Amount: $1,500
Deadline: March 31 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
This NABJ scholarship specifically supports African American students who are actively involved in collegiate media, promoting diversification of student newsrooms.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: african-american
- Must be a full-time student majoring in journalism or a communications-related field.
- NABJ membership is usually required.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Resume
- Official transcript
- Work samples
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open typically in January. Deadline is March 31. Winners notified by June.
Tips
Highlight your involvement in college newspapers, radio stations, TV stations, or online media. Showcase your leadership and contributions to student media.