The Youngstown Press Club is currently taking applications for two $2,000 scholarships to be awarded in 2024.

The awards will go to college juniors and seniors living in the Mahoning or Shenango Valleys majoring in journalism or a related field. Related fields include communications, broadcasting, marketing and public relations.

In order to qualify applicants must do the following:

- Submit proof of a GPA of 3.0 or higher

- Be entering their junior or senior year in the 2024-25 academic year

- Submit at least two writing or broadcast samples

- Must live in Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, Mercer or Lawrence Counties. Applicants living here that go to school outside of these counties are still eligible.

Additionally, applicants should provide examples of community involvement and commit to attend the Youngstown Press Club's Hall of Fame and Awards Banquet at Stambaugh Auditorium September 25.

The deadline to apply is April 1. Those who are eligible to apply and are interested in doing so can click here to access an application form.