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Have you thought about a future career as an investigative reporter, broadcast news anchor, public relations coordinator, sports writer or photo journalist? This list of scholarships for journalism majors can help you on your way to that college degree. Our Scholarship Directory has compiled several scholarship opportunities for upcoming journalists. So, whatever it is you plan to study either in print, online, digital, or news media, there’s bound to be a journalism scholarship waiting for you. Take our Scholarship Match Quiz to find awards that match with your goals and interests. 

NATAS Chicago/Midwest Chapter Scholarship for College Students

This award is for U.S. college seniors or graduate students who are enrolled in a full-time course of study in a field related to the television industry. The applicant must attend a school within the ADI (area of dominant influence) of the television stations within the Chicago/Midwest chapter jurisdiction OR be a relative of a member in good standing of the Chicago/Midwest Chapter of the Television Academy.
Award Amount

Total:  $4000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 08

Bobette Bibo Gugliotta Memorial Scholarship for Creative Writing

This award is available for U.S. undergraduate students who have an interest in and pursue a career in the field of creative writing. Students must attend or have graduated from a high school located in San Mateo County or northern Santa Clara County (Daly City through Mountain View) and must be a resident of California.
Award Amount

Total:  $4000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  February 14

Gene and Dodee Saylor Memorial Scholarship

This scholarship is available for high school seniors in Monroe or Middletown, Ohio who plan to major in journalism or communications. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $2100

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 14

Lunday Scholarship

This scholarship is available to graduate students in the Communications Department at Minot State University in Minot, North Dakota. Students must be single parents or citizens of a country other than the United States, Canada, or Mexico.
Award Amount

Total:  $8000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  February 16

NAHJ Jonathan Camuy Scholarship

U.S. undergraduate and graduate students pursuing a career in TV broadcast journalism are eligible for this award. Students must be of Hispanic descent.
Award Amount

Total:  $10000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  February 21

NAHJ General Scholarship – Ruben Salazar Fund

This award is available for U.S. high school seniors or older students who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate course of study. Students must be pursuing a career in English- or Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast or online journalism, be Hispanic, and have a grade point average of 2.5 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $2000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 21

NAHJ Maria Elena Salinas Scholarship Program

This award is for U.S. students who are high school seniors or older at time of application. Applicants must be Hispanic and demonstrate a sincere desire to pursue a career as a journalist in Spanish language television or radio (includes students who are planning careers in Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast or online media).
Award Amount

Total:  $5000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  February 21

Doell Family Scholarship

The Doell Family Scholarship is available for high school seniors in Chelan, Douglas, and Okanogan counties of Washington. Applicants must plan to major in journalism or music.
Award Amount

Total:  $1500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are of Greek-American heritage. Students must be majoring in journalism and communications, and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $180000

Awards:  6

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

George Foreman Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson Scholarship

This scholarship is available to U.S. and international college sophomores, juniors, and seniors at UT-Austin. Students may major in any area, but must intend to pursue a career in electronic journalism or broadcast media.
Award Amount

Total:  $6000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01