Karl A. Bickel and Madira Bickel Journalistic Scholarship Fund

Mission

Provide grants to colleges or universities that have journalism departments or programs, so they can provide to students that deserve and need the support.

Annual application deadlines

March 10

Program areas

Education

States served

All

Geographic limitations

There is no stated geographical limitation however, the foundation has a practice of supporting universities and colleges in the state of Florida.

Population Served

Journalism students who are deserving and show the need for support.

Trustees

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Karl A. Bickel and Madira Bickel Journalistic Scholarship Fund provides grants to colleges or universities that have journalism departments or programs, so they can provide to students that deserve and need the support.

Requirements

• Applications must be submitted through the online grant application form or alternative accessible application designed for assistive technology users.
• To be eligible, organizations must qualify as exempt organizations under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
• Organizations must have a journalism department.

Limitations

Grants are limited to colleges or universities that have a journalism department and must be used for scholarships to Journalism Students.

Average giving

Average grant size: $40,000
Average number of grants per year: 1
Average total giving per year: $40,000

Annual application period and deadlines

Applications are accepted year-round. Applications must be submitted by March 10th to be reviewed at the annual grant meeting.

Communications

Applicants will receive an email confirming their submission. Grant decisions are generally communicated within 3 months of the deadline for applications received by the deadline.

Required agreements and reports

Periodic progress reports and final reports may be required for funded projects.

About the Foundation

Karl A. Bickel and Madira Bickel Journalistic Scholarship Fund was established under the Last Will and Testament of Karl A. Bickel. It provides grants to colleges or universities that have journalism departments or programs, with students that deserve and need the support.