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-Barry Wynn

Saturday, January 10, 2004

The Sun Herald | 01/10/2004 | Meet the press: "College scholarship available

What: The Sun Herald is offering a four-year college scholarship to students in South Mississippi.

About the scholarship: The scholarship will be offered to students interested in pursuing careers in any aspect of newspapering. A $1,000 scholarship will be awarded to a top minority student. Academic performance is the key factor. The local winner will be eligible for one of five awards from Knight Ridder, parent company of The Sun Herald. Through the Knight Ridder Minority Scholarship Program, awardees will receive $5,000 for each of their freshman and sophomore years and $15,000 a year for the final two years.

The application: Candidates must complete an application and write an essay on 'Why I Want to Pursue a Career in the Newspaper Industry.'

Deadline: Friday, Jan. 23

Details: Christina Watts, 896-2499."