College and Career Pathways Scholarships

College Decision Day (May 1^st) has come and gone; and now that the “Where will I attend college?” question has been answered, students around the country are turning their FULL attention to the issue of paying for college. Don’t fear, Money Mondays is here! Each Monday, College and Career Pathways explores the many ways that students can pay for college. This week, we’re exploring scholarships for Journalism, Photography, and Communications Majors. Please see the opportunities below!

You can also visit our website for additional scholarship opportunities:

Radio, Television, Digital News Foundation (RTDNF) Carole Simpson Scholarship

Deadline: January 15^th
Target Applicants: College sophomore, juniors, and seniors who are pursuing careers in radio, television, or digital journalism
Academic Requirements: None noted
Awards: $2,000
Career Field(s): None specified
Residency Requirements: None noted

National Association for Hispanic Journalists Scholarship

Deadline: February 12^th
Target Applicants: College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates and graduate students pursuing careers in English or Spanish-language print, broadcast, digital or photojournalism
Academic Requirements: A minimum 3.0 GPA
Awards: Multiple scholarship programs available with scholarships ranging from $1,500-5,000
Career Field(s): Print, Broadcast, Digital, or Photo-Journalism
Residency Requirements: None noted

National Press Club Diversity Scholarship for Studies in Journalism

Deadline: March 1^st
Target Applicants: High school seniors
Academic Requirements: A minimum 3.0 GPA
Awards: $2500
Career Field(s): Journalism
Residency Requirements: None

Nikon Storytellers Scholarship

Deadline: March 1^st
Target Applicants: Undergraduate students attending a college, university, or vocational/technical school in the U.S. or Canada
Academic Requirements: A minimum 2.5 GPA
Awards: Multiple scholarships of up to $2,500 and/or a digital camera
Career Field(s): Visual Arts, Fine Arts, Journalism, Film, Photography, or Multimedia content creation
Residency Requirements: None noted

Richard G. Zimmerman Scholarship

Deadline: March 1^st
Target Applicants: High school seniors
Academic Requirements: A minimum 3.0 GPA
Awards: $5,000
Career Field(s): Journalism
Residency Requirements: None noted

Leonard M. Perryman Scholarship

Deadline: March 15^th
Target Applicants: Ethnic minority students who are a part of the United Methodist Church and are enrolled at the junior or senior level in the journalism or communications department of an accredited college or university in the United States
Academic Requirements: None noted
Awards: $2,500
Career Field(s): Journalism
Residency Requirements: None noted

BECA Inc. Edna R. Anthony Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: April 15^th
Target Applicants: High school seniors who plan to attend a Historically Black College or University
Academic Requirements: A minimum 2.5 GPA
Awards: Not specified
Career Field(s): Criminal Justice, Journalism, or Nursing
Residency Requirements: None noted

National Association of Black Journalist Scholarships

Deadline: April 15^th
Target Applicants: High school seniors and undergraduate students who are members of NABJ enrolled in school in the U.S.
Academic Requirements: None noted
Awards: Multiple scholarships for varying amounts
Career Field(s): Journalism and Communications
Residency Requirements: None

Feldman Fellowship for Graduate Studies in Journalism

Deadline: May 1^st
Target Applicants: Graduate students
Academic Requirements: None noted
Awards: $5,000
Career Field(s): Journalism
Residency Requirements: None

Chips Quinn Scholars Program for Diversity in Journalism

Deadline: October 1^st
Target Applicants: College sophomores, juniors, and seniors; recent graduates; and graduate students (preference given to undergraduate upperclassmen)
Academic Requirements: None noted
Awards: $1,000
Career Field(s): Journalism
Residency Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Floyd Mayweather Jr. Foundation Advancement of Women in Sports and Entertainment Scholarship

Deadline: November 15^th
Target Applicants: Female undergraduate sophomores, juniors, and seniors
Academic Requirements: A minimum 2.75 GPA
Awards: $1,000
Career Field(s): Communication Studies, Marketing, Public Relations, Media Studies, or Journalism
Residency Requirements: Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident

James Allan Cox Foundation Scholarship for Student Photojournalists

Deadline: November 15^th
Target Applicants: High school sophomores, juniors, and seniors; undergraduate and graduate students (preference given to undergraduate upperclassmen)
Academic Requirements: None noted
Awards: Multiple scholarships of up to $2,500 and/or a digital camera
Career Field(s): Photography and Photojournalism
Residency Requirements: None noted

It’s College and Career Pathways’ Money Monday! Each Monday, we explore the many ways that students can pay for college. This week, we’re exploring scholarships for students attending vocational/trade schools to study culinary arts, cosmetology, and automotive technology! Please see the opportunities below!

