College Journalism Scholarships
Twin Cities Black Journalists Scholarship
Given to journalism student from Minnesota attending any four-year institution. Scholarship is one-time, non-renewable award aimed at African-American students. This scholarship is for college sophomores, juniors and seniors majoring in Journalism, English, or PR.
Scholarship Amount:
$500-$1,000
To Apply:
Contact Duchesne Drew (612) 673-7111, TCBJ president
Journalist of the Year Scholarship
Award given to high school senior who has been on the newspaper staff for at least two years. Must have at least a 3.0 GPA and plan to major in journalism.
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000 for top winner, $2,000 for four runners-up
To Apply:
Go to JEA.org, click on awards and contests, then journalist of year, for specific portfolio requirements.
Contact:
Laurie Hansen
Stillwater Area High School
5701 Stillwater Blvd
Stillwater, MN 55082
W: 651-351-8128
Send materials to address listed above.
Wikoff Scholarship for Editorial Leadership
Award given to high school senior on staff of a NSPA member newspaper
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
To Apply:
Go to Studentpress.org, click on contests/critiques, then Wikoff Scholarship.
Contact:
Wikoff Scholarship
National Scholastic Press Association
2221 University Ave. SE, Suite 121
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Asian American Journalists Association, The Future Building Initiative Scholarship for Asian Americans studying journalism
Scholarship Amount:
Not set
Contact:
Mary Tan
floppy410@hotmail.com
WCCO-TV
90 S. 11th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarships
Annually, NABJ awards more than $60,000 in scholarships to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. Scholarships are worth up to $25,000. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born student, currently attending or entering an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school.
Scholarship Amount:
$1,250 – $25,000 depending on the scholarship
To Apply:
Visit nabj.org for a complete list of scholarships. Some awards include additional requirements. See individual award descriptions.
Contact:
Irving Washington, Program Coordinator at 301-445-7100 Ext. 108
National Association of Black Journalists
Scholarship Program
8701-A Adelphi Rd.
Adelphi, MD 20783
National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarships
These scholarships are designed to encourage and assist Latino students pursue careers in journalism. You must plan to attend a college or a university as a full-time student for the entire academic year in order to be eligible for an NAHJ scholarship. Only students who attend or plan to attend schools within the United States or Puerto Rico are eligible for NAHJ’s scholarships.
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000 – $5,000 depending on the scholarship
To Apply:
Go to nahj.org, click on Students, then NAHJ Scholarships. There you can find an online application, the current scholarships and eligibility requirements.
Contact:
Scholarship Committee
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
1000 National Press Building
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045
Persina Scholarship for Diversity in Journalism
The National Press Club, one of the oldest and most prestigious journalism organizations in the country, wants to recruit promising future journalists who will add to diversity in our newsrooms. So we’re helping to send talented prospects to college.
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000 per year ($20,000 total)
To Apply:
Go to npc.org to download application and full list of scholarship requirements.
Contact:
General Manager’s Office
National Press Club
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045
Richard G. Zimmerman Journalism Scholarship
The National Press Club is pleased to announce that the late Richard G. Zimmerman, a member of long standing, has endowed a significant scholarship in aid of high school seniors who wish to pursue a career in journalism.
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000 (non-renewal)
To Apply:
Go to npc.org to download application and full list of scholarship requirements.
Contact:
General Manager’s Office
National Press Club
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045
Page Scholarships
Scholarship for student of color with financial need. Must be a graduate of a Minnesota high school attending a Minnesota post-secondary school. Must have a positive attitude toward education and community service and be willing to fulfill a minimum of 50 hour of service to younger children each year scholarship received.
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000 – $2500 (renewable)
To Apply:
Get application forms in high school career office, call 612-332-0406 or at page-ed.org
Contact:
Page Education Foundation
P.O. Box 581254
Minneapolis MN 55458-1254
Kay Longcope Scholarship Award
Applicants must be an LGBT individual of color planning to pursue a career in journalism and be able to demonstrate their passion and commitment to the profession. Selection will be based on journalistic and scholastic ability. Applicants also must demonstrate an awareness of the issues facing the LGBT community and the importance of fair and accurate news coverage.
To Apply:
Visit www.nlgja.org for a complete list of application requirements.
Contact:
NLGJA Acting Executive Director Tom Avila at t 202-588-9888, ext. 17
Kay Longcope Scholarship Award
National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
1420 K Street, NW, Suite 910
Washington, D.C. 20005
Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship
Supported by the National Lesbian & Gay Journalists Association this scholarship will be awarded to a GLBT undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism.
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000
To Apply:
Visit www.nlgja.org for a complete list of application requirements.
Contact:
NLGJA Acting Executive Director Tom Avila at t 202-588-9888, ext. 17.
Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award
National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association
1420 K Street, NW, Suite 910
Washington, D.C. 20005
The Upper Midwest Chapter of the National Television Academy
Scholarship for high school seniors interested in careers in television, broadcasting or electronic media.
Scholarship Amount:
$2,500
To Apply:
Go to NTAUpperMidwest.org
The Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship
Awards college scholarships to a male and a female high school senior from each state and the District of Columbia who are committed to careers in journalism and demonstrate qualities of “free spirit.”
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000 and trip to journalism conference in Washington, D.C. Two top winners receive $50,000 awards.
To Apply:
Visit freedomforum.org.
Contact:
Mail complete application materials in one 9X12 envelope to:
The Freedom Forum
Attention: Al Neuharth Free Spirit Scholarship and Journalism Conference Program
555 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20001
St. Thomas Scholarships
National Hispanic Scholar Recognition Program
Scholarship awarded to academically outstanding Hispanic students.
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000 to $2,000
City of Minneapolis Scholarships
The University of St. Thomas annually awards eight full-tuition scholarships to residents of the city of Minneapolis who currently are enrolled as graduating seniors in a Minneapolis public or private high school. Seven scholarships are awarded to seven graduates from the eight public high schools in Minneapolis and one to a graduate from one of the four private high schools.
Scholarship Amount:
Full tuition
Hoverson Scholarships
Scholarship given on a need basis for student planning to major in English.
For more information on application materials and other St. Thomas scholarships, visit stthomas.edu
ThreeSixty Scholarship
Scholarship given to a high school senior and ThreeSixty or UJW alumni who plans on attending St. Thomas with a major in journalism.
Scholarship Amount:
Full tuition for four years totaling roughly $100,000
Deadline:
Feb. 15
Requirements:
Must be a high school senior and have completed one of the ThreeSixty summer workshops. Also, the student must have a strong academic record, intend to major in journalism and have financial need.
To Apply:
Complete an application for admission to St. Thomas, an Urban Journalism Workshop application and file a current year FAFSA form. There is a 500-750 word essay requirement.
Contact:
Lynda McDonnell
University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Ave. Mail #5057
St. Paul, MN 55105
651-962-5282
