Top Journalism Scholarships in 2021
Journalism scholarships can take many different forms; journalism students may choose to specialize in print journalism, broadcast journalism, photojournalism, documentary-making, or any of a wide variety of ever-evolving mediums. Luckily, there are scholarships out there to match any field of interest in journalism.
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Here are the top journalism scholarships for students who are looking to help keep the world informed. As a journalism major, you might also be interested in our scholarships for writers!
Top Journalism Scholarships in 2021
Ed Bradley Scholarship
- Eligibility: Full-time undergraduate sophomores or above pursuing a career in radio, television, or digital journalism
- Amount: $10,000
- Deadline: March 10, 2021
Journalism Education Foundation of New England Scholarship
- Eligibility: New England high school seniors or undergraduate students pursuing a career in journalism
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: March 12, 2021
Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities
- Eligibility: United Methodist ethnic minority students who are juniors or seniors in a journalism or communications undergraduate program in the US
- Amount: $2,500
- Deadline: March 15, 2021
Connecticut Broadcasters Association Scholarship
- Eligibility: Connecticut current or incoming undergraduate students majoring in journalism or related field
- Amount: $1,000 to $5,000
- Deadline: March 15, 2021
Islamic Scholarship Fund Writing and Journalism Scholarship
- Eligibility: Muslim students studying writing or journalism full-time. Students can be juniors or seniors in undergraduate programs or graduate students
- Amount: $3,000 to $10,000
- Deadline: March 21, 2021
Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship
- Eligibility: Arab-American college juniors, seniors, and graduate students majoring in journalism, television, radio and/or film
- Amount: $2,500
- Deadline: April 12, 2021
Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo
- Eligibility: High school seniors with a minimum 3.0 GPA who plan to attend college, pursue journalism, and bring diversity to the field
- Amount: $5,000 per year
- Deadline: April 15, 2021
Feldman Fellowship for Graduate Studies in Journalism
- Eligibility: Students enrolled or enrolling in graduate school pursuing a career in journalism
- Amount: $5,000
- Deadline: April 15, 2021
Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship
- Eligibility: High school seniors planning to attend college to pursue a career in journalism
- Amount: $5,000
- Deadline: April 15, 2021
New York Financial Writers’ Association Scholarship
- Eligibility: Undergraduate or graduate journalism students interested in business and financial journalism in the New York tri state area
- Amount: Usually $3,000
- Deadline: April 15, 2021
CIC / Anna Chennault Scholarship
- Eligibility: High school seniors enrolling in a journalism program who have shown commitment to the AAJA’s mission
- Amount: $5,000
- Deadline: April 21, 2021
Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship
- Eligibility: Undergraduate student journalists who write an essay about the life and legacy of Vincent Chin
- Amount: $1,500
- Deadline: April 21, 2021
Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship
- Eligibility: High school seniors, undergraduate, or graduate students who have shown commitment to the AAJA’s mission
- Amount: $2,000
- Deadline: April 21, 2021
Mechanism Ventures African-American Journalism Scholarship
- Eligibility: Black students at any education level who plan to pursue a career in journalism
- Amount: $1,000
- Deadline: May 11, 2021
Writing With a Purpose Scholarship
- Eligibility: African American high school seniors or undergraduates pursuing a career in journalism
- Amount: $1,605
- Deadline: July 1, 2021
ACES Bill Walsh Scholarship
- Eligibility: College juniors, seniors, and graduate school students with a passion for language who show interest in a career in editing
- Amount: $3,500
- Deadline: November 15, 2021
Summary of Scholarships
- Ed Bradley Scholarship
- Journalism Education Foundation of New England Scholarship
- Leonard M. Perryman Communications Scholarship for Racial Ethnic Minorities
- Connecticut Broadcasters Association Scholarship
- Islamic Scholarship Fund Writing and Journalism Scholarship
- Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship
- Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo
- Feldman Fellowship for Graduate Studies in Journalism
- Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship
- New York Financial Writers’ Association Scholarship
- CIC / Anna Chennault Scholarship
- Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship
- Mary Quon Moy Ing Memorial Scholarship
- Mechanism Ventures African-American Journalism Scholarship
- Writing With a Purpose Scholarship
- ACES Bill Walsh Scholarship
These scholarships are closed, but will open soon!
BEA Scholarships in Broadcasting & Electronic Media
- Eligibility: Wide variety of scholarships available for students pursuing a career in radio, electronic media, or other broadcast mediums
- Amount: Varies
- Deadline: Expected to be in October 2022