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.
Scholarship Amount:
$500-$1,000
Deadline:
No specific deadline
Requirements:
Completed application form, samples of work, resume, two letters of recommendation and an official transcript.
To Apply, contact:
Dee DePass at the Star Tribune, 612-673-7725

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.
Contact:
Laurie Hansen
Stillwater Area High School
5701 Stillwater Blvd
Stillwater, MN 55082
W: 651-351-8128
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000 for top winner, $2,000 for four runners-up
Deadline:
February 15
Requirements:
Students must complete a portfolio which includes: entry form, evaluation of journalism involvement, transcript, three to four letters of recommendation,
action photo, and samples of work.
To Apply:
Go to JEA.org, click on awards and contests, then journalist of year, for specific portfolio requirements.
Send materials to address listed above.

Wikoff Scholarship for Editorial Leadership

Award given to high school senior on staff of a NSPA member newspaper
Contact:
Wikoff Scholarship
National Scholastic Press Association
2221 University Ave. SE, Suite 121
Minneapolis, MN 55414
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
February 15
Requirements:
Must have a minimum GPA of 3.5 and be on staff of a NSPA high school newspaper.
To Apply:
Go to Studentpress.org, click on contests/critiques, then Wikoff Scholarship.

Asian American Journalists Association, The Future Building Initiative

Scholarship for Asian Americans studying journalism.
Contact:
Mary Tan
floppy410@hotmail.com
WCCO-TV
90 S. 11th St.
Minneapolis, MN 55403
Scholarship Amount:
Not set
Deadline:
Not set
Requirements:
Academic merit and well-rounded record. Student must join AAJA. Membership costs $15 a year and students can apply on-line at aaja.org
To Apply:
Send to Mary Tan:

1. a one-page essay describing why you want to be a journalist and how the AAJA scholarship would benefit you
2. a copy of your most recent transcript
3. a letter of recommendation from a professor of journalism stating why you qualify for the scholarship

National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarship

Given to a black student currently attending an accredited four-year university. Must be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate student who majors in journalism and maintains a minimum 2.5 GPA. Must also be a member of NABJ.
Contact:
National Association of Black Journalists
Scholarship Program
8701-A Adelphi Rd.
Adelphi, MD 20783
Scholarship Amount:
$2,500
Deadline:
April 1
Requirements:
Resume with career highlights, essay describing accomplishments as a journalist, career goals and financial need, samples of work, two letters of recommendation, and an official transcript.
To Apply:
Download application at nabj.org

Newhouse Foundation Scholarship

Scholarship given to a black junior or senior currently attending an accredited four-year university majoring in jounalism. Must major in journalism, maintain a minimum 3.0 GPA and work on the campus newspaper. Must be an NABJ member.
*Contact: *
National Association of Black Journalists
Scholarship Program
8701-A Adelphi Rd.
Adelphi, MD 20783
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000 (renewable for an additional year)
Deadline:
April 1
Requirements:
Resume with career highlights, essay describing accomplishments as a journalist, career goals and financial need, samples of work, two letters of recommendation and an official transcript.
To Apply:
Download application at nabj.org www.nabj.org/programs/scholarships/index/html

National Association of Hispanic Journalists Print General Scholarships

Awarded to college undergraduates and graduate student pursuing careers in English or Spanish-language print, photo or online journalism. Must plan to attend a college or a university as a full-time student for the entire academic year.
Contact:
Scholarship Committee
National Association of Hispanic Journalists
1000 National Press Building
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000 – $2,000
Deadline:
February 28
Requirements:
Official transcript, resume, two reference letters, work samples and an autobiographical essay written as a news story.
To Apply:
Go to nahj.org (current scholarships/eligibility)

Student Journalism Impact Scholarship

Scholarship for high school senior who has made a difference through journalism.
Contact:
Journalism Education Association
103 Kedzie Hall
Manhattan, KS 66506
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000
Deadline:
March 1
Requirements:
The specific article, an explanation of its importance, and three letters attesting to the impact of the article. Teacher must be JEA member.
To Apply:
Go to JEA.org click on awards and contests, then impact award

Persina Scholarship for Minorities in Journalism and other aid

Scholarship for talented minorities planning to pursue a career in journalism.
Contact:
General Manager’s Office
National Press Club
529 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20045
Scholarship Amount:
$5,000 per year ($20,000 total)
Deadline:
March 1
Requirements:
Must provide work samples, an essay, letter of recommendation, etc. High school senior with minimum of 2.75 GPA.
To Apply:
Go to “npc.org”: http://www.press.org/activities/aboutscholarship.cfm

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.
Contact:
Page Education Foundation
P.O. Box 581254
Minneapolis
MN 55458-1254
Scholarship Amount:
$1,000 – $2500 (renewable)
Deadline:
May 1
Requirements:
Fill out application, submit an essay about the importance of education, your plans for the future and what service-to-children project you would like to complete in the coming school year. Also submit three letters of recommendation, a copy of your most recent school transcript and a copy of the FAFSA.
No GPA standard – accept all levels of academic achievement.
To Apply:
Get application forms in high school career office, call 612-332-0406 or at page-ed.org

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
Deadline: Feb. 1

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: $2,000
Deadline: Feb. 28
Requirements:
Must be a high school senior interested in a career in televesion, broadcasting or electronic media.
To Apply:
Go to“NTAUpperMidwest.org”:http://www.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.
Deadline: October 15
Contact:
freedomforum.org

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

Eight scholarships given annually to graduating seniors from a Minneapolis high school.
Scholarship Amount:
Full Tuition

Hoverson Scholarships

Scholarship given on a need basis for student planning to major in English.
Scholarship Amount:

_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.
Contact:
Lynda McDonnell
University of St. Thomas
2115 Summit Ave. Mail #5057
St. Paul, MN 55105
Scholarship amount:
Full tuition for four years totaling roughly $100,000
Deadline:
Feb. 15
Requirements:
Must be a high school senior who has completed a summer ThreeSixty camp and/or been active on ThreeSixty’s editorial board . 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, a ThreeSixty Scholarship application and file a current FAFSA form. There is a 500-750 word essay requirement.