Top 85 Journalism Scholarships in May 2026

Jennifer Curtis Byler Scholarship provides financial assistance to children of employees of the Aggregates Industry Company who are interested in studying fields related to public policy, government affairs, or related in college.Show Less

This scholarship honors the legacy of Michael Vergauwen, late COO of AVI Systems (FORTÉ) and long-time AVIXA board member. Michael believed firmly that education opens doors and unlocks potential to achieve our dreams. This scholarship helps Michael’s legacy endure by supporting students in pursuit of technical or advanced degrees toward audiovisual and creative careers. Ten (10) scholarships of $2500 will be awarded in 2026 as a one-time contribution towards tuition for studies. Eligibility Criteria: 1. Applicants must be at least 16 years of age. If under 18, parental or guardian consent may be required based on local regulations. 2. Enrollment in vocational, undergraduate, or graduate program related to the audiovisual, creative, and integrated experience industry. 3. Applicants working full-time in the audiovisual industry are ineligible; part-time, contract, internship, or apprenticeship roles permitted. 4. Evidence of interest in an AV career through coursework, work experiences, volunteer activities, or related extracurricular involvement. 5. Previous AVIXA Foundation scholarship recipients ineligible Applicants may only apply for one AVIXA Foundation scholarshipShow Less

The Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship provides financial assistance to entering and continuing undergraduate and graduate students who are interested in serving the LGBTQIA+ community and are preparing for a career in journalism.Show Less

The Kay Longcope Scholarship provides financial assistance to LGBTQ undergraduate and graduate students of color who are interested in preparing for a career in journalism. Undergraduates pursuing any field of study or graduate students enrolled in a journalism program are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you a high school senior passionate about journalism? If so, consider applying for the Journalist of the Year Scholarships! The scholarships are open to high school seniors who participate in their states’ Journalist of The Year competitions. In order to apply, students must submit a digital portfolio of their journalist work to their state official by their state's submission deadline. Winning portfolios from each state will then be sent to the national level, with winners announced at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. The scholarship is offered by the Journalism Education Association, a US-based national organization for journalism teachers and advisors that supports free and responsible journalism by providing resources, educational opportunities, and rewarding student excellence and teacher achievement.  Each year, the first-place winner receives $3,000, and the four runners-up receive $1,000 each. If you’re a high school senior passionate about journalism and are looking for some help to pay off your undergraduate degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an incoming or current college student pursuing a career in a creative or marketing-related career? If so, you would be a great candidate for the Red Egg Marketing Scholarship! The Red Egg Marketing Scholarship is awarded semi-annually, providing two marketing scholarships of $2,500 each per year (one per semester!). We believe in helping students get ahead, which is why we want to help students with their expensive tuition or educational costs. The Red Egg Marketing Scholarship is open to individuals who are seeking to pursue a career in any creative or marketing-related field. To be eligible for the $2,500 Red Egg Marketing Scholarship, applicants must meet the following criteria: 1. Age and Enrollment: Be at least a high school senior or 18 years of age AND be currently enrolled in an accredited U.S. college or university. 2. Proof of Enrollment: Provide proof of current enrollment, typically via a transcript. 3. Field of Study: Be interested in pursuing a career in: Marketing, Web Development, Entrepreneurship, Advertising, Creative Writing, Graphic Design, Journalism, or a similar field. 4. Submission: Complete the essay or design project submission based on the requirements below. 5. Deadline: Submit the application and all materials by the stated deadline. If you sound like a fit for this scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Dan Echols Memorial Scholarship is intended to assist students entering or attending Tarrant County College and seeking a certificate of completion or associate degree in the fields of graphic communication, journalism, or radio/television broadcasting. Special consideration is given to applicants who demonstrate financial need.Show Less

