Allan was editor in chief of The Daily Collegian and Bobbie served as news editor. During her career, Bobbie worked as an independent researcher and writer. In 1965, Allan became the first full-time head of the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. He was a speaker at the Collegian's 100th anniversary reunion in 1987 and the 1991 reunion, which marked 50 years of daily publication for Collegian. All sophomore and junior members of The Daily Collegian News Division, who have a proven financial need, and who demonstrate that their continued involvement with the newspaper is in jeopardy as a result of this financial need.
All majors are eligible.
Recipients shall be selected by the School of Communications Scholarship Committee in consultation with a Collegian adviser.