Scholarships

Cory Eden Leadership Award

The Cory Eden Memorial Scholarship is a $500 leadership award sponsored by the Eden family to recognize a Kirkwood High School journalism student who best exemplifies the characteristics of Cory Eden. Cory was a student at Hinds College in Jackson, MS when he was killed in an automobile accident on Nov. 15, 1997. He was majoring in elementary education and playing soccer on scholarship. Cory displayed an outstanding work ethic and attitude that made him a natural leader among his peers, both in the classroom and in life. Cory’s classmates and teammates always looked up to him because he willingly accepted every task he was given and completed it in a productive, timely matter. It was the extra things, such as his hard work and pleasant demeanor, that made Cory a great role model. This was shown none better than his volunteer work at a local youth camp during his summers. DUE MARCH 10.
Cory was a student at Hinds College in Jackson, MS when he was killed in an automobile accident on Nov. 15, 1997. He was majoring in elementary education and playing soccer on scholarship. Cory displayed an outstanding work ethic and attitude that made him a natural leader among his peers, both in the classroom and in life. Cory’s classmates and teammates always looked up to him because he willingly accepted every task he was given and completed it in a productive, timely matter. It was the extra things, such as his hard work and pleasant demeanor, that made Cory a great role model. This was shown none better than his volunteer work at a local youth camp during his summers.
Eligibility- Any senior student on staff. Recipients must use the scholarship to attend an accredited community college, college or university.
Selection- Selection criteria include applicants’ classroom production, demonstration of school leadership and participation, employment records and essay from the student. Applicants will be judged by Mitch Eden, Tanya Eden, Lorraine Eden, Robert Eden, Rob Eden Jr., Dave Hepworth and Jenny Hepworth. Since there is no interview, the application and essay will be the only opportunity for the student to share their thoughts, insights and opinions to highlight their accomplishments and to convey their maturity and outlook on life.
Past Winners- Hayden Davidson & Lucy Hockerman (2022), Tom Mueller & Ainsley Wade (2021), Anna Carmody & Ethan Peter (2020), Thomas Birmingham & Jonah McDowell (2019), Camille Baker & Emma Leeker (2018), Kennady Wade & Clare Wojciechowski (2017), Annelise Adrian & Kaitlin Kilby (2016), Tyler Altenthal & Rachel Fechter (2015), Morgan Seibel & Emily Stobbe (2014), Alex Jones & Lauren Rau (2013), Madeline Hauck & Joe Weber (2012), Devan Coggan & Alex Kuhn (2011), Lauren Hummel, Pete Krusing & Alex Muckerman (2010), Alex Berry & Carra Hansen (2009), Madeline Agathen & Susie Compton (2008), Maddie Coultrip & Richie Frohlichstein (2007), Kate O'Heron & Kelly Lautenschlager (2006), Brett Hammond & Tim Lartonnoix (2005), Allison Eaton & Lauren Gosling (2004) . Shannon Burke & Brigid Doherty (2003), Carolyn Kienstra & Kate Schweitzer (2002), Bill Lautenschlager & Nicole Stuever (2001), Jill Kloster (2000), Sara Olesen (1999)
Name
Please provide a list of Kirkwood High School accomplishments (extracurricular, academic, etc.; grade, position held--if applicable).*
Please provide a list of community and/or family involvement and accomplishments:*
Please list any work experience:*
Please explain what the term “leader” means to you and share any examples in which you have demonstrated initiative and leadership qualities and abilities, and/or an instance when a leader has positively affected your life. ***Note, I would recommend composing this on a word document and then pasting your response in the box.*

The Jack Weber Diversity Scholarship

“There is no greater disability than the inability to see a person as more.”- Robert M. Hensel
Jack Weber, brother of former Call staff members Joe and Kelly Weber, never had the opportunity to attend Kirkwood High School. Born with a severe form of autism that left him unable to speak or use sufficient motor skills, he attended a Special School District high school that better accommodated his educational needs.
Still, Joe, Kelly and their parents, Paul and Teri, give Jack credit for teaching them about life, love and the importance of accepting others. The Weber family believes that diversity coverage in student media is essential to teaching young people important lessons on inclusion, understanding and perseverance. They also believe journalism students with diverse backgrounds and experiences improve the practice in ways that greatly benefit all who create and consume it.
Any senior with at least two semesters of experience on a KHS media staff is eligible. Scholarship must be used toward a university or college. Past winners include Maya Kim (2022), Grace Beaumont & Fiona Wilton (2021), Bismah Syed (2020), Logan Crews (2019), Sha'Diya Tomlin-Warren (2018), Julia Wunning-Zimmer (2017), Elizabeth Dell'Orco (2016) & Claire Hubert (2015).
Winner will be announced at the Journalism Recognition Night. DUE MARCH 12.
The Award
The award is a $600 scholarship given to a KHS journalism student with either of the following qualifications: 1. A student who used his/her writing, photography or art to increase awareness and understanding of an issue related to diversity 2. A student who overcame personal challenges or disabilities to be a KHS journalism student The scholarship is intended to go toward financial aid at a higher institution of learning, where the applicant can influence other students, faculty and staff in a positive way.
Criteria*
Name*
Grade*
List all positions and years on staff*
Please answer ONE of the following two questions. *** 1. Please submit a writing/photography/art sample that helped spread awareness to an issue regarding diversity. It could be racial, religious, ability-related. Anything really. Along with that, please submit a brief explanation of why you chose to write it, what it implicates on a bigger scale and why diversity reporting, in general, is so important in 2015. 2. Please write 250-500 words on how you have overcome your own personal issues and challenges to make a positive difference as a writer/photographer/artist/web designer on KHS media staff.*

