Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 31 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
This NABJ scholarship supports African American students pursuing careers in print and digital journalism, encouraging strong writing and reporting skills.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: african-american
- Must be a full-time student majoring in print or digital journalism or a related field.
- NABJ membership is usually required.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Resume
- Official transcript
- Writing samples (published or unpublished)
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open typically in January. Deadline is March 31. Winners notified by June.
Tips
Submit strong writing samples that demonstrate your journalistic abilities. Your essay should discuss your passion for written storytelling and its impact.