Posted on November 21, 2012
Deadline: January 1, 2013

Religion Newswriters Association Offers Lilly Scholarships in Religion Program for Journalists

The Religion Newswriters Association, an association for journalists who write about religion in the mainstream news media, is accepting applications for its Lilly Scholarships in Religion Program. The program is funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment to the Religion Newswriters Foundation, RNA's charitable arm.

The scholarships provide full-time journalists in the United States and Canada with up to $5,000 to take any college religion course at any accredited institution at any time. Topics studied by past scholarship recipients include Islamic movements, God and politics, religion and conflict resolution, politics of international religious freedom, Buddhism in the West, violence and liberation, Muslim-Christian relations in world history, and many others.

The scholarships can be used at any accredited college, university, seminary, or similar institution. Journalists can choose any religion, spirituality, or ethics course.

All full-time journalists working in the general circulation news media — including reporters, editors, designers, copy editors, editorial writers, news directors, researchers, and producers — are eligible, regardless of their beat. Applicants do not need to be RNA members.

In 2013, $70,000 in scholarships will be awarded for individual scholarships of up to $5,000. Recipients may receive up to four scholarships over a period of two years. Scholarships cover tuition, books, registration fees, parking, and other course-related costs. Online and travel classes are also eligible (as long as travel costs are part of the curriculum). Scholarships must be used within three months of their award date.

Visit the RNA Web site for complete program guidelines, an FAQ, and application procedures.

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Primary Subject: Journalism/Media
Secondary Subject(s): Religion
Geographic Funding Area: National

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