Henry Wefing Journalism Scholarship

The Henry Wefing Journalism Scholarship is offered to undergraduate students at Westfield State University who demonstrate a commitment to journalistic values. Applicants must be enrolled full-time in an undergraduate Day CGCE or Undergraduate program at Westfield State and maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher. The scholarship honors Professor Henry Wefing's legacy and his dedication to fairness, curiosity, and good story-telling in journalism. Preference is given to students with an interest in Journalism or related fields, particularly those majoring in Communication or English. As part of the application process, students must submit a 300-word essay demonstrating how they envision applying Professor Wefing's positive journalistic values in their future career. The essay may reference prior experience as a journalist or observations about journalism and future career aspirations. This scholarship provides variable award amounts to support students pursuing education and careers in journalism and related communications fields. It recognizes students who embody the ethical principles and professional standards that Professor Wefing championed throughout his career.