2025 Excellence in Journalism
‘CALL FOR SCHOLARSHIP ENTRIES’
Sponsored by the Detroit chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists
Detroit SPJ is accepting entries and nominations for its 2025 Larry Laurain Scholarship program. Winners will be announced at the organization’s annual banquet honoring the outstanding work and achievements in 2024 of print, broadcast, photo, digital and other practicing journalists in Michigan. In addition, Detroit SPJ will announce its Journalist of the Year and Young Journalist of the Year.
SPJ Detroit annually awards a $2,500 grant to a Michigan resident who is or will be a sophomore, junior or senior with a demonstrated interest in journalism attending a college or university. This award may be used at any institution of higher education.
Winners in all categories and scholarship winners will be honored at our annual awards banquet on Wednesday, May 14, at the San Marino Club, 1685 E. Big Beaver Rd, Troy
Scholarship application deadline: Thursday, Feb. 28, 2025.
Our 2024 Scholarship Recipients

