Top 103 Journalism Scholarships in April 2024

The Connecticut SPJ Bob Eddy Scholarship Program is a fantastic opportunity for Connecticut students who are passionate about journalism. If you're starting your junior or senior year in the upcoming Fall semester and are enrolled at an accredited university in Connecticut or are a Connecticut resident enrolled in an accredited university in any state or country studying journalism, this scholarship is for you! To apply, simply submit a 500-word essay answering the prompt: "Tell us about a current event that captured your interest. How did you stay informed about the event? Why were you so interested in it? How did it affect you? How could it have been told or presented differently to get people more interested?" Don't miss out on this chance to showcase your writing skills and potentially receive financial assistance for your journalism education!Show Less

Love bowling and writing? If so, the Chuck Pezzano Scholarships may be the perfect opportunity for you! The scholarships are open to any high school senior or college student who may be interested in a part- or full-time career writing about the sport of bowling. Individuals with any amount of writing experience are welcome to apply, so long as they have a love for bowling and have played the sport. Apply and take your love for bowling to the next level!Show Less

Are you a visual artist and content creator? If so, you might consider applying for the Greater than Gatsby Annual Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to two (2) incoming and current post-secondary students who submit a selection of photos and a short essay describing their interest in/relationship to photography and its effect on their career choices. The scholarship is funded by Greater than Gatsby, one of the leading creators worldwide of professional Lightroom presets and Photoshop actions for photographers. If you’re passionate about visual arts, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

Are you an incoming or current university student with a disability? Further, are you interested in pursuing a career in the media, communications, or entertainment field? If so, consider applying for the NBCUniversal Tony Coehlo Media Scholarship! Each year, the scholarship offers eight awards worth $5,625 to applicants to be used for the upcoming school year. The scholarship is named in honor of Tony Coehlo, a former United States Representative from California and the primary author and sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). The scholarship is offered by the American Association of People with Disabilities, "a convener, connector, and catalyst for change, increasing the political and economic power of people with disabilities." If you’re passionate about working in a media or entertainment-centered field, are an incoming or current university student, and have a disability, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The Quill and Scroll Foundation Student Scholarships in Journalism are open to Quill and Scroll members, as well as national winners of the Yearbook Excellence Contest or the International Writing, Photography and Multimedia Contest and the Eye on Ivy Editorial Writing Contest. Available scholarships include: The George and Ophelia Gallup Award, the Edward J. Nell Scholarship and the Richard P. Johns Scholarship. Recipients must major in journalism or a related area of communications. The scholarships are paid in two installments (fall semester and spring semester) through the university or college bursar's office. Two letters of recommendation, three examples of journalistic work, and a colored photo of the applicant are required.Show Less

The Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarships and The Rudy Zocchi Memorial Scholarship are funded by The Walter J. Travis Society, an organization that promotes an awareness and appreciation of the achievements and contributions of golf pioneer Walter J. Travis, and to foster the continuation of his legacy in golf. Each year, the Walter J. Travis Memorial Scholarships and The Rudy Zocchi Memorial Scholarship awards $1,000 to five (5) current and incoming postsecondary students interested in pursuing golf-related careers. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you an aspiring journalist residing in Los Angeles, Orange, or Ventura County, California? If so, the Helen Johnson Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you. The scholarship is a prestigious award for college students passionate about broadcast journalism. It pays tribute to the late Helen Johnson, a renowned producer of "Channel 4 News Conference" and an associate producer of "Meet the Press." Winning applicants can win $1,500 to help fund their post-secondary education. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Carl Greenberg Scholarship is bestowed upon a college student who is passionate about investigative or political reporting and is either from or attending a post-secondary institution in Los Angeles, Orange, or Ventura County, California. This prestigious award is named after Carl Greenberg, the renowned political reporter at the Los Angeles Times, who was famously commended by Richard Nixon for his impartial coverage. Winning recipients will be selected to earn $1,500 each to go toward their postsecondary education. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less

The Bill Farr Scholarship recognizes high school seniors and college students with a passion for journalism and who are either from or attending a post-secondary institution in Los Angeles, Orange, or Ventura County, California. It pays tribute to the late Bill Farr, a Los Angeles Times reporter who bravely stood up for his journalistic principles by spending 46 days in county jail. Winning recipients can earn $1,500 to go toward their postsecondary education. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.  Show Less

The Alliance for Women in Media AMWF & NCTA Scholarship is funded by the Alliance For Women In Media, an organization that connects, recognizes, and inspires women across the media industry. Every year, their NCTA & AMWF Scholarship awards $10,000 to one female communications/media undergraduate student who submits an original short, video, or other artistic piece. If this scholarship sounds like a fit for you, keep on reading for more application details.Show Less

Are you a high school senior or college student of at least 25% Asian of Pacific Islander heritage who is (or will be) pursuing a major in a performing or visual art field, journalism, and/or mass communications? If so, the Against the Grain Artistic Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each year, the scholarship awards $1,000 to an Asian/Pacific Islander applicant with an impressive artistic portfolio and thoughtful essay about their art. The scholarship is funded by Against the Grain Productions, an organization dedicated to promoting leadership, unity, and artistry in the Asian American community. If you would like to display your artwork while receiving financial help for college, we encourage you to apply!Show Less

The NAJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Journalism Scholarship is open to currently enrolled Pacific Islander college upperclassmen and graduate students pursuing a journalism degree at an accredited university within the United States. The scholarship is intended to help Indigenous peoples of the Pacific, particularly Polynesians, Micronesians, and Melanesians, pursue careers in journalism, especially in the U.S. and U.S.-affiliated Pacific islands, in order to strengthen the journalistic skills of Pasifika to improve Oceania representation and storytelling in the news media industry. If you're a Pacific Islander pursuing a journalism degree in the U.S., we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.Show Less