Scholarship

About the DeVesty-Williams Scholarship

The Syracuse Press Club provides a $2,000 scholarship each year to one full-time, undergraduate student who is studying print, broadcast, digital, photo or visual journalism. Applicants are evaluated on academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, work/internship experience, a personal philosophy statement, media samples and professional references. A committee of media professionals evaluates each application. The recipient is recognized as an honored guest at the Syracuse Press Club annual awards dinner each spring. Eligible students are encouraged to apply.

Eligibility Requirements

Eligible students must be both enrolled at a college or university in the Syracuse Press Club service area and a permanent resident of that area. The area includes the following counties: Onondaga, Madison, Cortland, Cayuga, Oswego, Jefferson, St. Lawrence, Lewis, Herkimer, Oneida, Otsego, Delaware, Chenango, Broome, Tioga, Chemung, Tompkins, Wayne, Seneca, Schuyler and Yates. A student’s college residence is not considered a permanent residence.

Questions? Please contact the scholarship committee chair at syracusepressclub@gmail.com.

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Deadline: March 29, 2024

Past winners of the DeVesty-Williams Scholarship

Scholarships are presented each year in memory of longtime SPC Treasurer Dick DeVesty and 1966 SPC President Glenn Williams.
 
2024: Thomas Cafarella, SUNY Oswego
2023: Alexandra Elkins, Onondaga Community College and St. Bonaventure University
2022: Moriah Humiston, Syracuse University
2021: Shannon Kirkpatrick, Syracuse University
2020 Emma Folts, Syracuse University
2019: Debra Born, Utica College
2018: Colleen Ferguson, Syracuse University
2017: Taylor Watson, Syracuse University
2016: Amari Pollard, LeMoyne College
2015: Justin Mattingly, Syracuse University
2014: Patrick Malowski, SUNY Oswego
2013: Paul Valentino, Onondaga Community College
2012: Asa Stackel, SUNY Oswego
(The 2007 scholarships were also presented in memory of Bill Leaf, WSYR Radio reporter.)
2007: Sara Carmichael; broadcast journalism, Syracuse University
2007: Marissa Broe; magazine journalism, Syracuse University
2006: Christine Mattheis; magazine journalism/political science; Syracuse University
2005: Dan Bumpus; broadcast journalism/economics, Syracuse University
2005: Lesley Snyder; broadcast journalism, Hofstra University
2004: Allyson Collins; magazine journalism/biology, Syracuse University
2004: Alexandra Goncarovs; broadcast journalism, TC3
2003: Allison Deyoe; broadcast journalism, Syracuse University
2003: Katherine Hanzalik; journalism, Ithaca College
(The 2002 scholarships were presented in memory of Donna Speziale, WTVH reporter, director)
2002: Shannon Perry; journalism, SUNY Oswego
2002: Alaina Potrikus; print journalism, Syracuse University
2001: Michael Ricke; broadcast journalism, Syracuse University
2001: Robert S. Driscoll; journalism technology, SUNY Morrisville
2000: David Angelo Levinthal; newspaper/political philosophy, Syracuse University
2000: Michele M. Mariani; magazine journalism, Syracuse University
1999: Leila Walsh; broadcast journalism, Syracuse University
1999: Kathryn Walson; print journalism, Syracuse University
(The 1998 scholarships were presented in memory of Charles Bivens, WSTM-TV.)
1998: Tiffany Woods; broadcast journalism/political science, SU
1998: Elizabeth Krol; journalism, Syracuse University
1993: David Clarey; Syracuse University
1992: Jan Phillips; photojournalism, Syracuse University
1991: Pamela R. Davis; electronic meda, Cornell University
1991: Brenda Owens; SUNY Brockport
1990: Dan Maffei; journalism, Columbia University
1989: Jeffrey D’Alessio; journalism, St. Bonaventure University
1988: Steven Freeman; photography/business management, RIT
1988: Sondra J. Neis; Syracuse University
1987: Janet Essman; environmental science/magazine journalism; SUNY ESF/SU
1987: Cyndi Schopfer; print journalism, Lynchburg College (VA)
1986: Suzanne M. Getman; writing arts, SUNY Oswego
1986: Tania S. Anderson; Syracuse University
1985: Katherine Belge; Syracuse University
1985: Lizabeth Jamieson Menzies; Syracuse University
1985: Katherine Banos; OCC
1984: Tania S. Anderson; SU

Scholarship Application

Name(Required)
Permanent/Home Address(Required)
Do not use your campus address.

Resume

Upload your resume as a .PDF below. The resume should include your: name, college's name, major field of study, extracurricular activities, work experience, and internship experience.
Max. file size: 150 MB.

Academic Transcript

Upload your most recent academic transcript below. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
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Personal Philosophy Statement

Upload your two-page personal philosophy statement below as a .PDF. Your statement must include a personal goal summary (no longer than half a page) and commentary about the influence journalism has on audiences in the 21st Century. Please use 12-point font and double-space.
Max. file size: 150 MB.

Work Samples

Provide at least two work samples. Links to your work are preferred.
Max. file size: 150 MB.
Max. file size: 150 MB.

References

Upload your list of references as a .PDF below. Your reference list must include: Three references with name, phone and email address required. (1) Professor from student’s major; (1) peer from student’s major; (1) professional internship mentor or student manager from a college media outlet, for which the student produced media content.
Max. file size: 150 MB.