The Journalism Scholars and Walter Williams Scholars Programs

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Walter Williams Scholars
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	"I am learning to do something that will have a profound impact on people's lives." William Coons Elm Grove, Wis.
	"The experience is total; nothing is left out. You come out more well-rounded than you were at the beginning." Jessica Huang Chanhassen, Minn.
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	"Faculty members show an obvious passion and a deep level of commitment to producing the world's best journalists." David Ubben Bella Vista, Ark.
The Journalist's Creed by Walter Williams

The Journalism Scholars and the Walter Williams Scholars programs are designed for the top tier of what is already an elite group. If you qualify, you will truly be the best among the best.

Acceptance into the Journalism Scholars Program

The Journalism Scholars Program

• Direct admission to the Missouri School of Journalism.
• Designation as a Missouri Journalism Scholar.
• Automatic enrollment in the MU Honors College (application to the Honors College required).

Benefits:

• The opportunity to participate in a Freshman Interest Group designed exclusively for journalism students, space permitting.
• Admission to the MU Honors College, which provides students access to superb classes with other high-achieving students.
• Special advisement and programs directed by the School of Journalism's associate dean for undergraduate studies and administration.
• Regular meetings with various members of the journalism faculty.
• Space permitting, assignment to residence halls set aside for Journalism Scholars.
• The opportunity to participate in many on-campus journalism events, and journalism clubs and organizations.
• Social activities planned exclusively for Journalism Scholars.

The Walter Williams Scholars Program

Qualifications: To win acceptance into the exclusive circle of top Walter Williams Scholars, incoming freshmen must earn an ACT composite score of 33 or higher (1440 or higher on the SAT). They also must rank in the top 20 percent of the high school class (if the school ranks) or must have maintained a high school GPA of at least 3.25 on a 4.0 scale. Admission is by invitation only.

Benefits: Walter Williams Scholars are also Journalism Scholars and have all of the rights and privileges enjoyed by that group. Additional benefits include:

• Placement in a special Freshman Interest Group, space permitting.
• Assigned individual faculty mentors.
• A $1,000 scholarship that can be used for study abroad or in our New York or Washington programs. The scholarship can be used at any time before graduation.
• Automatic admission to the one-year BJ/MA program at the School of Journalism, which allows students to complete their graduate degrees in one year rather than two. Admission is contingent upon the following criteria:
  • Maintenance of a 3.25 GPA in all coursework throughout your undergraduate career;
  • Submission of a complete MA application, including payment of the application fee. You do not need to take the GRE. Details can be found on the Master's Application Checklist: Domestic Web page.

Additional Resources

Missouri School of Journalism Undergraduate Handbook Starting Your Program Freshman/Sophomore Pre-Emphasis Area Requirements Junior/Senior Emphasis Area Requirements Graduation Academic Policies Admissions Directly Admitted Students Pre-J A&S Students Admission to Upper-Class Status and Emphasis Area Transfer Student Admissions Standards Honors Eligibility Upon Admission Financial Aid/Scholarships Sample Eight-Semester Programs Convergence Journalism Magazine Journalism Photojournalism Print and Digital News Radio-Television Journalism Strategic Communication Computer Requirements Wireless Laptop Audio-Video Player with Web Browser Other Options Journalism Scholars Walter Williams Scholars Agricultural Journalism Journalism Minor for Non-Journalism Students Student Groups Pre-Emphasis Area Requirements Students Admitted to MU Fall Semester 2008 or Later Students Admitted to MU Fall Semester 2005 or Later Early Enrollment Programs Convergence Journalism Photojournalism General Education Requirements Applying for a Journalism Emphasis Area Internships for Pre-Journalism and Pre-Emphasis Area Students Student Groups BJ Degree Requirements After Admission to Emphasis Area Emphasis Area Requirements Convergence Journalism Magazine Journalism Photojournalism Print and Digital News Radio-Television Journalism Strategic Communication Upper-Level Non-Journalism Requirements Visual Literacy Off-Site Programs New York Program Study Abroad Washington Program Options Dual Degrees Internships for Journalism-Emphasis Area Students Minors for Journalism Students Student Groups Senior Assessment Graduation Application Latin Honors Kappa Tau Alpha Journalism Career Center Master's Degree Five-Year BJ/MA Program Two-Year MA Program Advising for Journalism Students Standards for Academic Performance Dean's List Course Exceptions: Credit That Will Not Count Toward BJ Degree Exam Credit Transfer Credit Independent Study Personal Benefit Hours Sensitivity in a Multicultural Environment Media Policy Undergraduate Handbook PDF File: 830K Updated November 16, 2009 University of Missouri-Columbia Undergraduate Links How to Apply Costs, Financial Aid, Scholarships International Students Advising Info from the Provost Freshman Interest Groups myZou Campus Writing Program The Honors College Student Life