You can also visit our website for additional scholarship opportunities:

American Culinary Federation

Deadline: April 30^st (Spring)
Target Audience: Undergraduate students who are members of the American Culinary Federation
Academic Requirements: A minimum 2.75 GPA
Awards: Multiple scholarships ranging from $500-1,000
Career Field(s): Culinary Arts
Residency Requirements: None noted

Federal-Mogul Motorparts Corporation

Deadline: April 30^th
Target Audience: High school seniors, college, or trade school students
Academic Requirements: None noted
Awards: Twelve awards of $2,500
Career Field(s): Automotive Technology
Residency Requirements: None noted

James Beard Foundation

Deadline: May 15^th
Target Audience: Varies
Academic Requirements: None specified
Award(s): Varies (Multiple Awards)
Career Field(s): Culinary Arts
Residency Requirements: None noted

Minerva Beauty Scholarship

Deadline: May 31st
Target Audience: Cosmetology students
Academic Requirements: None specified
Award(s): Ten $1,000 scholarships
Career Field(s): Cosmetology
Residency Requirements: None noted

The Joe Francis Haircare Scholarship Foundation

Deadline: June 1^st
Target Audience: Individuals studying cosmetology or barbering
Academic Requirements: None noted
Award(s): Multiple awards of $1,200
Career Field(s): Cosmetology and Barbering
Residency Requirements: None noted

Kathy Jager “Education Rocks” Scholarship

Deadline: June 1^st
Target Audience: Individuals studying cosmetology or barbering
Academic Requirements: None noted
Award(s): $250
Career Field(s): Cosmetology and Barbering
Residency Requirements: None noted

American Muscle Scholarship

Deadline: June 15^th (Summer)
Target Audience: High school seniors and currently enrolled students
Academic Requirements: None noted
Award(s): Four awards of $2,000
Career Field(s): Automotive Technology
Residency Requirements: None noted

Automotive Hall of Fame Scholarship

Deadline: June 30^th
Target Audience: Graduating high school seniors and current students
Academic Requirements: A minimum 3.0 GPA
Award(s): Varies
Career Field(s): Automotive Technology
Residency Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or a Student Visa holder

Great Clips Scholarship

Deadline: August
Target Audience: Individuals studying cosmetology or barbering
Academic Requirements: None noted
Award(s): Multiple awards ranging from $250-1,500
Career Field(s): Cosmetology and Barbering
Residency Requirements: None noted

SEMA Memorial Scholarship

Deadline: November 1^st
Target Audience: College/trade school students
Academic Requirements: None noted
Award(s): Multiple scholarships ranging from $2,000-5,000
Career Field(s): Automotive Technology
Residency Requirements: None noted

American Muscle Scholarship

Deadline: November 15^th (Fall)
Target Audience: High school seniors and currently enrolled students
Academic Requirements: None noted
Award(s): Four awards of $2,000
Career Field(s): Automotive Technology
Residency Requirements: None noted

American Culinary Federation

Deadline: October 30^th (Fall)
Target Audience: Undergraduate students who are members of the American Culinary Federation
Academic Requirements: A minimum 2.75 GPA
Awards: Multiple scholarships ranging from $500-1,000
Career Field(s): Culinary Arts

Residency Requirements: None noted

Live Your Dream Education and Training Awards

Deadline: November 15
Target Audience: Women who provide financial support for themselves and a dependent (e.g., children, parents, sibling, spouse, etc.) and demonstrates financial need
Academic Requirements: None specified
Award(s): Multiple awards ranging from $1,000-10,000
Career Field(s): None specified
Residency Requirements: None noted

Beauty School Scholarship

Deadline: December 31
Target Audience: High school and college students
Academic Requirements: None noted
Award(s): $500
Career Field(s): Cosmetology
Residency Requirements: None noted

Automotive Aftermarket Scholarships

Deadline: March 31^st
Target Audience: High school seniors and currently enrolled students
Academic Requirements: None noted
Awards: Varies by award
Career Field(s): Automotive Technology
Residency Requirements: None noted

Professional Beauty Association Scholarship

Deadline: March 31
Target Audience: Students who are members of the Professional Beauty Association
Academic Requirements: None noted
Award(s): Five $1,000 scholarships
Career Field(s): Cosmetology
Residency Requirements: None noted

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