Journalism Scholarships

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• ABA Academic Merit Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineApril 30, 2025

The American Bus Association (ABA) offers two $5,000 Academic Merit Scholarships annually to support students pursuing careers in transportation, travel, and tourism. These scholarships are open to both ABA members and non-members who demonstrate strong academic performance and a clear connection to the industry through their studies. Scholarship Details Two scholarships awarded annually,

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• IAEE Helen Brett Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineMay 1, 2025

The purpose of the Helen Brett Scholarship is to assist individuals who are enrolled in a four-year degree program with a focus on the study of exhibition and event management. The scholarship serves to promote the exhibitions and events industry by attracting college level students into the field of study and encouraging their pursuit with financial support. Scholarships are awarded

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• Ohio News Media Association High School Journalism Scholarship

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineMay 20, 2025

The Ohio News Media Association High School Journalism Scholarship is offered to Ohio high school students who are graduating seniors interested in studying journalism, advertising, marketing or communications at an accredited college or university during the upcoming academic year. Eligible applicants must have at least a GPA of a 2.5. The following items must accompany the application form: an

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• Ohio News Media Association Scholarships

• Amount$1,000
• DeadlineMay 20, 2025

The Ohio News Media Foundation, in alignment with its mission of achieving the highest standards of excellence and professionalism in all phases of journalism and newspaper publishing, awards scholarships to high school and collegiate students annually. The foundation provides funding through a variety of events and donations to this fund. Scholarship Details The Ohio News Media Foundation

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• ISNA Amana Mutual Funds Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineMay 30, 2025

Amana Mutual Funds is committed to aligning investments with Islamic finance principles. In partnership with the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA), Amana Mutual Funds offers a scholarship to support American Muslim students pursuing degrees in finance, economics, or mathematics. This scholarship reflects Amana’s commitment to building upon its principles and supporting the American Muslim

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• Media Fellows Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

The Washington Media Scholars Foundation provides the opportunity for college students to gain firsthand knowledge of the public policy advertising world through scholarship and networking opportunities. The Media Fellows program is the Foundation’s essay-based scholarship program, striving to provide financial assistance to undergraduate college students with interests at the intersection of

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• L. Ron Hubbard Writers of The Future Contest

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineJune 30, 2025

L. Ron Hubbard’s Writers of the Future Contest is an opportunity for new writers of science fiction and fantasy to have their work judged by some of the masters in the field and discovered by a wide audience. Entrants retain all publication rights. Eligibility New and amateur Science Fiction and Fantasy writers Both high school and college undergraduate students are

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• ACES Bill Walsh Scholarship

• Amount$3,500
• DeadlineNovember 15, 2025

The Bill Walsh scholarship will go to an applicant who aspires to edit news and who demonstrates the talent and passion for language that Bill devoted his life to. The scholarships are open to college juniors, seniors and graduate students who have demonstrated an interest in and aptitude for copy editing jobs or internships. This is awarded without regard to the student’s nationality, residence

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• The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineNovember 15, 2025

In honor of the late James Alan Cox, a trailblazing television photojournalist, the James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists is committed to supporting the next generation of visual storytellers. This foundation, founded to celebrate Jim Cox's legacy, recognizes the power of storytelling through the lens and provides financial aid to high school and college student

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• Overseas Press Club Foundation Awards

• Amount$4,000
• DeadlineDecember 1, 2025

Graduate and undergraduate students, studying at American colleges and universities or Americans studying abroad, who aspire to become foreign correspondents, are invited to apply for one of the scholarships or fellowships to be awarded by the Overseas Press Club Foundation. Students win either a grant or funding for their overseas experience. In many cases, winning a prestigious OPC Foundation

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• New York Women in Communications Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineJanuary 10, 2026

The NYWICI Scholarship Program is now accepting applications! This prestigious program supports students pursuing careers in communications by offering scholarships and exclusive benefits to recipients. All applications and required documentation must be submitted by Friday, January 10th. No late submissions will be accepted. Scholarship Details Awarded to students pursuing careers in

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• Ithaca College Park Scholar Award

• Amount$278,928
• DeadlineJanuary 13, 2026

Each year, Ithaca College offers Park Scholar Scholarship Awards to students who are passionate about the field of communications, community service and who thrive on academic and personal challenge. Applicants must be a U.S. citizen or eligible non-citizen (federal guidelines), and apply to Ithaca College for an undergraduate major within the Roy H. Park School of Communications. Transfer

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• RTDNA Foundation Ed Bradley Scholarship