Are you a Greek-American postsecondary student who wants to pursue a career in journalism and communications? If so, consider applying for the Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarships! The Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarships are open to Greek-American college and graduate students in the U.S. pursuing degrees in journalism or communications who have been active in their schools, communities, and church organizations. This scholarship honors the Alpha Omega Council's late founder and publisher of The Hellenic Chronicle, Peter Agris. To continue his journalistic legacy, the scholarship awards $5,000 to several Greek-American postsecondary students in the U.S. pursuing careers in journalism or communications, every year. If you’re passionate about journalism and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an aspiring journalist from New England? If so, consider applying for the Journalism Education Foundation of New England Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards up to $2,000 to ten (10) graduating high school seniors or current undergraduates from Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, or Vermont who are studying journalism or a related field. If you’re a New Englander passionate about journalism and are looking for some help to pay for your college education, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an American Muslim scholar interested in having an impact on public opinion and policy? You might consider applying for Islamic Scholarship Fund Media Scholarship! Undergraduate (junior or senior) and graduate-level students (master's, PhD, or law degree) are eligible to apply for the scholarship. Each year, the scholarship awards up to $10,000 to multiple lucky students who apply. The scholarship is funded by the Islamic Scholarship Fund, an organization that works to increase American Muslim representation in media and government. In addition to scholarships, the ISF provides funding, counseling, and real-world professional experience through internships and fellowships. If you’re passionate about using media studies, communications, and writing to improve Muslim representation while earning a generous scholarship, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a high school junior who wants to pursue a career in journalism? If so, consider applying for the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference Scholarhip! This scholarship is open to college-bound, high school juniors pursuing a career in journalism. The program was established to honor Al Neuharth, the founder of the Freedom Forum and USA Today. Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to help selected students pay for their college expenses. In addition, winning applicants must be able to attend the Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference in June following the application deadline. If you’re passionate about journalism and are looking for some help to pay off a postsecondary degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an aspiring journalist or communications professional? If so, the Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities may be a great opportunity for you! This $2,500 scholarship supports undergraduates who are pursuing majors in religious journalism or mass communications. The scholarship honors the work of Leonard M. Perryman, a journalist for the United Methodist Church, and is awarded to one student each year. To be eligible, students must be from a minority background and be members of the United Methodist Church. If you are passionate about the intersection between journalism and religion, keep on reading to learn how you can apply for this scholarship!Show Less

The Cleveland Browns Foundation Marion Motley Scholarship is available to graduating seniors from Northeast Ohio. Students planning to pursue a career in education or a professional sports organization are welcome to apply.Show Less

The Dayton Daily News Si Burick Journalism Scholarship and Internship program is available to graduating seniors from a high school in the Miami Valley region of Ohio. Students who are pursuing an associate or bachelor's degree in a journalism-related field are welcome to apply. Recipients also earn an internship at the Cox Media Group Ohio.Show Less

The Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago Academic Scholarship Program offers scholarship funds to help Jewish college and graduate students offset some of their financial burden. To be eligible, applicants must be Jewish, been born and raised in the Chicago metropolitan area (Cook, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, and Will counties), including Lake County, Indiana or had one continuous year of full-time employment in the Chicago metro area prior to enrollment, intend to return to the Chicago metropolitan area after completing school, and are entering their last two years of an undergraduate program or entering an accredited graduate program in the upcoming academic year. Selected recipients will earn awards worth up to $4,000 each, with the potential to renew. If you're an incoming Jewish college upperclassman or graduate student from the Chicago Metropolitan Area or Lake County, Indiana, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a college junior or senior of color who has secured an on-site journalism internship in Washington, D.C., to take place in the upcoming semester? If so, the Lewis Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each spring, summer, and fall, the scholarship awards approximately $10,000 each in housing and stipend costs to multiple college upperclassmen of color who demonstrate a commitment to a journalism career in the nation’s capital. Recipients will receive housing through the Washington Intern Student Housing program. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, transcript, resume, three published journalistic samples, three letters of recommendation, a brief statement of financial need, and a letter or email of acceptance showing that they have secured an on-site journalism internship in Washington, D.C. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

