Six area college students have been selected for scholarships in memory of longtime Akron Beacon Journal Editor John S. Knight and public relations professional Ludel Sauvageot.
A seventh student has received a scholarship from the Akron Press Club.
This year’s Knight scholars are: M. Jessica Contrera of Indiana University, Rachel Salyer of the University of Akron and Kathryn Coduto, Lydia Coutre, and Tyler Pina of Kent State University.
Each receives a $3,000 scholarship.
The Sauvageot scholar, who also receives $3,000, is Kirsten Bowers of Kent State University.
Carrie Blazina of Kent State University has been selected by the Press Club for a $3,000 scholarship.
The Knight scholarships are awarded by the John S. Knight Memorial Journalism Fund, and the Sauvageot scholarship is awarded by the Akron Press Club.
The scholars will be recognized at a noon luncheon April 26 at the Martin University Center, 105 Fir Hill, on the eastern edge of the University of Akron campus.
Bruce Winges, editor of the Beacon Journal, will be the speaker.
Tickets for the lunch, sponsored by the Akron Press Club, are $20.
For reservations, contact Mary Lou Woodcock at 330-996-3291.
For information about the Akron Press Club, visit www.akronpressclub.org.