Lokey Scholarship
The Lokey Scholarship was established in 2007 through the generosity of Oregonian Lorry I. Lokey, founder of Business Wire, an international media relations company. Lokey is a 1949 Stanford University graduate and a University of Oregon Foundation trustee. The scholarship program provides awards of up to $10,000 to raise the national and international profile of the SOJC, attract the best and the brightest minds to the UO, and be a catalyst for developing outstanding future leaders for the journalism and communication industry.
Graduate student Lokey scholars are selected in recognition of their outstanding scholarly achievements and to provide added support during the dissertation year. Up to two ABD recipients are selected primarily based on their scholarly record and demonstrated potential for research as indicated by their work in classes, conference presentation, and publication.
Only Ph.D. students who have approved dissertation proposals and have advanced to candidacy are eligible for consideration. Teaching and service in the SOJC are additionally weighed, though the primary criterion is research, both accomplishments and potential. Selection of the scholar(s) is made by the Graduate Affairs Committee, which may choose not to award in a given year, depending on student eligibility, strength of research, other considerations and contributions, and funds available.
Lokey Scholarship Application
To apply for the Lokey Fellowship, you will need to submit the following:
- Confirmation from your adviser that you have (or will have) passed comps, held a proposal meeting, and will advance to candidacy by the end of the spring term.
- Short (1-2 page) research statement outlining your interests, accomplishments and goals.
- Short (150 word) abstract of your dissertation proposal, including full working title. Also list names of committee members.
- One single-authored writing sample (a paper from a class, a conference paper, or a publication– please specify). 30 pages or less.
These materials should be submitted via the online Lokey Scholarship application no later than May 1, 2023.
A committee of faculty who do not serve on any of the applicants’ dissertation committees will make the selection(s). In addition to the materials you submit, the selection committee will seek input from faculty, including your adviser and others who may be familiar with your work and accomplishments thus far in your doctoral program.
Past Lokey Scholars
2022
Teresa Caprioglio
Kisa Clark
Keya Saxena
2021
Meredith Morgoch
Ping Wongphothiphan
2020
Phil Duncan
Tugce Ertem Eray
Rachel Guldin
2019
Beck Banks
Layire Diop
Kaitlin Bane Miller
2018
Irene Awino
Ashley Cordes
Patrick Jones
2016
Matthew Pittman
Thomas Schmidt
Jeremiah Favara
2015
Jolene Fisher
2014
Senyo Ofori-Parku
2013
Toby Hopp
2013
Erica Ciszek