North & East Texas Press Association Accepting Scholarship Applications

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The North & East Texas Press Association, in conjunction with the Texas Press Association, will once again award two $1,500 scholarships to eligible candidates at its annual convention. This year’s event is slated for April 9-11, 2026, and will be held in Pilot Point.

Over the years, NETPA has helped college-bound journalism students with tuition and books through this scholarship program, funded by private donations and through the annual auction held at the convention.

Scholarships will be payable to the registrar of the college/university upon proof of enrollment as a full-time student majoring in journalism. Applicants must be from the geographic area served by NETPA and have a declared major in journalism/communications/ photojournalism. Preference is given to print majors. The deadline to apply for the NETPA scholarship is March 14. Applications may be downloaded from the NETPA website: www.netpa.us.

High school applicants should submit the following materials in the scholarship application submission, while college applicants should submit only (b) and (c).

1. Complete the attached application and include a resume that includes scholastic, athletic, and community activities.

2. Provide a current official transcript certified by the school or college registrar.

3. High school applicants should submit letters of recommendation from two of the following: a) senior, junior, or dual-credit college English instructor; b) publication adviser or local newspaper supervisor where the student has been employed; or c) a person of the applicant’s choice.

4. All applicants should submit digital or print clips of published work. Include publication dates. May send photocopies of work as published in the yearbook or magazine. Please mount all photocopies and newspaper clippings on paper and place them in a folder or binder IF submitting a hardcopy.

Also, please include a cover sheet with the following information: student’s name, address, phone number, and email address.

Completed print applications should be sent to Jim Bardwell, Gladewater Mirror, 211 North Main St., Gladewater, TX. 75647. Please call Jim Bardwell at 903-845-2235 with any questions.