SPJ Houston
Houston Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists

Susanne M. Pagano Scholarship

The Houston Chapter SPJ Scholarship Fund is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
incorporated in the State of Texas. Most donations to the fund are tax deductible.
Consult your tax advisor for more information.

Next Scholarship Application Deadline Will Be Posted In 2022

Susanne M. Pagano

The Houston Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists created this scholarship fund to honor Susanne Pagano, a long-time chapter member who died suddenly in April 2014.

Susanne was a 24/7 news hound who worked as a correspondent for Bloomberg BNA after a long career at business publisher Offshore Data Services.

Susanne was a constant force in the chapter for over two decades, serving in every major leadership role, including multiple stints as chapter president. No matter how busy with work or family obligations, she never turned down an SPJ project. In addition, she was an excellent mentor, offering reasoned guidance to budding journalists in a calm and understanding manner. 
The Houston Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists invites eligible journalism students in the State of Texas to apply for a $1,000 scholarship to assist in paying for education expenses.
 
Eligibility

To be eligible, applicants must be pursuing a four-year degree in journalism, communications, digital media or a related field; be classified as a sophomore, junior or senior enrolled in a relevant degree program at an accredited four-year educational institution in Texas; and be from the nine-county Houston metropolitan area (permanent residency, high school graduate or family home). The nine counties are Harris, Fort Bend, Montgomery, Brazoria, Galveston, Liberty, Wharton, Chambers and Austin.

Application

For information purposes only, click on the link below to download the PDF 2021 scholarship application form. Also available is the application score sheet, which may be helpful for students in preparing their applications.
Scholarship Award

The next scholarship award date will be announced in 2022.

More Information

We will be happy to answer questions from applicants, faculty advisers and others. Please submit questions by email to: info@spjhoustonscholar.org