KHS Journalism Alumni Scholarship Application

A one-time $500* scholarship is available for a graduating senior of the KHS journalism program including The Kirkwood Call or Pioneer yearbook. This scholarship is funded by KHS journalism alumni. Any contributing alumni are welcome to take part in the judging for this scholarship. The scholarship will be awarded based on three equally weighted criteria: financial need, essay and work samples. The recipient of the scholarship will be announced at the KHS Journalism Banquet in May. Applications due to Mr. Eden by MARCH 10.
*The funding for this scholarship will be based on alumni donations, and those alumni will determine the scholarship recipient. Scholarship amounts may vary based on the funding from donations.
Past winners Lainey Hogg (2022), Molly Higgins & Megan Roche (2021), Maddie Meyers & Grace Williams (2020), Jack Rintoul (2019), Chloe Hooker & Lauren Hammett (2018), Mary Kate Brennan & Holden Foreman (2017), David Reynolds & Andrew Richter (2016), Jake Balmer & Rose O'Malley (2015), Jane Manwarring (2014), Sophia Matthews (2013) & Ellen Hargrove (2012)
Name*
Email*
Describe your history in the KHS journalism program *** Years, staff position(s), contributions, awards, etc.*
College you plan to attend and planned major/minor.*
Pick 2-3 pieces (articles, designs, photographs, artwork, graphic, etc.) of your best work. Write a short explanation on why you consider each piece to be your best work. *** Submit these to Mr. Eden via email or hard copy*
Explain what you have learned being a part of KHS journalism and what it has meant to you as a person. *** No more than 350 words*
How will this scholarship help you with the financial needs of college and achieving your goals. **

The SJ Award

Sponsored by the Matthews Family
The Award
This award celebrates an individual from either Pioneer, Call, or KHTV staff who has discovered their own unique voice, self-confidence, and connection to the world through their dedication as a member of the “SJ Family” in the KHS Journalism program. This award is about being a part of something bigger than yourself and identifying with the goals and principles of KHS journalism while also finding your own voice.
Personal Story
Sophia Matthews applied to Pioneer at the end of her sophomore year at KHS because she felt that she needed to explore something different. From that moment, SJ and KHS journalism became her number one priority and, quite literally at times, her home away from home. She became a part of the “SJ Family” and the lessons Sophia learned in SJ helped her have an advantage in college because she had already been down an accelerated path with SJ that taught her volumes more about life than just excellent journalism. Since graduating from college, Sophia has worked jobs involving direct support for youth and now works in the Kirkwood School District for Adventure Club. Sophia is also a full time graduate student in UMSL’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program. Sophia would not have realized her own potential for dedication in her chosen field.
Instructions
Please answer one or more of the following prompts in no more than 750 words or no more than a five minute video to demonstrate how you are a part of SJ. Did any particular person or event related to SJ profoundly influence you? What unique circumstances did you overcome in order to participate in KHS Journalism? What did you learn about your own values and abilities? What have you done to express your voice, and how do you plan to do so in the future? *If not planning on using funds for higher education, explain in detail how you will use this award to promote/support others facing obstacles who would otherwise benefit from participation in KHS journalism.
Criteria
- Seniors only. - Must have been on staff for at least one year (includes seniors as first year staffers). - May include up to two pieces of representative work.
Past Winners
Hannah Banks (2022), Amara Harper (2021), Lindsay Kocher (2020), Anna Stumpf (2019), Olivia Rau (2018), Ava Godsy (2017)
Winner will be announced at the Journalism Banquet in May. DUE MARCH 12.
Name*
Grade*
List all positions and years on staff*
Please answer one or more of the following prompts in no more than 750 words or no more than a five minute video to demonstrate how you are a part of SJ. Did any particular person or event related to SJ profoundly influence you? What unique circumstances did you overcome in order to participate in KHS Journalism? What did you learn about your own values and abilities? What have you done to express your voice, and how do you plan to do so in the future? Detail the connections with peers, mentors, or the community you have forged through journalism. If not planning on using funds for higher education, explain in detail how you will use this award to promote/support others facing obstacles who would otherwise benefit from participation in KHS journalism.*