Are you a high school senior planning to study Journalism? If so, consider applying for the Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship! This one-time $5,000 scholarship is open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in Journalism at any accredited college or university in the US. The National Press Club Journalism Institute offers this scholarship and others to help future journalists in their career pursuits. This scholarship honors Richard G. Zimmerman who was a long-time NPC (National Press Club) member who passed away in 2008. If you are looking for some help paying tuition for your degree in Journalism, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you a current or incoming college student who wants to pursue a career in broadcast journalism? If so, consider applying for the Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship! This scholarship is open to college students who demonstrate a commitment to a career in broadcast journalism at an accredited university in the U.S. Both currently enrolled students and those in the process of applying to university are eligible. Each year, the scholarship grants a $5,000 award to one (1) lucky student that can be renewed for up to three years. Over the course of a four-year degree, this equals a total of $20,000 towards one's educational expenses. If you’re passionate about pursuing a career in broadcast journalism and are looking for some help to pay off your degree, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Columbus Matrix Foundation Scholarship is open to graduating seniors from high schools in central Ohio. Students seeking an associate or bachelor's degree in a field related to communications (graphic design, journalism, marketing, public relations) are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Mid-Illinois Communications Association Education Scholarship is open to rising college juniors, seniors, and graduate students from Central Illinois or attending a college or university in Central Illinois who are majoring in communications, journalism, public relations, marketing, graphic design, videography, photography or related fields. Each year, one applicant who demonstrates a commitment to pursue a professional career in communications or a related field and service to the field through extracurricular or job activities, will receive a $1,000 scholarship to go toward their postsecondary education. If you're a Central Illinois college upperclassman or graduate student passionate about communications, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The agricultural industry is the backbone of our country, employing millions of people and providing food for our ever-growing population. To support students interested in pursuing a career in this essential field, the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture is offering the Georgia Foundation Scholarship for Agriculture Program! To qualify for the scholarship, individuals must be Georgia high school seniors planning to pursue a degree in an agriculture-related field at an in-state (Georgia) university. Recipients will be chosen for their demonstration of leadership and academic strength. Annually, the Foundation awards ten (10) scholarships worth $3,000 each. The top 2 ranking applicants will be eligible for an additional $1,500 scholarship. If this sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply! Be sure to check out our other Georgia scholarships and agriculture scholarships to find additional scholarships you may be eligible for. Good luck with your scholarship search!Show Less

The Mary T. Putnam Scholarship recognizes graduating high school seniors from Elkhart County, Indiana, who have resided there at least a year. Students who plan to pursue a bachelor's degree in journalism are welcome to apply.Show Less

Are you a high school senior interested in a career in journalism? If so, consider applying for the Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo! The scholarship is open to high school seniors who plan to pursue a career in journalism at any accredited college or university in the US. The National Press Club Journalism Institute offers this scholarship to recruit future journalists and bring diversity to the industry. The institute’s mission is to promote an engaged community through a free press and equip journalists with the skills and standards to inform the public. Recipients of the scholarship will receive an award of $5,000 that can be renewed for up to three years. If you are passionate about a career in journalism and are looking to receive some help with tuition, we encourage you to apply! Show Less

The Visual Task Force Scholarship provides financial assistance to high school students and undergraduate or graduate student members of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). Students planning to pursue a degree in a career in visual journalism are encouraged to apply.Show Less

The Dr. Lynne Boyle/John Schimpf College Scholarships are perfect for media majors (journalism, video production, broadcasting) who are currently enrolled in an accredited Michigan institution with 45+ credit hours accumulated. To apply, submit two letters of recommendation from faculty members, a one-page personal statement about your career and personal goals, and a maximum three-minute long compilation film or video showcasing your work as the principal writer, director, producer, editor, photographer, principal actor, or functioning in a similar major creative role. Don't forget to include proof of registration/acceptance to your accredited institution and the application form found on the scholarship site. Be sure to e-mail your application to submit and make sure the subject line states the name of the scholarship. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Nancy J. Seavy Memorial Scholarship supports residents of designated communities in Virginia. Students who are seeking a bachelor's degree in education, the arts, English, government, journalism, or marketing and participate in extracurricular activities are welcome to apply.Show Less