Applications open for 2023 South Dakota journalism scholarship
South Dakota journalism students have until May 20 to apply for a journalism scholarship of up to $5,000.
The David Kranz-Argus Leader Media Journalism Scholarships will award either one $5,000 schoolarship or two $2,500 scholarships to two college journalism students from South Dakota colleges or universities.
The scholarships are awarded in the memory of David Kranz, who worked in journalism for more than 40 years before retiring from the Argus Leader in 2010. He died in 2018.
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"A scholarship like this can greatly help the next generation of truth keepers in South Dakota," Argus Leader news director Shelly Conlon said. "We're grateful to continue honoring David's memory."
Applicants must have completed at least one year in a journalism program at a South Dakota college or university, and must have earned a 2.5 GPA in the previous semester.
Students can apply online by visiting the Argus Leader website and filling out an online form attached here or emailing Conlon at sconlon@argusleader.com. Winners will be announced June 1, after careful consideration from the scholarship committee.
This article originally appeared on Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Applications open for 2023 South Dakota journalism scholarship
