Amount: $2,500
Deadline: March 31 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
This NABJ scholarship specifically honors the legacies of Les Payne and Barry Cooper, supporting African American students pursuing excellence in journalism.
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
Research Les Payne and Barry Cooper's contributions to journalism and integrate how their work inspires your own aspirations in your essay.