Special Needs Advocacy Inc. Teresa Politano Memorial Scholarship
This scholarship seeks to honor the life of Teresa Politano by supporting students as they pursue their dreams in journalism.
Any undergraduate or graduate student who will work in journalism may apply for this scholarship opportunity.
To apply, write a short essay telling us about yourself and how you hope to make a difference through your career in journalism.
Please tell us about yourself and how you plan to make a positive social impact in your career in journalism.
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The application deadline is May 28, 2026. Winners will be announced on Jun 29, 2026.
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Award amounts per winner are designated by the donor. Check the award amount for a detailed breakdown.
The winner will be publicly announced on Jun 29, 2026. Prior to the announcement date, we may contact finalists with additional questions about their application. We will work with donors to review all applications according to the scholarship criteria. Winners will be chosen based on the merit of their application.
Award checks will be sent to the financial aid office of the winner's academic institution in their name to be applied to their tuition, and in the name of their institution (depending on the school's requirements). If the award is for a qualified educational non-tuition expense, we will work with the winner directly to distribute the award and make sure it goes towards qualified expenses.
Before we award the scholarship, the winner will be required to confirm their academic enrollment status. Depending on the circumstances, verification of Student ID and/or their most recent transcript will be required.
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