Criteria
This endowment is established by the Seattle Times and the Blethen Family which founded the scholarship to help minority students to obtain higher education and careers in print journalism and print advertising. If, at some future date, WSU and the Seattle Times agree that minorities are no longer underrepresented in print journalism and print advertising, WSU may award this scholarship to other students whose circumstances have limited their opportunities for higher education and careers in print journalism and print advertising (i.e., students with physical or learning disabilities).
One or more scholarships will be awarded to deserving minority students (in accordance with WSU’s Policy for Administering Financial Aid Restricted by Race, Gender, Color, Ethnicity, or National Origin) who have demonstrated commitment and promise as future professionals in print journalism and print advertising. Awards may be renewable for up to four years based on satisfactory academic progress and academic achievement.
History
Founded in 1896 by Alden J. Blethen, The Seattle Times has been continuously operated by four generations of the Blethen family. The company’s core values are: remain family-owned, private and independent, serve the community through quality journalism, maximize the workplace satisfaction of all employees, and be the country’s best regional newspaper.
This scholarship was established to further advance these core values by offering an opportunity for minority students with limited resources to pursue a career in print journalism or advertising, thereby encouraging a diversity of journalistic voices reflective of our multicultural society.