CPA scholarship fund now accepting applications; deadline is April 15

Published: 2008-03-12

CHICAGO (CNS) -- The Catholic Journalism Scholarship Fund of the Chicago-based Catholic Press Association is now accepting applications for scholarships or grants for 2008. Registered agents of publications, registered staff members, registered individual freelance members, service members, associate members and/or anyone working for a registered CPA publication may apply for a scholarship or grant. The deadline for applications is April 15. Application forms can be found by going to the CPA's Web site, www.catholicpress.org, and clicking on the link along the right side. Scholarship funds can be used for graduate studies and other types of educational opportunities, such as institutes, study trips and specialized workshops. The application form, prepared in Microsoft Word, can be copied, completed and e-mailed as an attachment to Velma Parks, the CPA's accountant: kbotdorf@catholicpress.org. If supplementary material (e.g., course catalog descriptions) is needed, it can be sent by regular mail to her at the CPA, 205 W. Monroe St., Suite 470, Chicago, IL 60606.

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