Journalism scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 11, 2025Apply below to the best Journalism scholarships for February 2025.
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DJNF college internship program
Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
DJNF college internship offers training, $525 weekly salary, and $1,500 scholarships for aspiring investigative journalists.
Deadline:
November 14, 2025
Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award
Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Communications • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for LGBTQ-aware journalism students in the U.S. Apply with work samples and a news story.
Deadline:
May 19, 2025
The PHD Amateur Radio Association Scholarship
Missouri • Kansas • Nebraska • Iowa • Computer Science • Electrical Engineering • Journalism • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The PHD Scholarship offers $1,000 for students with an amateur radio license, prioritizing ARRL Midwest residents and children of deceased amateurs.
Deadline:
January 6, 2026
Austin AWM Scholarship
Texas • Digital Communications/Media • Radio & Television • Film • Public Relations • Advertising • Marketing • Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors
The AWM Austin Scholarship offers $5,000 to college sophomores or juniors in media studies with a 3.25 GPA in the Austin area.
Deadline:
March 1, 2025
Tom Tolen Educational Scholarship
California • Electrical Engineering • Architecture • Civil Engineering • Interior Design • Other Trades/Crafts • Theatre/Performing Arts • Radio & Television • Journalism • Engineering • Technology • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Tom Tolen Educational Scholarship offers up to $5,000 for Northern California residents pursuing lighting design studies.
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
PRSA Houston Scholarships
Texas • Public Relations • Communications • Journalism • Marketing • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students
PRSA Houston offers scholarships up to $3,000 for students in Public Relations. Eligibility includes GPA requirements and regional criteria.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
TMCF | HBCU Ignite Scholarship from Adobe
Accounting • Finance • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Computer Engineering • Computer Science • Advertising • Information Sciences • IT/Information Technology • Graphic Design • UX/Technical Design • Management • Business (MBA) • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Freshmen
Apply for the TMCF | HBCU Ignite Scholarship from Adobe, offering up to $15,000 for eligible students in various majors.
Deadline:
May 12, 2025
PNM Pueblo Education Endowment Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Food Sciences & Technology • Materials Science • Geological & Earth Sciences • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Science • STEM • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Public Policy & Administration • Business Administration • Communications • Journalism • Education • For Native American / American Indian students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
PNM Pueblo Education Endowment Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for Pueblo Nation students in STEM, Public Policy, Business, or Education.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
PNM Pueblo Education Endowment Part-Time Scholarship
Agricultural Science • Animal Sciences • Meteorology • Climate Sciences • Computer Science • Environmental Science • Fire Science/Firefighting • Geological & Earth Sciences • Food Sciences & Technology • Information Sciences • Marine Biology/Sciences • Materials Science • Science • STEM • Mathematics • Biology • Chemistry • Physics • Public Policy & Administration • Business Administration • Health/Medical Technology • IT/Information Technology • Technology • Aerospace • Chemical Engineering • Civil Engineering • Computer Engineering • Construction Engineering • Electrical Engineering • Engineering • Environmental Engineering • Industrial Engineering • Mechanical Engineering • Medical/Biomedical Engineering • Nuclear Engineering • Communications • Journalism • Education • For Native American / American Indian students • Graduate Students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
PNM Pueblo Education Endowment offers up to $30,000 for part-time students from Pueblo Nations in STEM, Public Policy, Business, or Education.
Deadline:
June 1, 2025
Foundation Undergraduate General Scholarships
Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Communications • Journalism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
Foundation Undergraduate General Scholarships support full-time students in plastics-related fields with awards up to $3,000.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship
Pennsylvania • Communications • English • Literature • Journalism • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship offers up to $30,000 for students in Journalism, English Writing, or Communication from the Pittsburgh area.
Deadline:
January 10, 2026
The Al Neuharth Award for Innovation in Investigative Journalism
Journalism • For Gay students • For Bisexual students • For Lesbian students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Al Neuharth Award honors innovative investigative journalism by NLGJA members, with a prize of $250+. Join to apply.
Deadline:
February 15, 2025
Lew Erwin Extrusion Division Scholarship
Engineering • Chemistry • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Science • Other Trades/Crafts • Manufacturing/Production • Journalism • Communications • Mechanical Engineering • Physics • Graduate Students • Seniors
The Lew Erwin Extrusion Division Scholarship offers up to $6,000 for PhD or Senior-Masters research in polymer extrusion.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Colvin Scholarship, Undergraduate
Food Sciences & Technology • Animal Sciences • Marketing • Agriculture • Communications • Journalism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Colvin Scholarship offers $7,500 for undergraduates pursuing degrees in beef-related fields. Apply with essays and recommendations.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship
Sports Management • Urban Design • Journalism • Athletic • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to students in golf-related fields. Apply with three references.
Deadline:
May 15, 2025
Kyutaro & Yasuo Abiko Memorial Scholarship
Journalism • Agriculture • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Kyutaro & Yasuo Abiko Memorial Scholarship offers $250+ for JACL members in journalism or agriculture. Essay and recommendations needed.
Deadline:
March 6, 2025
The Sacramento Press Club Scholarship
California • Radio & Television • Journalism • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Sacramento Press Club Scholarship offers $4,000 to $8,000 for college students connected to the Sacramento region. Apply now!
Deadline:
March 31, 2025
Injection Molding Division Scholarships
Engineering • Chemistry • Industrial Engineering • Materials Science • Science • Other Trades/Crafts • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Physics • Mechanical Engineering • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
Scholarships for students in injection molding, offering up to $3,000 for SPE members with relevant experience.
Deadline:
April 1, 2025
Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship
Journalism • Public Relations • Communications • Juniors • Seniors
The Robin M. Urbanski Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for U.S. juniors/seniors in public relations with a 3.0 GPA and PRSSA membership.
Deadline:
April 30, 2025
Julie Schoo Scholarship for Journalism Diversity
Journalism • High school
The Julie Schoo Scholarship offers $5,000 for high school seniors pursuing journalism, renewable for up to $20,000.
Deadline Passed
The Michael Bates Memorial Scholarship
Kansas • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Michael Bates Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to Kansas journalism students with a 3.0 GPA and media involvement.
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The SPJ Minority Student Scholarship
Kansas • Journalism • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The SPJ Minority Student Scholarship awards $1,000 to Kansas college students from minority groups pursuing journalism with a 2.5 GPA.
Deadline Passed
The Bud Norman Memorial Scholarship
Kansas • Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Bud Norman Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to Kansas college students pursuing journalism. Eligibility: sophomores, juniors, seniors.
Deadline Passed
Bob Eddy Scholarship
Connecticut • Journalism • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bob Eddy Scholarship offers up to $2,500 for journalism students in Connecticut. Apply with writing samples or media work.
Deadline Passed
Advertising Education Foundation of Houston Scholarship
Arkansas • Louisiana • Oklahoma • Texas • Advertising • Arts Management • Communications • Marketing • Journalism • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
HAEF Scholarship offers $5,000 for students in advertising or communications with a 3.0 GPA in AR, LA, OK, or TX.
Deadline Passed
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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