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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
- 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.
