Amount: $2,000
Deadline: March 31 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
This NABJ scholarship supports African American students with a passion for multimedia journalism, encouraging innovative storytelling and digital media skills.
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.
- Demonstrated interest in multimedia journalism.
Required Materials
- Online application
- Essay
- Resume
- Official transcript
- Multimedia work samples
- Letters of recommendation
Timeline
Applications open typically in January. Deadline is March 31. Winners notified by June.
Tips
Submit a strong portfolio of multimedia work (video, audio, interactive) to demonstrate your skills. Your essay should discuss your vision for the future of journalism.