Robert Walker Scholarship

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About the Scholarship:

Robert Walker, Founder of Christian Life Missions, is considered by many as the "Pioneer of Christian Journalism." Robert Walker was the first publisher to receive the prestigious Magazine Publishers Award from the Evangelical Christian Publisher Association in 1994. He passed away on March 1, 2008, but leaves an eternal legacy for current and future generations called to Christian journalism.

Robert Walker established the Robert Walker Scholarship Fund to help young Christians whom God has called into Christian journalism with their college education. According to Steve Strang, President & Chairman of Christian Life Missions and Chief Executive Officer of Strang Communications "[the scholarship fund] helps young people who are devoting their lives to proclaiming the Gospel through the printed word, which is the legacy that Robert Walker leaves."

Journalism students enrolled at a university are encouraged to apply for one of five scholarships that will be awarded. Deadline for the 2009-2010 academic year is May 1, 2009. Instructions and application for prospective applicants are available for download by clicking on their hyperlink. Please note that these require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them. This is a free program available for download.

2008 Winners of the Robert Walker Scholarships in Christian Journalism

Robert Walker Scholarships in Christian Journalism

Guidelines for a $2,000 Christian Journalism Scholarship are as follows:

1.      Student must have at least a grade point average of 3.5.

2.      Student must submit five copies of all documents.

3.      Must be a student in a college (not high school), undergraduate or graduate.

4.      Previous applicants and winners may reapply.

To apply, send five copies of each of the following:

1.      Letter explaining your interest and commitment to Christian journalism.

2.      Current resume.

3.      Certified transcript of academic work (original plus four copies).

4.      Five different published works.

Deadline date for entry is May 1, 2010.

Scholarship checks will be mailed to the colleges and/or universities of the five winners for the 2010-2011 academic year. Please indicate the contact person and address of the college for which the check should be mailed to.

Judges include five distinguished journalists and journalism educators.

Send applications to:

Amy Condiff
Christian Life Missions
600 Rinehart Road
Lake Mary, FL 32746

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About the Scholarship:

Robert Walker, Founder of Christian Life Missions, is considered by many as the "Pioneer of Christian Journalism." Robert Walker was the first publisher to receive the prestigious Magazine Publishers Award from the Evangelical Christian Publisher Association in 1994. He passed away on March 1, 2008, but leaves an eternal legacy for current and future generations called to Christian journalism.

Robert Walker established the Robert Walker Scholarship Fund to help young Christians whom God has called into Christian journalism with their college education. According to Steve Strang, President & Chairman of Christian Life Missions and Chief Executive Officer of Strang Communications "[the scholarship fund] helps young people who are devoting their lives to proclaiming the Gospel through the printed word, which is the legacy that Robert Walker leaves."

Journalism students enrolled at a university are encouraged to apply for one of five scholarships that will be awarded. Deadline for the 2009-2010 academic year is May 1, 2009. Instructions and application for prospective applicants are available for download by clicking on their hyperlink. Please note that these require Adobe Acrobat Reader to open them. This is a free program available for download.