Tripp Frohlichstein Summer Workshop Scholarship

The Scholarship
The Tripp Frohlichstein Summer Training Scholarship is an award offered to cover the tuition and associated costs of student participation in a summer journalism training program or camp. Tripp was a journalist and media trainer for more than thirty years. He believed that everyone could share their story through the media if they had the right training and a desire to tell the truth. Though he traveled the world to train company employees and government officials, Tripp especially enjoyed visiting the KHS Journalism program to teach students how to find and tell great stories. In honor of Tripp’s life and legacy of community service, this award will be given to students who seek to continue their journalism training over the summer.
Eligibility & Selection
Eligibility: All student journalists attending a summer journalism program are encouraged to apply, but financial need will be considered in granting the award. Selection: Selection criteria include the depth and quality of applicants’ participation in student journalism at KHS, the description of the summer training camp or program, and the student’s financial need. There is no set monetary amount of the award, though the tuition and associated costs for a camp should generally come in at or under $500. Amounts above this will still be considered, but may be awarded in part depending on the number of applications. Applicants will be considered by Carol, Johnny (TKC Web Editor 2011-2012), and Richie Frohlichstein (TKC EIC 2006-2007), with input from the KHS journalism faculty. DUE MARCH 8.
Past Winners
Lily Bartin & Tom Mueller (2020); Emma Lingo, Maddie Meyers & Ally Ortmann (2019); Maisie Bradley, Richard Pfiefer & Jack Rintoul (2018)
Name
Email
Camp to attend (list name, dates and cost)
Why do you want to attend a summer camp and how will it help you? (300 words or less)
What does working on a journalism staff mean to you? (75 words or less)

Mitch Eden Teen Empowerment Scholarship

This scholarship is dedicated in honor of Mitch Eden, journalism adviser, who has devoted his career to empowering teens at Kirkwood High School through the journalism program. The ideal candidate for this scholarship will be a journalism student that is a sophomore or junior in standing who is committed to scholarship, leadership and social change. The scholarship money should be used to further the recipient’s personal and educational development through an experience such as a camp, workshop or trip. In order to make an impact on the KHS community, the scholarship recipient must bring back what they learned to benefit the community, which could include leading a presentation to staff, implementing a new program or mentoring another student.

Sponsored by the Cohen Family (Pete, Julie, Ben, Hannah and Lydia)

The Award

This scholarship is dedicated in honor of Mitch Eden, journalism adviser, who has devoted his career to empowering teens at Kirkwood High School through the journalism program. The ideal candidate for this scholarship will be a journalism student that is a sophomore or junior in standing who is committed to scholarship, leadership and social change. The scholarship money should be used to further the recipient’s personal and educational development through an experience such as a camp, workshop or trip. In order to make an impact on the KHS community, the scholarship recipient must bring back what they learned to benefit the community, which could include leading a presentation to staff, implementing a new program or mentoring another student.

The Story

Each of the Cohen children forged a path in KHS Publications. Ben, a 2017 graduate, took Journalism I as his first class of freshman year and felt empowered by Eden and the journalism program. He eventually became active leading the social media on The Kirkwood Call and became a managing editor his senior year. He graduated from the University of Denver in 2020 and now works as a Teen Programming Director for a synagogue in Omaha, Nebraska. Hannah, a 2018 graduate, began as a social media staffer on Call her sophomore year, and ended up as an editor-in-chief her senior year. Eden helped Hannah find her love for art and design, and she now is a senior at Drake University majoring in Graphic Design and Magazine Media. Lydia, a 2021 graduate, spent three years on Call as a web writer, social media managing editor, and web managing editor, which helped foster the development of important life skills. She is currently attending Saint Louis University. All three Cohen kids loved their time on Call and have taken away essential lessons and work experience as they owned their identities as teenagers. The entire family noticed the influence Mitch Eden and KHS Publications had on their lives and wants to ensure others are also positively impacted.

Selection

Left up to the discretion of Mitch Eden and the KHS Journalism Professional Staff with approval needed from Cohen Family.

Submission

A written statement or video explaining what you plan on doing and what you'd like to bring back personally and collectively for the program.

