Courage in Student Journalism Scholarship

Despite the troubles in the news business brought on by the shifting fortunes of print and online journalism, some organizations (MainStreet included) believe in the power of information and its value in a democratic society. Too often the powers that be try to distort the news, and the Courage in Student Journalism Awards honors those who persist in their efforts to spread the truth.

The $1,000 award, sponsored by a consortium of groups supporting free speech, is given every year to a middle school (although titled the High School Award, it is available to students in middle schools as well) journalist who has “shown determination, despite difficulty or resistance, in lawfully exercising his or her First Amendment press rights.”

Award: $1,000
Deadline: Aug. 1, 2011
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