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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. 

PRSA Diversity Multicultural Scholarship

This award is offered to U.S. college juniors or seniors who are of African-American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Asian, Native American, Alaskan Native, or Pacific Islander ancestry. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher, and it is preferred that they major or minor in public relations (or are in a communications degree program if a public relations program is not offered at their school).
Award Amount

Total: $1500

Awards: 2

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

NBC Universal Scholarship

This scholarship is open to U.S. undergraduate and graduate students of American Indian or Native Alaskan descent who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. Students must be interested in a career in media, either in front of or behind the camera; major preferences are journalism, media, broadcasting, entertainment, film, and telecom.
Award Amount

Total: $5125

Awards: 27

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Gary Yoshimura Scholarship

This award is available for U.S. students who are members of the Public Relations Society of America. Applicants must have unmet financial need and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total: $2400

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Daniel J. Edelman/PRSSA Award

U.S. students currently enrolled in a public relations undergraduate or graduate degree program are eligible for this award. Students must be members of the Public Relations Student Society of America, and preference will be given to undergraduate students.
Award Amount

Total: $1500

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Betsy Plank/PRSSA Scholarship

Current college students who will be juniors or seniors in the fall term and are members of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) are eligible for this award. Students must be enrolled in a public relations program and plan to have a career in public relations.
Award Amount

Total: $2500

Awards: 3

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Altschul Champions for PRSSA Outstanding Internship Award

This scholarship is available for a current U.S. college student who is a member of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) and has participated in a professional internship during September to August in the year following application.
Award Amount

Total: $300

Awards: 1

Deadline

Deadline: May 31

Ken Inouye Memorial Scholarship

This award is available for minority students from Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and majoring in journalism. Applicants must have completed at least one full year of academic classes to be eligible for this scholarship.
Award Amount

Total: $3000

Awards: 3

Deadline

Deadline: June 15

Carl Greenberg Memorial Scholarship

This award is avaiable for U.S. students from Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties in California. Applicants must have completed at least one full year of academic study and must be majoring in investigative or political journalism.
Award Amount

Total: $4000

Awards: 3

Deadline

Deadline: June 15

Bill Farr Memorial Scholarship

This award is avaiable for current high school seniors and undergraduate students from Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties in California. Applicants must plan to pursue a career in journalism.
Award Amount

Total: $2250

Awards: 3

Deadline

Deadline: June 15

Women in Public Finance Scholarship

U.S. graduating high school senior females who have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher are eligible for this award. Students must have an interest in pursuing a public finance related career in finance, government, nonprofits, or law.
Award Amount

Total: $3000

Awards: 10

Deadline

Deadline: June 15