Elizabeth Mangner Neil Overseas Study Scholarship in Journalism

Elizabeth Mangner Neil supported her grandson, Craig J. Gehring, in his six-month overseas study experience to Yugoslavia when he attended MSU. The experience was a life-changing event for him, giving him an understanding and appreciation of other cultures. Gehring established the Elizabeth Mangner Neil Overseas Study Scholarship for School of Journalism undergraduate majors with at least junior standing in honor of his grandmother.

Qualifications:

• Applicants will submit a statement indicating why they feel overseas study is of value to them and how this experience will help prepare them for their intended career
• Recipients will be undergraduate majors in the School of Journalism and will be at least a junior when the award is given
• Priority will be given to those with no overseas experience and to those enrolled in overseas study courses offered by the School of Journalism
• Financial need may be considered

School of Journalism study abroad scholarships are applied to a student’s university account to support participation in a program during the upcoming summer or the fall or spring semesters of next academic year. To be considered, applicants must complete the School of Journalism Education Abroad Scholarships application.