GET UP TO
$2,000
Time to complete
Regular:
60-90 min
With Mos:
20-30min
The Lee Thornton Scholarship is a $2,000 award offered to students pursuing a degree in journalism, broadcasting, or communications. To qualify, you must be a full-time sophomore, junior or senior. An essay and recommendations are required.
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Recommendation letter
You’ll need someone who knows you to write about the great
Work Sample
Share your prior work to apply.
Resume
You’ll need an overview of your experiences and accomplishments.
Cover letter
You’ll need an application letter summarizing your experience and why you’re applying.
To increase your chances of getting a scholarship, apply early, follow all application instructions, and write a great scholarship essay (if applicable)! For more help, ask a Mos advisor!
Each scholarship has a set of requirements: specific factors that determine whether or not you're eligible to apply. You can visit the scholarship site to find this information, or fill out the Mos quiz to be automatically matched with scholarships you qualify for! FYI: the more information you share with Mos, the better scholarship matches Mos will make!
Yes! You can use the same letter for multiple scholarships. Make sure the letter meets each scholarship's requirements, and isn't too specific to one scholarship. Tip: You might have to ask your recommender to change the wording for different applications.
Start by making a list of all your professional experience. This includes any jobs, internships, or volunteer experiences you've had. You can also include impressive achievements like being a part of a club, or winning an award. A standard resume is no more than one page long. Check out this resume guide by Grammarly, and some templates by Canva and Microsoft for reference.
Yes! But make sure to read each scholarship application's essay guidelines and requirements, and personalize your essay to each scholarship you apply to. Using the same essay for multiple applications can be a time-saver, but changing just a sentence or two can make a difference!
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