Minority, professional and student journalists can apply for scholarships to attend a conference.

The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ) offers scholarships for journalists to attend the 2014 Excellence in Journalism Conference, a three-day conference organized by SPJ and the Radio Television Digital News Association.

The Diversity Leadership Fellows Program is open to journalists who have at least three years of professional experience and are persons of color or from underrepresented groups. Fellows will receive convention registration, accommodation and airfare.

The Robert D.G. Lewis First Amendment Award is given to a student SPJ member who has demonstrated outstanding service to the First Amendment. The student receives convention registration and US$350 for travel expenses.

The Terry Harper Memorial Scholarships will award professional journalists with convention registration, accommodation and airfare.

Recipients of the Diversity Leadership Program awards and the Terry Harper Memorial Scholarships will also receive admission to the SPJ President’s Banquet and the RTDNA Paul White Reception.

The 2014 Excellence in Journalism Conference will take place from Sept. 4-6 in Nashville, Tennessee.

All applicants must be current SPJ members and apply by May 12.

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