Journalism Scholarships
Whether you’re just starting to explore journalism as a possible major, or whether
you’ve already been doing journalistic work at the high school or college level
for years, there are a number of journalism scholarships available for students
like you. So what can you, as a journalism student, do to
find scholarships to help with funding your
education?
First, you probably want to know what scholarship
opportunities are out there. There are a couple different varieties of journalism
scholarships. Many function in a similar manner to other
essay scholarships, simply asking you to write an essay about an issue facing
your profession, to respond to an important news story, or perhaps even to create
a piece of broadcast or print journalism as your entry in the competition. The other
common type of journalism scholarship is a contest in which you submit a sample
of work you have already completed, whether it is an unpublished journalism project
for class, or an actual piece of investigative reporting that has appeared in print
or broadcast media. Different journalism scholarships have different submission
requirements, so be sure to read the
scholarship information carefully before you complete your
scholarship application..
In addition to the specific journalism scholarships listed below, you may also want
to consider other scholarship essay contests.
Your journalistic ability to write clearly and eloquently can land you all kinds
of scholarship money! Conduct a free college
scholarship search on Scholarships.com to
find more awards that could help you pay for school.
Examples of Journalism Scholarships
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Edward J Nell Scholarship
Quill and Scroll was organized April 10, 1926, by a group of high school advisers for the purpose of encouraging and recognizing individual student achievement in journalism and scholastic publication. Since its founding, charters have been granted to more than 14,267 high schools in all 50 states and 44 foreign countries.
National winners in either the Yearbook Excellence Contest or the International Writing/Photography Contest are eligible to apply before May 10 for one of the Edward J. Nell Memorial Scholarships in Journalism. More
JEA National High School Journalist of the Year
Sister Rita Jeanne Scholarships, named for JEA's long-time treasurer, recognize some of the top high school journalists in the country. The contest begins at the state level. Winning portfolios from the state High School Journalist of the Year competitions are sent to the national level. Portfolios are judged and winners announced at the spring JEA/NSPA national convention.
Applicants must be a graduating high school senior; be planning to study journalism or mass communications in college and to pursue a journalism career; have at least a 3. More
Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism
The Scripps Howard Foundation constantly seeks ways to help career journalists fulfill their passion for learning. The Ted Scripps Fellowships in Environmental Journalism program exposes working journalists to the leading edge of environmental thinking, and ultimately, enriches the public's understanding of this vital subject.
Named after the late Ted Scripps, the youngest grandson of E.W. Scripps, the one-year, non-degree academic fellowships blend classroom and field training to help environmental journalists broaden their professional skills. More
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