• Amount$10,000
• DeadlineJanuary 15, 2026

Ed Bradley is best known for his award-winning work in 26 years on CBS News’ 60 Minutes and as the first African American White House TV correspondent. Bradley received the Paul White Award from RTDNA in 2000 recognizing his lifetime commitment to RTDNA and the First Amendment Award from RTDNF in 2005 in recognition of his support of First Amendment rights. He passed away in 2006. Bradley

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• Sacramento Press Club Journalism Scholarships

• Amount$8,000
• DeadlineJanuary 19, 2026

To be eligible for the Sacramento Press Club Journalism Scholarships, applicants must: be college students who will be juniors, seniors or graduate students for at least one term in the upcoming academic year; and have a connection to the nine-county Sacramento region (either by having residency there, attending a college/university there, or demonstrating an interest in covering news of the

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• William B. Ruggles Journalist Scholarship

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineJanuary 31, 2026

The National Institute for Labor Relations Research (NILRR) is a research facility that dedicates itself to providing people with information and resources regarding labor relation policies. We believe that all people have the right to knowledge. More importantly, all people should have the right to choose whether or not they work for a union. Our aim is to provide the general public, scholars,

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• George Snow High School Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 1, 2026

To be eligible for the George Snow High School Scholarship, applicants must: attend school in Palm Beach County, or select Broward County schools (Blanche Ely High School, Pompano Beach High School, & Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School). Home schooled students living in Palm Beach County or home schooled students that would be attending high school at Blanche Ely High School, Pompano Beach High

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• National Press Photographers Foundation Scholarships

• Amount$2,000
• DeadlineFebruary 7, 2026

The National Press Photographers Foundation, Inc, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, is charged with advancing photojournalism through education and awarding scholarships and fellowships to deserving individuals who have demonstrated ability or promise in the field of visual journalism. The National Press Photographers Foundation is grateful for the corporate support of our educational

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• Davidson Fellows Scholarship

• Amount$100,000
• DeadlineFebruary 12, 2026

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship is awarded to gifted and high-achieving students, 18 years old or younger, who have completed a significant project or body of work. With increased award amounts for this year, scholarships of $100,000, $50,000, and $25,000 are available to recognize outstanding accomplishments in various fields. Scholarship Details Award amounts: $100,000, $50,000, and

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• Augustana University Fryxell Scholarship

• Amount$4,000
• DeadlineFebruary 15, 2026

Scholarships are powerful. They remove obstacles, reward merit and meet needs — sometimes all at once. Thanks to a variety of alumni, friends and businesses, Augustana University students benefit from several scholarships each year. Some are awarded by AU, while others come from outside our institution. The majority of scholarships begin by applying for and being admitted to Augustana. Many

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• Hope College Distinguised Artist Awards- Creative Writing

• Amount$12,000
• DeadlineFebruary 16, 2026

We do everything we can to make sure that a Hope College experience provides great value at an affordable rate. This focus has earned the College recognition as a Best Value by Kiplinger's Personal Finance and Forbes’ Top Colleges, and inclusion in such books as Colleges That Change Lives and Putting Students First. Our students tell us that the financial aid they received made their dream of

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• Grattan and Stephen T. Gray Scholarship

• AmountVaries
• DeadlineFebruary 21, 2026

The vision of the Community Foundation is for Monroe County to be a place where everyone has an opportunity to thrive. We strive to successfully fulfill our mission by committing to the following values: stewardship, local impact, community partnerships, inclusion and legacy. For 40 years the Community Foundation of Monroe County has had the privilege of supporting the Monroe County Community

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• LAGRANT Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

• Amount$2,500
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

Each year, The LAGRANT Foundation provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate ethnic minority students who are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. The scholarship recipients will receive a trip to either New York City, Portland, OR, or Minneapolis, MN where they will participate in career building

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• LAGRANT Foundation Graduate Scholarships

• Amount$3,750
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

Each year, The LAGRANT Foundation provides scholarships to undergraduate and graduate ethnic minority students who are attending accredited institutions and are pursuing careers in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. The scholarship recipients will receive a trip to either New York City, Portland, OR, or Minneapolis, MN where they will participate in career building

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• Austin Alliance for Women in Media Scholarship

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineFebruary 28, 2026

AWM Austin is proud to award a scholarship to a college sophomore or junior studying media or a related field at a university in the Austin area (within a 40-mile radius from Austin). Consideration will also be given to students attending other colleges who graduated from an Austin area high school and maintain an Austin area permanent address. The scholarship will be awarded in April to be used

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• SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund

• Amount$5,000
• DeadlineMarch 1, 2026

Every year, SEMA helps students pay for their college tuition and SEMA members pay off their student loans. Students from all academic and technical disciplines that lead to careers in the automotive industry are welcome to apply. The SEMA Memorial Scholarship Fund is dedicated to fostering the next generation of automotive aftermarket industry leaders and innovators. Applicants must be either