PRESS CLUB OF TOLEDO SCHOLARSHIPS

The Press Club of Toledo offers the Kurt G. Franck and Bernard F. Judy Scholarships, awarded annually to a student from the University of Toledo and a student from Bowling Green State University who epitomize the service and dedication to the profession of journalism. 

Kurt Franck was a long-time executive at The Blade, where he began his tenure as managing editor in 2000. He later served as executive editor, general manager and vice president of newspaper operations for Block Communications Inc. before he passed away 2024. Kurt Franck was a former board member and strong supporter of the Press Club of Toledo. 

Bernard Judy was a career journalist at The Blade. He began his career in 1948 and served in many positions including general assignment reporting, editorial writing, associate editor, editorial director, editor and finally editor-in-chief before retiring in 1989. Bernard Judy also was a board member and founder of the Press Club of Toledo.

APPLICANT QUALIFICATIONS

• From Northwest Ohio or Southeast Michigan
• A journalism, communications or related major
• Involved as journalist with campus media and/or local professional journalism organizations
• Desire to focus your career in journalism

Please complete this application form by the deadline of 5 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2025 to be considered for the 2025 scholarship award. 

Two $500 scholarships will be awarded. The $500 Kurt G. Franck Scholarship will recognize a UToledo student journalist, and the $500 Bernard F. Judy Scholarship will recognize a BGSU student journalist. 

The 2025 scholarship recipients will be recognized in person at the Touchstone Awards on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025 at the Valentine Theatre.

Contact Scholarship Committee Chair Nicki Gorny at nicole.gorny@utoledo.edu with any questions.