Amount: $500 - $5,000
Deadline: April 30 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
NAJA offers scholarships to Native American students pursuing careers in journalism and related media fields, promoting diverse voices in media.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: Native-American
- Enrolled in an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a degree in journalism, communications, or related media fields
- Be an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe or a descendant of a full-blood parent or grandparent who is an enrolled member of a federally recognized tribe
Required Materials
- Online application
- Academic transcripts
- Essays
- Resume
- Work samples (if applicable)
Timeline
Application opens February. Deadline April 30. Notifications in July.
Tips
Highlight your passion for journalism, any published work, or involvement in student media. Explain how you plan to contribute to Native American representation in media.