Scholarship Description
Named for a New Jersey photographer who was paralyzed in a swimming accident but continued to pursue photojournalism education. Baxter set up this scholarship before his death.
Scholarship is awarded to encourage those with talent and dedication to photojournalism and who need financial help to continue their studies. These awards are directed toward those studying full-time or returning to college.
Open to undergraduate and graduate students.
Applicants must:
Be currently enrolled full-time in an accredited four-year college or university in the U.S. or Canada or have been accepted at a four-year institution to complete suspended studies.
Provide evidence of an aptitude for photojournalism as well as academic ability and financial need.
Provide grade point average as an indication that applicant can successfully complete college studies.
Explain financial need.
Use the scholarship at the beginning of the next semester. Otherwise, it will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate candidate.
Year of Need: College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 1st Year Grad, 2nd Year Grad,
Type: Needs Based
Num Awards: 1
Min Award:
Max Award: 2,000
Deadline: 2024-12-31
Website: http://nppf.org/
Sponsoring Organization
National Press Photographers Foundation
120 Hooper Street
Athens, GA 30602-3018
Contact Person:
Phone: (706) 542-2506
Fax:
Web: http://nppf.org/
Email:
