Overview
Annually, the Scholarship will award up to 2 candidates up to $3,000 in total to support
the mission of the program. The funds will be used in a manner determined by the
candidate and the board best suited to his/her needs. This may include activities such
as a writing workshop, online writing course, or support for newspaper internships. The
board is available to assist in designing a suitable program.
Application process
The application deadline is April 11, 2021.
Criteria
We will be looking for people who are self starters, focused and persistent. The ideal
candidates has the makings of a good writer technically and is able to connect with
his/her readership. While the HPR is a publication that has a progressive agenda, the
Board in this context values critical thinking and reporting as well. Because the
process and skills to become a good journalist are long and many, previous recipients
can reapply in successive years.
Selection committee
The Board of Trustees will serve as the selection committee. It is composed to 2
members of the HPR staff, 2 members of the Krapu family and 1 community member.
Decisions will be made without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation.
Preference will be given to younger applicants as the goal is to support journalists in
their beginning years. All decisions are final.
Reporting requirements
Within 3 months of program completion each candidate will submit a written report
describing and evaluating their program. An exit interview by phone or in person will
also be required. This is necessary to help future awardees use their scholarship most
effectively.
For further information about donations and applications, please contact:
High Plains Reader
Email: annekrapuscholarship@hpr1.com