Journalists play a central role in modern society; they keep the general population informed and up-to-date on what’s going on around them. They bring us the news every morning, noon, and night. They feed us a cornucopia of information from what the weather is going to be like over the weekend, as well as coverage on conflicts more than half a world away. They bring an endless supply of information and perspectives on what is going on in the world. With so much competition in the field and rising tuition costs, gaining access to a journalism scholarship can give aspiring writers and globetrotters an opportunity to achieve their goal of bringing the world the latest news.
AWSM Scholarship/Internship
Whoever said that sports aren’t for women are seriously mistaken. The Association for Women in Sports Media annually offers journalism scholarships to women who are pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree in sports journalism. This journalism scholarship program has allowed for over a 100 women to pursue opportunities at such publications and networks as ESPN, Sports Illustrated, and MLB.com. For those interested in this program, applicants applying must be female and full-time students pursuing a sports journalism undergraduate or graduate degree. Let it be noted that half of the scholarship money will be awarded at the beginning of the internship, while the other half is granted upon the completion of the program.
Robin Roberts/WBCA Broadcasting Scholarship
This is an annually awarded journalism scholarship offered to senior female collegiate basketball players who are looking to continue their education or pursue a career in sports communication or journalism. This onetime scholarship awards $4,000. Criteria for this include a letter of recommendation from a collegiate coach, involvement in campus and community events and activities, athletic honors, information on GPA, and proof of a journalism or sports communication major.
Council for International Cooperation/Anna Chennault Scholarship
This journalism scholarship is available to graduating Asian students looking to pursue a career in journalism. This program provides students with a full-ride scholarship as well as an all expense paid trip to the Unity: Journalists of Color convention in Las Vegas, Nevada.
Washington Post High School Writing Seminar and Scholarship Program
As the name suggests, this program is available to high school students in the D.C. area looking to pursue an education and career in journalism. This program involves students hearing from writers and contributors of the Washington Post and seminars on writing. At the conclusion of this program, participants are required to write a news report on a topic. These are then critiqued and judged, the best two receiving the scholarship. The two top students will receive a $2,500 award.
The William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship
The William B. Ruggles Right to Work Scholarship is offered by the National Institute for Labor Relations and Research. This journalism scholarship offers students who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate journalism program $2,000 towards their studies.
