Earning a degree in journalism can lead to jobs in a variety of media sources, including newspapers, magazines, websites as well as radio and television stations. In an effort to increase enrollment in this field of study, schools nationwide are offering scholarships that benefit students who enroll in these degree programs.
For example, the University of Central Arkansas (UCA) Foundation has established the Dr. Will Journalism Scholarship Fund, which will benefit students who are enrolled in programs through the journalism department. Individuals will receive $25,000 each in financial assistance to help pay for tuition, housing, books and other education fees, according to the school's website.
UCA launched this financial assistance program in memory of Will Counts, who was a member of the school's newspaper and did freelance work for the Arkansas Gazette and Arkansas Democrat. Currently, the school displays many images taken by Counts at many campus buildings, the website reports.
Allen C. Meadors, president of the school, stated that "his images truly captured the essence of the old saying that 'a picture is worth 1,000 words'." He added that "we truly appreciate Will Counts' family and friends for endowing this scholarship in his honor to help future journalists and photojournalists."
In May 2008, journalism reporters and correspondents earned average wages of $44,030 per year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
