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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. 

Magnolia DX Association Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. and international students who are licensed radio amateurs (technician class or higher) and reside in Mississippi or the ARRL Delta Division (AR, LA, TN). Students must attend a postsecondary institution in Mississippi. Preference will be given to graduating high school seniors.
Award Amount

Total:  $500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 04

Morris Radio Club of New Jersey Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. and international licensed radio amateurs (technician class or higher) who attend four-year colleges or universities.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 04

Orlando HamCation Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. students who are licensed radio amateurs (any class) and reside in central Florida (or, if no qualified student applies, reside in Florida). Students must be studying in a technical field that supports the radio art.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 04

Ray, NØRP, & Katie, WØKTE, Pautz Scholarship

This scholarship is open to international and U.S. students who are licensed radio amateurs (general class or higher) and members of ARRL. Students must reside in the ARRL Midwest Division area (IA, KS, MO, NE) and study electronics, computer science, or a related field.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 04

Loreen Arbus Foundation & AWMF Scholarship

This journalist scholarship program consists of one $2,500 scholarship, made payable directly to the winning student’s educational institute. Female undergraduate and graduate students studying media, journalism, English, communications and related fields enrolled in school are eligible. The deadline is to be announced.
Award Amount

Total:  $2500

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  January 04

Courage in Student Journalism Award

Middle school and high school students who have exercised their First Amendment rights, despite difficulty or resistance, may be eligible to win a $5,000 scholarship through this contest sponsored by the Student Press Law Center, the Center for Scholastic Journalism at Kent State University, and the National Scholastic Press Association
Award Amount

Total:  $5000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  June 08

Scholastic Art & Writing Awards

Each September, students in grades 7 through 12 can compete in 28 different categories, including, but not limited to: comic art, fashion, painting, photography, poetry, short story, journalism, and video games. More than $250,000 in scholarships is awarded annually.
Award Amount

Total:  $6250000

Awards:  25

Deadline

Deadline:  September 14

The Scott Cooper Miami Scholarship

Today’s young generation will be key contributors as our leaders of tomorrow. The Scott Cooper Miami scholarships are offered to students that are in Business Management, Marketing, Communications, Film, Theater, Journalism, Education or Fitness programs in an accredited college/university in the U.S. or Canada. As leaders of tomorrow, students in these programs will be directly responsible for the many facets of business operations that organizations in the future will rely on in order to bring business sales & revenue. The Scott Cooper Miami Scholarship program is inspiring today’s leaders in the classroom to become tomorrow’s leaders in a business environment. This scholarship program is in place to aid post-secondary students in establishing themselves in the job market, providing students with the tools to succeed in their studies. The Scott Cooper Miami Scholarship program provides students with a one-time scholarship worth $500.00 (USD/CAD) to any post-secondary student who has accepted an offer at an accredited U.S. or Canadian post-secondary institution. The eligible programs are listed below: Business Business Management Marketing Film Theater Communications Journalism Education Fitness
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  November 15

Artistic Scholarship

The Artistic Scholarship is available for high school seniors or college students currently enrolled fulltime at an accredited U.S. vocational, junior college, or four-year college/university. Applicants must be full- time, degree seeking students and pursuing major in the visual/performing arts.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 31

African-American Journalism Scholarship

The African-American Journalism Scholarship will be awarded to a Black student at any education level who plans on (or already is) pursuing a career in journalism and shows both impact and drive.
Award Amount

Total:  $1000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  May 11