Mollie E. Buckley Scholarship Fund - Journalism

The Mollie E. Buckley Scholarship Fund in Journalism was established in 2002 with gifts from co-workers, colleagues and friends to recognize and honor Mollie’s 40-year career in communications.

FAFSA required prior to awarding decisions. Preference in selection is given to junior and seniors within strategic communications.

Who is eligible to apply?
Declared School of Journalism and Mass Communication majors
Seniors graduating in the spring or summer terms

Who is not eligible to apply?
Seniors graduating in December of the current term

Donor Information
Mollie Buckley received her degree in Journalism from UW-Madison in 1961. She edited The Badger Yearbook, and stayed on in Madison after graduation, joining the Memorial Union Staff. Mollie served as director of public information for the University of Wisconsin Center System, and as director of public information and membership for the Madison Art Center. She joined the University of Wisconsin Foundation in 1984 as director of communications, and was named vice president in 2001.