DAYTON -- Students interested in journalism can apply for theannual Si Burick Journalism Scholarship.
The scholarship, now in its 23rd year, is awarded by the DaytonFoundation from an endowment created in memory of the legendaryDayton Daily News sports writer and editor who worked at thenewspaper for 58 years.
Burick wrote his first sports story for the Daily News when hewas 16, and became sports editor when he was 19. He remained withthe newspaper until his death in 1986.
Si Burick scholars also can participate in the Mickey DavisSummer Internship program available to recipients during their fouryears in college.
Students in Montgomery, Greene, Miami, Butler, Shelby, Darke,Preble and Warren counties are eligible. The scholarship goes towardfirst-year college tuition.
The application process is online. Interested students should goto http:// siburick.daytondailynews .com to apply. All applicationsmust be submitted by March 31.