Gannett journalism scholarships available

The Guy P. Gannett Journalism Scholarship Fund seeks Maine applicants.

The Gannett Scholarship provides renewable support for students majoring in journalism or a field reasonably related, including print, broadcast or electronic media. The fund helps pay tuition to attend an undergraduate, graduate, trade or technical school.

The deadline for applications is May 1. To apply online, visit mainecf.org.

Applicants must be graduates of a Maine high school or have been home-schooled in Maine. Students will be chosen based on demonstrated interest in journalism through their choice of coursework and extracurricular activities, as well as financial need and academic achievement. In 2013, the average award size was $18,062.