Amount: $5,000
Deadline: February 1
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The NLA offers scholarships to outstanding journalism students, promoting excellence and diversity in news leadership.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Must be a junior or senior journalism student at an accredited university.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Resume
- Work samples
- Official transcript
- Recommendation letter
Timeline
Applications open typically in November. Deadline February 1. Winners notified in spring.
Tips
Highlight your leadership potential, commitment to ethical journalism, and strong work samples. Demonstrate how you envision yourself as a future news leader.