FMA Doug Damerst Scholarship
Offered by Florida Magazine Association
About this scholarship
The Florida Magazine Association presents the $1,000 Doug Damerst Scholarship to an exceptional journalism or communications student at a four-year college in Florida. Established in memory of an award-winning editor and communications professional, the program evaluates the applicant’s demonstrated reporting or writing work and commitment to the field. Students submit a portfolio containing three published or unpublished articles that showcase their journalism, along with an official transcript from the university they attend, a résumé, one recommendation letter, and an introductory letter explaining their passion for journalism. The official online application provides separate upload fields for the three portfolio pieces and each supporting document. Applicants may instead email the complete requested package to the Association using the address on the program page. The sponsor does not currently state a GPA cutoff, citizenship rule, class year, financial-need requirement, or restriction to a particular journalism specialty, so none is added here. The live official form is available, but the Association lists the submission deadline as TBA. Applicants should prepare their portfolio now, contact FMA for the current closing date before submission, and avoid relying on third-party listings that characterize the award as having no deadline.
Eligibility
- Major in journalism or communications
- Attend a four-year college based in Florida
- Submit a portfolio of three articles demonstrating journalism work
- Provide an official transcript from the university currently attended
- Provide a current résumé
- Provide one letter of recommendation
- Provide an introductory letter explaining a passion for journalism
- Submit through the official online form or by email as instructed