Scholarships for Journalism Students

College and Universites

The first place to look for scholarships is the financial aid office of the college you are attending or planning on attending. They have a list of specific scholarships for Journalism students.

Professional Groups

Another very important place to look is professional groups or associations. These organizations purpose is to support and guide people who work and want to work in this field. Here are some national professional associations that are currently offering scholarships:

• RTNDA - Radio and Television News Director Foundation

Regional Groups

National associations aren't the only organizations offering scholarships. There are also a number of regional associations and local affiliates that hand out awards to deserving applicants. In fact, starting locally may increase your chances of winning quality scholarships.

You can locate regional associations and local affiliates that offer scholarships by searching the net and by contacting your local Chamber of Commerce. You can also get leads from your local high schools, colleges, universities, and other educational institutions. Here are some groups that may be offering scholarships:

• Alaska Press Club - An organization of journalists working in Alaska. Awards and resources.
• Birmingham Association of Black Journalists - Affiliated with the National Association of Black Journalists, exists to better facilitate professional development of working journalists and students alike.
• Colorado Association of Black Journalists - CABJ provides support for members, scholarships and access to the mainstream media for the Black community.
• Florida Press Association and Service - The Florida Press Association (FPA) is a nonprofit organization of daily and weekly newspapers and newspaper-related businesses.
• Florida Society of Newspaper Editors - Advancing the cause of responsible journalism, sponsoring and organizing contests, symposia, meetings and scholarships.
• Georgia Press Association - Resources for Georgia journalists. The Georgia Press Association was founded to promote the interests and well-being of the newspaper industry in Georgia.
• The Idaho Press Club - News and resources for journalists in Idaho, US.
• Kentucky Press Association - The purpose of this corporation is to promote the interests of its members, the newspapers of Kentucky.
• Louisiana Press Association - With the mission of uniting Louisiana newspapers as a cooperative association.
• Melbourne Press Club - Information on awards and membership and provides journalistic resources.
• New Mexico Press Women - Organization of professional communicators that sets ethical standards and protects US First Amendment rights.
• The New York Press Club - Resources for working journalists, including favorite links, announcements of coming events, awards, and discussions of issues affecting the media today.
• Newswomen's Club of New York - Non-profit women's press club for the New York metropolitan area, offering networking events, and professional seminars and panel discussions
• North Carolina Press Club - The state affiliate of NFPW (National Federation of Press Women), an organization for men and women in all areas of communications.
• Oklahoma Press Association - Resources to benefit the public, newspapers and the journalism profession in Oklahoma.
• Society of Professional Journalists - Oklahoma Professional Chapter - Offers training and educational opportunities and advocacy for access to public records and meetings.
• Society of Professional Journalists: New England Media Network - Offers media news, job openings, and social networking events in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, Connecticut, Rhode Island and Maine.
• The Society of the Silurians - An organisation of New York veteran journalists.

Journalism Scholarships Available

• The Ed Bradley $10,000 Scholarship was established by the late 60 Minutes correspondent at CBS News for deserving students.
• The Ken Kashiwahara $2,500 Scholarship was established in 1998 by the retired ABC News bureau chief and correspondent.

Other Resources

• Journalism Resources compiled by the University of Iowa