Daniel Pearl Scholarship Information Available| 04:09PM / Tuesday, February 25, 2014 | |
PITTSFIELD, Mass. — Applications are available for the 12th annual Daniel Pearl Berkshire Scholarship.
The $1,000 award is given in memory of Daniel Pearl, the Wall Street Journal reporter kidnapped and killed in Pakistan early in 2002. Pearl earlier worked in the Berkshires at the former North Adams Transcript and at The Berkshire Eagle.
While Pearl's career was in journalism, he was also a gifted musician, trained as a classical violinist. He played guitar and mandolin as well, and while living in the Berkshires, he performed in a bluegrass band. For this reason, the award is given annually to a student who intends to study and pursue a career in either journalism or music.
Eligibility is limited to residents of Berkshire County or defined areas outside the county where home delivery of The Eagle is available. Applicants must plan to enter college in fall 2014. Applications must be returned or postmarked by April 30.
Full guidelines and eligibility rules in PDF format may be found visit www.berkshireeagle.com.
Funding for the scholarship has come from the two newspapers, along with gifts from friends of Pearl and others interested. Donations may be sent to the Daniel Pearl Berkshire Scholarship c/o Martin Langeveld, 131 Woodland Road, Vernon VT 05354. Donations are tax deductible; the fund is invested with the Daniel Pearl Foundation, a qualified 501(c)3 charitable foundation.
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