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Scripps Howard Foundation to award $600,000 to advance diversity in journalism
The Foundation seeks applications from universities for programs that encourage high school students to pursue journalism career paths CINCINNATI, Aug. 10,
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[{"type":"text","content":"The Foundation seeks applications from universities for programs that encourage high school students to pursue journalism career paths\n\n\nCINCINNATI, Aug. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its commitment to support equity, diversity and inclusion within the journalism industry, the Scripps Howard Foundation will award a total of $600,000 to institutions of higher education to enhance or create programs that will inspire high school students to embark on journalism careers. \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \nThe Foundation will host a competitive application process to select two institutions, which will each receive $100,000 a year over three years. \nThe Foundation, the philanthropic organization of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), is seeking to fund two programs that will: \nIntroduce high school students of diverse socio-economic, racial and ethnic backgrounds to journalism through interactive programming and reporting experience Legitimize and amplify student voices by providing a platform to share their stories Create relationships and open educational pathways that potentially lead to careers in journalism Provide ongoing access to mentors and professional support in the field of journalism Bring together a community of organizations and individuals – including universities, news outlets and high schools – to support the development of program participantsThe programs will be funded through a generous gift from Eli and Jaclynn Scripps and Jonathan and Brooke Scripps. \n\"Advancing equity, diversity and inclusion within the journalism industry is a priority of the Scripps Howard Foundation, its benefactors and its parent company, The E.W. Scripps Company,\" said Scripps Howard Foundation President and CEO Liz Carter. \"We know the industry has a long way to go toward hiring talent and editorial staff that reflects the make-up of its increasingly diverse audiences. We believe these programs, with their emphasis on mentorship and real-world reporting experience, are an important step toward that goal.\" \nThe Foundation and its parent company, Scripps, have committed to increasing diversity in journalism through a variety of programs. More information about Scripps' equity, diversity and inclusion approach can be found here. \nThe deadline to submit a Letter of Intent is Sept. 15, 2020. The Foundation will review those res...