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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 undergraduate 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? Investigate, of course!

You probably want to know what journalism 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 new media journalism as your entry into a video scholarship 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journalism scholarship is a contest in which you submit a sample of work you have already completed, whether it is an unpublished journalism project for class or an actual piece of investigative reporting that has appeared in print, on television or online. 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 scholarships search on Scholarships.com to find more awards that could help you pay for school. Scholarships.com’s "Resources" section offers a wealth of tips on winning essay scholarships. Read more about efficient scholarship essay writing, tips for formatting scholarship application essays and how to write a scholarship-worthy essay, then start to search and apply for scholarships.

Below are just a few of the journalism scholarships you can find in our database when you conduct a free, college scholarship search!

L. Ron Hubbard Writers of The Future Contest

  • Amount
    $5,000
  • Deadline
    September 30, 2023

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. No entry fee is required and entrants retain all publication rights. Entries in the Writers of the Future Contest are adjudicated only by professional writers. Prizes of $1000, $750 and $500 ... Read more

Pulliam Journalism Fellowship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    November 1, 2023

Join us for the upcoming summer. The Indianapolis Star and The Arizona Republic, Gannett Co. newspapers, are seeking college students and new graduates with a talent for reporting, photojournalism, digital production or audio for an exciting and demanding journalism fellowship program. You'll be a member of our newsroom, work hard and gain valuable journalism experience. You get paid, too. You'll ... Read more

ACES Bill Walsh Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    November 15, 2023

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 ... Read more

The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists

  • Amount
    $2,500
  • Deadline
    November 15, 2023

Founded in memory of James Alan Cox, a television photojournalist, the James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists aims to provide financial support to student photojournalists of high school and college age. Jim Cox, who was a television photojournalist in Phoenix, always "told a story" through his work, whether it was in video or still photography. Each award is $2,500.

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Overseas Press Club Foundation Awards

  • Amount
    $4,000
  • Deadline
    December 1, 2023

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 ... Read more

AQHA Journalism or Communications Scholarship

  • Amount
    $32,000
  • Deadline
    December 1, 2023

Growing up with an American Quarter Horse teaches youth the values of compassion, dedication and hard work. They learn to become leaders and visionaries. For youth who strive to turn their passion into a career, scholarships can help make higher education affordable. The Foundation connects horses and people through charitable giving in order to develop and support programs or initiatives that ... Read more

Ithaca College Park Scholar Award

  • Amount
    $262,436
  • Deadline
    January 19, 2024

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 ... Read more

Hope College Distinguised Artist Awards- Creative Writing

  • Amount
    $12,000
  • Deadline
    January 29, 2024

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 ... Read more

William B. Ruggles Journalist Scholarship

  • Amount
    $2,000
  • Deadline
    January 31, 2024

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, ... Read more

George Snow High School Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    February 1, 2024

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 ... Read more

Augustana University Fryxell Scholarship

  • Amount
    $4,000
  • Deadline
    February 15, 2024

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 ... Read more

Davidson Fellows Scholarship

  • Amount
    $50,000
  • Deadline
    February 15, 2024

The Davidson Fellows Scholarship awards scholarships to extraordinary young people, 18 and under, who have completed a significant piece of work. Application categories are Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics, Literature, Music, Philosophy and Outside the Box. Davidson Fellows are honored every year in Washington, D.C. with Congressional meetings and a special reception. Applicants must ... Read more

Grattan and Stephen T. Gray Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    February 21, 2024

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 ... Read more

NYWICI Scholarship Program

  • Amount
    $10,000
  • Deadline
    February 28, 2024

New York Women in Communications (NYWICI) provides scholarships every year to deserving young students. Scholarships range from $2,500 to $10,000 for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students for students pursuing a career/major in the field of communications. Applicants must reside in New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, or Pennsylvania or go to college or university in one of those ... Read more

LAGRANT Foundation Undergraduate Scholarships

  • Amount
    $2,500
  • Deadline
    February 29, 2024

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 ... Read more

LAGRANT Foundation Graduate Scholarships

  • Amount
    $3,750
  • Deadline
    February 29, 2024

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 ... Read more

Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    March 1, 2024

The annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference program targets rising high school seniors who are interested in pursuing a career in journalism and who demonstrate qualities of "free spirit". You must be available to attend the all-expenses-paid conference in Washington, D.C., in June. Students must fill out an application, and will be notified by mid-May if they are selected. ... Read more

Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students

  • Amount
    $2,500
  • Deadline
    March 15, 2024

The Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students awards a scholarship for the undergraduate study of religion journalism or mass communications. The scholarship assists a United Methodist undergraduate who intends to pursue a career in religion journalism through study at an accredited U.S. college or university. Applicants must be a United Methodist ethnic ... Read more

