Comcast announced today it will contribute $45,000 to Cabrillo College in Santa Cruz to establish the Comcast Journalism Scholarship.
The Comcast Journalism Scholarship is being established to support Cabrillo College Journalism students, who participate in local internships, with the goal of enhancing their educational opportunities, future job prospects and overall career development. Students who intern for a news organization or for an organization or business where their role involves marketing, public relations or creating content are eligible.
Scholarship awards range from $600 to $2,400.
“These scholarships are an invaluable part of our students’ development, allowing them to apply what they learn in the classroom to practical situations, develop their professional skills, and gain critical insights into the world of journalism,” said Matt Wetstein, Cabrillo College President. “Comcast will not only open doors for them but also contribute to shaping the future of responsible and effective journalism in Santa Cruz County and beyond.”
To qualify for this scholarship, students must meet the following criteria:
- Must be a Cabrillo Journalism student, enrolled in any of Cabrillo’s Journalism courses
- Students should be enrolled or have completed the advanced writing class, Journalism 23, or be on the staff of the Voice student newspaper
- Must participate in a local media, non-profit or marketing internship
- Must complete application and include portfolio of published works
The application deadline for the Winter semester is Monday, December 9, 2024 at 5:00pm. Recipients will be notified of their awards by December 16, 2024.
The application form can be found here.
