Milt Cole Memorial Scholarship

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025

Closes: 4/15/2026

The Milt Cole Memorial Scholarship is awarded to college juniors or seniors at the University of Massachusetts Amherst pursuing a degree in journalism. Special consideration is given to students who have financial need, are interested in a career in newspaper journalism, and have completed internships at the Daily Hampshire Gazette or the Greenfield Recorder.

Win up to

$2,500

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: No
Merit-Based: Yes
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Requirements

Minimum 3.00 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

Attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst

College junior or senior

Seeking a bachelor's degree

Studying journalism

Complete an internship at a newspaper Preference is given to students who complete internships at the Daily Hampshire Gazette or the Greenfield Recorder, have financial need, and are interested in pursuing a career in newspaper journalism.