Your Submission

Please email/share with [email protected]

Dr. Michael Havener Award

This award was named in honor of Dr. Michael Havener, Kirkwood High School principal, and honors a student who continually inspires hope and optimism in their peers and brings good energy to any given situation. A one-time $750 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of the KHS journalism program including The Kirkwood Call or Pioneer yearbook. Sponsored by John & Kathleen Bartin

Mitch Eden Award

This award was named in honor of Mitch Eden, Kirkwood High School journalism adviser, and honors a student who displays an authenticity by the passion and commitment they have for what they say and do. A one-time $750 scholarship is awarded to a graduating senior of the KHS journalism program including The Kirkwood Call or Pioneer yearbook. Sponsored by John & Kathleen Bartin

Journalism Scholarships

There are numerous scholarships available for students studying journalism. Below is a list of scholarships available to high school students. At the bottom of the list, you will even find some scholarships available to students in college pursuing Journalism/Communication degrees. We have had staffers from KHS win some of these scholarships. For more information on these scholarships click on the links provided or speak with Mr. Eden.
Scholarships: National and State

http://www.schooljournalism.org/scholarships/
If you would like to look for some colleges with journalism degrees, here is one resource: JournalismDegree.org
Oct. 15 - James Allen Cox Foundation Scholarships for Photo/Video
Oct. 31 – J-Scholarship from the Journalism Education Association.
Nov. 12 – First Freedom Student Essay and Video Competition
Jan. 4 – Vanderbilt University Scholarship for aspiring Sports Writers. For an application email: [email protected]
Jan. 8 – JFK Library Essay Contest
Jan. 16 – TweenTribune 100 Word Essay Contest from TweenTribune.com
Jan. 21 – (open to grades 1-12) Pasta Tales Essay Contest sponsored by Olive Garden
Jan. 28 – David S. Barr Award Scholarship
Jan. 31 – University of Iowa Daily Iowan Scholarship
Jan. 31 – Jim McKay Memorial Scholarship from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
Feb. 1 – Ball State University Ingelhart Scholars Program
Feb. 1 – Emma Brown Foundation Work/Study Program from the Emma Brown Foundation
Feb. 15 – Wickoff Editorial Leadership Scholarship from the National Scholastic Press Association
Feb. 15 – Journalism Honor Roll from the National Scholastic Press Association
Feb. 15 – (for Juniors) Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Journalism Conference
Feb. 28 – Sigma Photo Scholarship Contest for seniors
Feb. 29 – NSPA Journalism Honor Roll for seniors
March 1 – Third Annual Keep the Drive High School Journalism Awards: Write to Drive Change (Student Journalists Could win up to $2,000) March 1 – NPC Scholarship for Journalism Diversity – from the National Press Club
March 1 – PGSF Print and Graphics Scholarships from the Print and Graphics Scholarship Foundation
March 1 – NABJ Scholarship Program from the National Association of Black Journalists
March 7 – Project 21 Gaming Scholarship from the Missouri Gaming Association
March 8 – High School Essay Contest from the Society of Professional Journalists
March 31 – St. Charles County Arts Council
April 1 – Crazy Horse Memorial Journalism Scholarship for Native American students
April 1 – Curtis Kenner Summer Workshop Grant through SSP of St. Louis.
April 1 – Bruce Schneider Student Leadership Scholarship through SSP of St. Louis
April 5 - http://www.stlspj.org/student-scholarship/ Society of Professional Journalist St. Louis Chapter
April 29 – St. Louis Post Dispatch Scholarship is awarded annually to an African-American high school graduating senior or junior college student. For a form contact the Post-Dispatch at: Scholarship Selection Committee c/o Irv Harrell St. Louis Post-Dispatch 900 N. Tucker Blvd. St. Louis, MO 63101
May 1 – Cuivre River Operation Round Up Scholarships
May 10 – Quill and Scroll Scholarships
June 1 – St. Charles Community College Trustee Scholarships for Journalism
Oct. 1 – Cuivre River Operation Round Up Scholarships
Listing of diversity scholarships for high school and college students
St. Louis Press Club Scholarships (for students in college)
More scholarships/grants that are journalism related for college students

The Kirkwood Call

The Kirkwood Call

The Kirkwood Call

Scholarships

Cory Eden Leadership Award

The Jack Weber Diversity Scholarship

The Award

KHS Journalism Alumni Scholarship Application

The SJ Award

The Award

Personal Story

Instructions

Criteria

Past Winners

Tripp Frohlichstein Summer Workshop Scholarship

The Scholarship

Eligibility & Selection

Past Winners

Mitch Eden Teen Empowerment Scholarship

Dr. Michael Havener Award

Mitch Eden Award

Journalism Scholarships

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