Journalism scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 10, 2025Apply below to the best Journalism scholarships for February 2025.
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Journalist of the Year Award
Texas • Journalism • Freshmen
Texas offers a $1,500 Journalist of the Year Award for high school seniors pursuing journalism with a 3.0 GPA and portfolio.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Bohdan Kolinsky Memorial Sports Journalism Scholarship
Connecticut • Journalism • High school
Deadline:
March 28, 2025
Irene Adler Prize
Writing • Literature • Journalism • For Women • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Irene Adler Prize offers a $1,000 scholarship for women in journalism, creative writing, or literature. Essay required.
Deadline:
May 30, 2025
Courcelle Scholarship
Rutland County • Vermont • Radio & Television • Film • Graphic Design • Journalism • Photography • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Public Relations • Community Service • Freshmen
The Courcelle Scholarship offers $2,000 to Rutland County high school seniors pursuing education in media and arts fields.
Deadline:
February 12, 2025
Carter Pitts Scholarships
Journalism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • High school
The Carter Pitts Scholarship awards $500 to aspiring newspaper industry students. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
February 14, 2025
TAJE Scholarship
Texas • Journalism • Freshmen
The TAJE Scholarship offers $1,000 to Texas high school seniors pursuing journalism. Apply now!
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship
Journalism • History • Art History • Political Science/Government • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • International Relations • For Black and/or African American students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Protecting Black Voices Scholarship offers $10,000 for Black students in college pursuing specific majors. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 14, 2025
Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship
Journalism • Freshmen
The Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship offers $5,000 to high school seniors with a 3.0 GPA pursuing journalism. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship
Journalism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship offers $5,000 annually for students pursuing broadcast journalism, renewable for up to $20,000.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
Diversity Multicultural Scholarship
Public Relations • Journalism • Communications • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Juniors • Seniors
The Diversity Multicultural Scholarship awards $1,500 to undergraduates of diverse ancestries with a 3.0 GPA and commitment to public relations.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship
Idaho • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Don Watkins Memorial Scholarship offers $1,500 to Idaho high school students pursuing journalism or communications.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Durwood McAlister Scholarship
Georgia • Journalism • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Durwood McAlister Scholarship offers $250+ to Georgia students majoring in print journalism. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minority Students
Communications • Journalism • For Black and/or African American students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Methodist students • Juniors • Seniors
The Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship offers $2,500 for United Methodist ethnic minority students in journalism or communications.
Deadline:
March 15, 2025
Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo
Journalism • Freshmen
The Julie Schoo Scholarship offers $5,000 annually for journalism students with a 3.0 GPA. Renew for up to three years.
Deadline:
March 16, 2025
The Voyager Scholarship
English • Conservation • Environmental Science • Foreign Languages • Health Education • Healthcare-Related • History • Hospitality • Journalism • Law • Law Enforcement • Legal • Literature • Mental Health • Social Work • Social Sciences • Sociology • Public Health • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Teacher Education • Teaching • Art History • Arts • Arts Management • Biology • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Childcare • Climate Sciences • Communications • Criminal Justice • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Education • Political Science/Government • International Relations • Juniors • Seniors
The Voyager Scholarship offers up to $50,000 for junior students committed to public service. Open to U.S. citizens and DACA students.
Deadline:
March 27, 2025
Chester Burger Scholarship for Excellence in Public Relations
Public Relations • Journalism • Graduate Students
The Chester Burger Scholarship offers $1,000 to graduate students in public relations with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
The Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarship
Journalism • Communications • For Orthodox Christian students • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Peter Agris Memorial Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Greek-American students in journalism with a 3.0 GPA and financial need.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Community Foundation of Grundy County Scholarships
Grundy County • Illinois • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Grundy County students can apply for scholarships up to $10,000 for post-high school education. High chances of winning!
Deadline:
March 8, 2025
The James Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists Scholarship
Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarship for high school and college students in photojournalism. Award: $2,500. Requires essay, references, and portfolio.
Deadline:
November 15, 2025
New York Financial Writers' Association Scholarship
New York • New Jersey • Connecticut • Journalism • Business (MBA) • Business Administration • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The NY Financial Writers' Association offers scholarships up to $3,000 for journalism students pursuing business and financial journalism.
Deadline:
April 15, 2025
SCPA Summer Internship
South Carolina • Journalism • Juniors • Seniors
SCPA offers $4,000 internships for student journalists in South Carolina. Open to rising juniors, seniors, and recent grads.
Deadline:
December 2, 2025
Speak Up! Scholarship
Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • High school
The Speak Up! Scholarship awards $2,000 to high school juniors/seniors passionate about communications. Apply with GPA 3.5+, essay, and more.
Deadline:
August 15, 2025
Local Media Consortium Scholarship
Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Literature • Film • Radio & Television • Communications • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Local Media Consortium Scholarship offers $2,500 for full-time journalism students with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with transcripts and a recommendation.
Deadline:
March 28, 2025
Student Scholarships in Journalism
Journalism • Communications • Photography • Graphic Design • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Freshmen
Apply for Student Scholarships in Journalism offering up to $1,000 for journalism and communications majors. Essay and recommendations required.
Deadline:
May 9, 2025
Katrin Lamon Fellowship
Literature • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students
The Katrin Lamon Fellowship supports American Indian and Alaska Native graduate students in literature and communication with awards up to $30,000.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
FAQ
When writing your application, be authentic, clearly express your passion for journalism, highlight relevant experiences, and ensure your writing is clear and free of errors.
Common documents required for Journalism scholarships include your academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and sometimes a portfolio of your work.
To increase your chances, focus on crafting a strong personal statement, obtaining solid letters of recommendation, and showcasing your passion for journalism through relevant experiences and achievements.
It's advisable to start applying for Journalism scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college, to meet various deadlines.
Yes, you can apply for multiple Journalism scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.
While a high GPA can enhance your application, not all Journalism scholarships require a specific GPA. Some may consider other factors such as experience, passion for journalism, and personal statements.
Eligibility criteria for Journalism scholarships can vary, but they often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes specific demographic requirements.
Yes, many Journalism scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.
You can find Journalism scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.
Journalism scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing a degree in journalism or related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.
Common mistakes to avoid when applying for Journalism scholarships include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials.
In your personal statement for Journalism scholarships, include your passion for journalism, relevant experiences, career goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve those goals. Make it personal and engaging.
Yes, many Journalism scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each scholarship to see if international applicants are accepted.
To apply for Journalism scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit required documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and write a personal statement. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.
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