Scholarship Description
William Loeb and Nackey Loeb, the late publishers of the Union Leader and New Hampshire Sunday News, loved New Hampshire and its young people’s spirit of independence. Strong advocates of independent journalism, the Loebs worked tirelessly to sustain the autonomy of New Hampshire’s largest daily newspaper.Each year, the Union Leader Charitable Fund, Inc. Board of Directors will award one $5,000 educational grant to a person who best exemplifies the Loebs’ spirit of independence and journalistic integrity.Educational grants are open to all individuals who meet the following criteria, regardless of age or educational status:- Have been New Hampshire residents for at least two years- Plan to attend a post-secondary education program- By June, have proof of acceptance and/or enrollment in the post-secondary program within one year of the award- Applicants must submit an essay, letter of recommendation, and transcript to be considered for the award.- This award is not based on financial need or grade point average, but rather on the applicant’s vision of journalistic integrity.
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior,
Type:
Num Awards: 1
Min Award: 5000
Max Award: 5000
Deadline: 2024-03-01
Website: https://www.nottingham.k12.nh.us/community-resources/scholarships
Sponsoring Organization
Union Leader Charitable Fund, Inc.
C/O NEW HAMPSHIRE UNION LEADER P.O. Box 9555
Manchester, NH 03108-9555
Contact Person: Katie McQuaid
Phone: 603-505-8398, x 12 / 603-314-0447
Fax: 603-314-0935
Web: https://www.nottingham.k12.nh.us/community-resources/scholarships
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