Byrd-Mims Journalism Scholarships
Scholarship Overview
The Byrd-Mims Journalism Scholarships were enhanced in 2009 by a $250,000 donation to JMU’s journalism scholarship endowment, from the late Virginia Senator Harry F. Byrd Jr., whose family owned Harrisonburg’s Daily News-Record/Rockingham Publishing. The scholarships honor their benefactor, Sen. Byrd, and his longtime friend and associate D. Lathan Mims, who helped coordinate the senator’s campaigns, and who served for many years as
In 2020, a scholarship that has averaged $3,000 will be awarded to the most deserving JMU journalism student. The award is based on
Annual award amount
Four $3,250 scholarships
Eligibility Criteria
Senior
GPA
Minimum 2.75
Eligibility Requirements
Rising seniors are eligible to apply.
Special application requirements
While not required, you may file an online FAFSA form for 2017-18, documenting financial need. The FAFSA must be filed at least TWO WEEKS before the March 17 application deadline for all scholarships. See https://www.jmu.edu/finaid.