Joseph A. Quinlan and The Daily Collegian Alumni Scholarship for Journalism

Joe Quinlan was a dogged reporter and tenacious attorney who cut his teeth at the Massachusetts Daily Collegian and went on to advocate for the powerless and pursue justice. Quinlan, a 1980 UMass Amherst graduate who majored in journalism and political science, advised junior reporters to get to know the people they covered and to be fearless in their reporting in order to promote a more just and caring society. This award was established by alumni of the Collegian who hope to encourage others to carry on his remarkable legacy. Journalism majors in good academic standing and who have demonstrated financial need are eligible to apply.

Award
$1,200
Deadline
12/01/2026
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please describe why you are passionate about journalism and how you intend to advocate for the powerless and pursue justice in your future endeavors. If you have already produced journalism, please share what you found most powerful, impressive, and/or valuable about that work. (Max: 300 words)
  2. Please upload your current resume.
  3. (OPTIONAL) Do you have any additional information that you would like to share with us pertaining to your financial need that was not already disclosed in your general application? If so, please share that with us here. The committee will be able to see your financial need as determined by the Financial Aid Office and the responses to your general application questions. Financial need is not a requirement for this scholarship, but it is a preference. (Max: 200 words)
  4. (OPTIONAL) If you have already produced journalism, please attach up to three of your favorite works:
    • Example 1
    • Example 2
    • Example 3