Laurence C. and Ethel C. Eklund Scholarship Fund

The Laurence C. and Ethel C. Eklund Scholarship Fund supports the financial needs of students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

FAFSA required prior to awarding decisions

About the process: Students do not apply for individual scholarships with the School of Journalism and Mass Communication. Students fill out one application and the scholarship committee matches students to awards. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need, academics, study area and involvement. Visit our website for more information about our undergraduate scholarship program and accessing our application.

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
Laurence Conrad Eklund (May 16, 1905 – June 20, 2002) was an American journalist and longtime head of the Washington bureau for the Milwaukee Journal. After graduation from Tomahawk High School, he went to the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He was an associate editor of The Daily Cardinal and was elected to the Iron Cross Society, now called the Iron Shield Society. He graduated in 1927 with a degree in journalism. He worked at the Journal for 43 years, which included the position of Washington bureau chief from 1947 to 1970. In 1990 he was inducted into the Milwaukee Press Club Hall of Fame. He was member of the National Press Club and the Gridiron Club. He was married 53 years to Ethel, who died in 1982. Laurence died in Bethesda, Maryland at the age of 97. He was survived by a son John.