Journalism scholarships - Feb '25
Updated Feb 10, 2025Apply below to the best Journalism scholarships for February 2025.
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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.
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Stephen Rice Memorial Fund Scholarship for GLBT Media
English • Radio & Television • Journalism • Public Relations • Digital Communications/Media • Film • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Transgender students • For Queer students • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Stephen Rice Memorial Fund offers a $2,500 scholarship for GLBTQ media students with a 2.25 GPA. Apply with an essay and recommendations.
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Congressional Fellowship Program
Political Science/Government • Journalism • Graduate Students
The Congressional Fellowship Program offers $1,500 for students in political science to work as legislative aides on Capitol Hill.
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Congressional Fellowship Program
Political Science/Government • Journalism • Graduate Students
The Congressional Fellowship Program offers $1,500 for students in political science to work as legislative aides on Capitol Hill.
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Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship
Journalism • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Facebook Journalism Project Scholarship offers $10,000 to students committed to storytelling. Open to juniors, seniors, and grads.
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Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship
New Mexico • Journalism • Public Relations • Communications • Advertising • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Doris Gregory Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 for NM students in journalism and communications, plus NMPW membership.
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Ed Bradley Scholarship
Radio & Television • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors
The Ed Bradley Scholarship offers $10,000 to aspiring journalists of color. Apply if you're a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior.
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Pete Wilson Scholarship
Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Napa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Journalism • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Pete Wilson Scholarship offers $2,000 to Bay Area journalism students. Essay and recommendations required.
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Lou And Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship
Radio & Television • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores
The Lou And Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship offers $1,000 to journalism students committed to sports reporting values.
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Lee Thornton Scholarship
Journalism • Radio & Television • Communications • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Lee Thornton Scholarship offers $2,000 for journalism, broadcasting, or communications students. Preference for UMD and Howard students.
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RTDNA's Journalism scholarships and fellowships
Journalism • Graduate Students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
RTDNA offers journalism scholarships up to $10,000 for students pursuing electronic or broadcast journalism. Apply online with work samples.
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Mike Reynolds Scholarship
Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Mike Reynolds Scholarship offers $1,000 to journalism students with strong writing skills and financial need. Apply now!
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James O. Thomason Scholarship
South Carolina • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Advertising • Radio & Television • Marketing • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Public Relations • Freshmen
The James O. Thomason Scholarship awards $2,000 to SC high school seniors pursuing electronic, print or photo journalism, advertising, public relations.
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Gridiron Scholarships
Texas • Journalism • Seniors • High school • Sophomores • Juniors • Freshmen
Gridiron Scholarships offer up to $3,000 for Texas students pursuing journalism with a 2.25 GPA. Apply with essays and work samples.
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Bob Baxter Scholarship
Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bob Baxter Scholarship offers $2,000 to support talented photojournalism students in need of financial assistance.
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Bob East Scholarship
Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Bob East Scholarship offers $2,000 to support talented photojournalism students in need of financial assistance.
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Marianne Beel Scholarship
Nebraska • Photography • Radio & Television • Theatre/Performing Arts • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Writing • High school
The Marianne Beel Scholarship offers $1,000 to Nebraska seniors pursuing communications, with a focus on media and online presence.
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The Chris Shull Memorial Scholarship
Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Chris Shull Memorial Scholarship offers $1,000 to Kansas journalism students focused on arts and music, with a 3.0 GPA requirement.
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The Randy Brown Memorial Scholarship
Kansas • Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors
The Randy Brown Memorial Scholarship provides $1,500 for journalism students in Kansas with a GPA of 2.5 or higher.
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Indiana Broadcasters Association College Scholarships
Indiana • Journalism • Radio & Television • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores • Freshmen
Indiana Broadcasters Association offers $5,000 scholarships for college students with a 3.0 GPA in broadcasting or telecommunications.
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Reid Blackburn Scholarship
Journalism • Sophomores • Seniors • Juniors • Freshmen
The Reid Blackburn Scholarship offers $2,000 to support talented photojournalism students in need of financial assistance.
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Kit C. King Scholarship
Journalism • Photography • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students
The Kit C. King Scholarship offers $2,000 to graduate students in photojournalism needing financial assistance.
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TV News Scholarship
Journalism • Radio & Television • Photography
Apply for the $2,000 TV News Scholarship for students in photojournalism programs at four-year colleges. Essays, recommendation, portfolio required.
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Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship
New Jersey • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Freshmen
The Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship offers $5,000 to NJ high school students pursuing journalism with a 3.0 GPA and two years of experience.
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PHD Scholarship
Iowa • Kansas • Missouri • Nebraska • Journalism • Computer Science • Information Sciences • Electrical Engineering • Electrical/Electronics • Computer Engineering • Freshmen • Juniors • Seniors • Sophomores
The PHD Scholarship offers $1,000 for Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, or Nebraska residents majoring in journalism, computer science, or electrical engineering.
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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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