The Ralph Flamminio Memorial Scholarship

Requirements:

You must be a Pennsylvania resident;
You must be an academic freshman-through-senior at a four-year institution, but you do not have to be a journalism major;
You should be determined to pursue a career in print journalism;
You should be an excellent student;
You should be active on your campus newspaper or have print journalism experience.

To apply, please send:

A cover letter describing your experience in print journalism, your interest in the field and what you might contribute to our craft as a journalist; also, tell us something about yourself and your interests;
A college transcript;
Up to five of your favorite (non-returnable) clips;
A letter of recommendation from a faculty member or professional, if you choose.

Send to: Jeff Pinski, PAPME Scholarship Committee
C/O Erie Times-News
205 W. 12th Street
Erie, PA, 16534

Application Deadline: April 15, 2006

The winner will be announced by early May, and will be honored at the Pennsylvania Associated Press Managing Editors annual banquet in May

Questions? Call Jeff Pinski at 814-870-1681; or e-mail jeff.pinski@timesnews.com