Amount: $1,000-$3,000
Deadline: February 15 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate
Renewable: No
About
The JEA offers scholarships to high school seniors who have excelled in scholastic journalism and plan to major in journalism or a related field in college. Awards recognize talent and dedication to the craft.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: N/A (strong academic record expected)
- High school senior
- Demonstrated excellence in scholastic journalism
- Planning to pursue a degree in journalism or a related field
Required Materials
- Application
- Essays
- Portfolio of journalistic work
- Transcripts
- Recommendations
Timeline
Opens Fall. Due February 15.
Tips
Submit a strong portfolio of your journalistic work (articles, photos, broadcasts). Highlight leadership roles in student media.