John, James and Douglas Fang Scholarship
LIBERAL & CREATIVE ARTS
- Awarding Department: Journalism
- Scholarship Intent: To honor the memory of John Fang, the late publisher of the SF Independent, by encouraging and providing support for returning students to pursue journalism degrees at SF State. Applicants are called upon to make a strong case in favor of diversity in journalism, a major concern of Mr. Fang.
- Criteria: Submit copies of unofficial transcripts showing all college work. Submit a 500-word, double-spaced essay on the topic assigned.
- Major: Single: Journalism (print/online or photojournalism)
- Class Level: Undergrad: Freshman, Sophomore, Junior Senior; Grad: N/A
- Enrollment Status: Continuing
- Enrollment Requirement: Undergrad: FULL-TIME (12 Units); Grad: N/A
- Financial Need as determined by the FAFSA and/or CA Dream App: Not a Requirement
- Citizenship: Any
- GPA: HS GPA: N/A; Undergrad GPA: 2.0; Grad GPA: N/A
- Contact Person: Amber Wehrer
- Campus Address: HUM 305
- Street Address: 1600 Holloway, San Francisco, California 94132
- Phone Number: (415) 338-3560
- Email: jour@sfsu.edu
- Web page: http://journalism.sfsu.edu/pages/alumni-and-donor-funded-scholarships
- Number of Awards: varies
- Award
- $1,000
- Scopes
- Journalism
- Deadline
- 05/01/2025
- Supplemental Questions
- Will you be enrolled in at least 12 units in the Fall 2025 semester?
- Examine how diversity in newsrooms can help address blind spots in coverage. What are some examples of stories or issues that might be overlooked in a homogenous newsroom, and how can journalists from diverse backgrounds bring unique insights to these narratives?
- Please add links to your published work or portfolio