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CCP Money Mondays: Scholarships for Journalism, Photography, and Communications Majors (5-7-2018)

Posted on May 7, 2018 Written by Nichole Nicolas

 

College Decision Day (May 1st) 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!

 

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

  • Deadline: January 15th
  • 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 12th  
  • 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 1st
  • 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 1st  
  • 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 1st
  • 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 15th
  • 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 15th
  • 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 15th
  • 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 1st
  • 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 1st
  • 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 15th
  • 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 15th
  • 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

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