JEA Journalist of the Year Scholarship

  • Amount
    $3,000
  • Deadline
    March 15, 2024

Sister Rita Jeanne Scholarships recognize some of the top high school journalists in the country. The contest begins at the state level. Winning portfolios from state Journalist of the Year competitions are sent to the national level, with winners announced at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. JEA sends scholarship funds — $3,000 for the top winner, and $1,000 each ... Read more

Stoody-West Graduate Fellowship

  • Amount
    $6,000
  • Deadline
    March 15, 2024

The Stoody-West Graduate Fellowship will assist one United Methodist student in their post-graduate study at an accredited U.S. college or university who intends on pursuing a career in religious journalism. Applicants must be a United Methodist who intends to pursue a career in religion journalism and is enrolled in post-graduate study at a school in the United States. (The term "religion ... Read more

Ohio News Media Association Scholarships

  • Amount
    $1,250
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

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 Ohio News Media Foundation offers scholarships to high school seniors and college students majoring in newspaper related programs. The ... Read more

Peter Agris Memorial Journalism/Communications Scholarships

  • Amount
    $5,000
  • Deadline
    March 31, 2024

The Alpha Omega Council honors its late founder Peter Agris by presenting the Peter Agris Memorial Scholarships annually to several young Greek-Americans pursuing studies in the fields of journalism or communications. The Scholarship program, conducted in cooperation with the Agris family, celebrated its 25th anniversary in 2017 and since its inception has provided more than a half a million ... Read more

Valley Press Club Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    April 1, 2024

Any high school senior from the four counties in western Massachusetts, who has applied to college and is committed to pursuing journalism as their academic major or minor is eligible for the Valley Press Club Scholarship. Areas of journalism focus can including news, sports, investigative, photojournalism, social media, features, health, and entertainment. Start by downloading the Scholarship ... Read more

Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship Award

  • Amount
    $2,500
  • Deadline
    April 12, 2024

The American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee (ADC) is offering scholarships for Arab American undergraduates who excel in media studies. Undergraduate juniors and seniors, as well as graduate students majoring in journalism, radio, television, and/or film are eligible to apply. For those interested in applying, please submit the following: a one-page statement explaining why you merit the ... Read more

ABA Academic Merit Scholarship

  • Amount
    $5,000
  • Deadline
    April 14, 2024

The American Bus Association Academic Merit Scholarship is open to both ABA and non-ABA Members. To be eligible, applicants must: be a freshman, sophomore, junior, senior or graduate student at an accredited university (4-year university/college or junior college; have a declared major or course of study relevant to the transportation, travel, and tourism industry (which can encompass many ... Read more

New York Financial Writers' Association Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

The New York Financial Writers' Association offers a number of scholarships to enrolled undergraduate or graduate journalism students in the tri-state New York area who are seriously interested in pursuing a career in business and financial journalism. To qualify for a scholarship you must already be attending school, or have graduated at the end of the most recent calendar year.

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NDS McCullough Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

Applicant must be a freshman at a four-year-college or university majoring in Dairy/Animal Science with a Communications emphasis or Agricultural Journalism with a Dairy/Animal Science emphasis. Student must be planning on a future career in dairy journalism or communications. Scholarship is based on communication abilities, student activities, academic ability and future plans. This scholarship ... Read more

Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship

  • Amount
    $2,000
  • Deadline
    April 15, 2024

The mission of the Nellie Martin Carman Scholarship is to acknowledge, support, and empower exceptional graduating high school seniors of King, Snohomish, and Pierce Counties by providing financial assistance for an education at their college of choice within Washington state. Over 1,000 of the most promising high school graduates from King, Pierce and Snohomish counties have attended college ... Read more

AAF-Greater Evansville Scholarship

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    April 21, 2024

The AAF-Greater Evansville awards scholarships to deserving high school and/or college students yearly in April. To be eligible, students must plan to pursue a career in advertising, marketing, public relations or graphic design. The applicant must be graduating from a high school or currently attending college in Vanderburgh, Warrick, Posey, Gibson, Pike in Indiana or Edwards, White, Wabash, ... Read more

IAEE Helen Brett Scholarship

  • Amount
    $5,000
  • Deadline
    May 1, 2024

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.

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Ohio News Media Association High School Journalism Scholarship

  • Amount
    $1,000
  • Deadline
    May 22, 2024

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 ... Read more

Media Fellows Scholarship

  • Amount
    $5,000
  • Deadline
    June 30, 2024

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 ... Read more

Ashbrook Scholar Program

  • Amount
    $8,000
  • Deadline
    Varies

There is a sense of honor attached to being called an “Ashbrook Scholar” because it is earned through dedication and a true passion for the subject. In the course of their four years at Ashland University, Ashbrook Scholars come from across the nation to undertake a rigorous program that expands and enlightens their understanding of American history and government. The study of political life is ... Read more

National Press Photographers Foundation Scholarships

  • Amount
    Varies
  • Deadline
    Varies

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 ... Read more

Last Reviewed: September 2023