Journalism Institute for Media Diversity Scholarships

Scholarship List Amount Amount:
Amount Varies
Calendar Deadline:
December 01, 2025
Stack Star Awards Available:
Varies
Eligibility Criteria:
GPA
Race
Selected Major(s)
Current Year in School
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Scholarship Description

The Institute at Wayne State University offers scholarships to support Wayne State's mission of training high-achieving journalism students. Members are eligible to earn this financial support to assist with their tuition, WSU travel abroad tuition and fees, and even campus housing.

Scholarship Details

  • The Flip Wilson Scholarship - full tuition and housing costs for one student.
  • The Robert McGruder Scholarship - $5,000 per term to recipients.
  • Additional scholarships are available, with varying amounts to support journalism students.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Must be enrolled in Wayne State University’s journalism program.
  • Demonstrated excellence in journalism.

Application Process

  1. Submit an application for the desired scholarship through Wayne State University’s scholarship portal.
  2. Include documentation of internships, work placements, and professional achievements in journalism.
  3. Provide evidence of participation in program activities and collaboration with peers.
  4. Await notification from the Institute regarding the award decision.

One-on-one career counseling and mentoring includes job interview training and resume/electronic portfolio preparation assistance. Members take part in professional media seminars while developing a network of professional contacts. In short, Institute students are fully prepared to take their place in America's newsrooms, and add their unique voices to the chorus of this country's media voices.

Contact

Scholarship Committee

Wayne State University, Journalism Institute for Media Diversity
559 Manoogian Hall
Detroit, MI 48202
313-577-6304