism Scholarship
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ua.academicworks.com/opportunities/25394- Provider
The University of Alabama | Alabama Scholarship Award Manager
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ua.academicworks.com/opportunities/25394- What it provides
Established by Dr. Dent Williams to honor the memory of Mrs. Williams. Priority of consideration is given to rising senior students who are enrolled in the College of Communication and Information Sciences, graduated from a high school within the state of Alabama, majoring in news media and are members of the UA chapter of the Kappa Tau Alpha national honor society. If the UA chapter of Kappa Tau Alpha ceases to exist, the scholarship is awarded to students active in any College of Communication and Information Sciences honor society chapter that recognizes excellence in journalism. If there ceases to be an honor society chapter for journalism students, the scholarship is awarded to a journalism student who has demonstrated leadership skills and financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. If there are no in-state students that qualify, the scholarship is awarded to an out of state student.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ua.academicworks.com/opportunities/25394- Amount
Award Varies
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ua.academicworks.com/opportunities/25394- Deadline
Deadline 05/31/2027
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ua.academicworks.com/opportunities/25394- How to apply
You will be automatically considered based on your completed General Application. To complete the General Application, please sign in .
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ua.academicworks.com/opportunities/25394- Which college
Diane Southwell Williams Excellence in Journalism Scholarship - The University of Alabama | Alabama Scholarship Award Manager
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ua.academicworks.com/opportunities/25394- Who can apply
Established by Dr. Dent Williams to honor the memory of Mrs. Williams. Priority of consideration is given to rising senior students who are enrolled in the College of Communication and Information Sciences, graduated from a high school within the state of Alabama, majoring in news media and are members of the UA chapter of the Kappa Tau Alpha national honor society.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ua.academicworks.com/opportunities/25394- Who can apply
If the UA chapter of Kappa Tau Alpha ceases to exist, the scholarship is awarded to students active in any College of Communication and Information Sciences honor society chapter that recognizes excellence in journalism. If there ceases to be an honor society chapter for journalism students, the scholarship is awarded to a journalism student who has demonstrated leadership skills and financial need, although not necessarily need as defined by federal guidelines. If there are no in-state students that qualify, the scholarship is awarded to an out of state student.
Read on 2026-10-11 from https://ua.academicworks.com/opportunities/25394