Amount: $1,000
Deadline: February 15
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
JEA offers scholarships to outstanding high school seniors who plan to pursue journalism degrees, supporting the next generation of journalists.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 3.0+
- Must be a high school senior planning to major in journalism.
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Resume
- Work samples (from high school journalism)
- Official transcript
- Recommendation letter
Timeline
Applications open typically in December. Deadline February 15. Winners notified in spring.
Tips
Highlight your involvement in high school journalism (newspaper, yearbook, broadcast) and demonstrate strong journalistic skills through your work samples and essay.