In the tradition of Thomas R. Dargan, dedicated and lifelong broadcaster, this scholarship is intended to encourage and assist minority students to complete their education in broadcasting or communications.

Eligibility
Applicant must be a minority citizen of the United States. Minority is defined as Native American, Black, Hispanic or Asian.

Applicant must be enrolled in the first, second or third year of a broadcast or communications curriculum at a four-year college or university or an accredited community college in Oregon or Washington, or as a permanent resident of Oregon or Washington attending an out-of-state institution.

Community college students must be enrolled in a broadcast curriculum which is transferable to a four-year baccalaureate degree.

Applicant must have a minimum 3.00 GPA.

Selection
Dargan scholars are recommended for selection by the scholarship committee using the following criteria:

Need

Academic achievement - Submit cumulative GPA to date.

Letters of recommendation

Personal qualities - Three finalists will be interviewed by the scholarship committee.

Applicant's essay stating personal goals

Award Notification
Notification by July 1, 2008

The selected applicant will be notified by the above date. An alternate will be designated in the event the selected applicant is unable to fulfill the terms of the scholarship.

Amount of Scholarship
Scholarship Award: $4,000

Scholarship recipients may reapply for a renewal at the end of the first year of receiving the scholarship, but must have maintained at least a 3.00 GPA

Disbursement of Funds
The funds will be deposited in the financial aid office of the institution attended by the student. Applicant is required to correspond with the committee and include a copy of grades and any other pertinent material at the end of each quarter or semester.

Application Procedure
Qualified persons should apply by returning the application form with the essay, transcripts and letters of recommendation to:

KATU Thomas R. Dargan Scholarship
c/o Human Resources
P.O. Box 2
Portland, OR 97207-0002

(Applications are available by calling 503-231-4222)

2004 Scholarship tax return (.pdf)
2005 Scholarship tax return (.pdf)
2006 Scholarship tax return (.pdf)

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