[Page 2] Top 94 Journalism Scholarships in February 2025

Updated Feb 22, 2025

Apply below to the best Journalism Scholarships in February 2025.

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Ohio News Media Foundation University Journalism Scholarship

Ohio • Journalism • Marketing • Communications • Advertising • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Apply for the $1,000 Ohio News Media Foundation Journalism Scholarship for students majoring in journalism, marketing, or communications.

Deadline:

May 20, 2025

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Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship

Foreign Country • Journalism • Seniors • Graduate Students • Juniors

Apply for the Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship for $3,000. Open to students interested in international journalism.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

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Ed Bradley Scholarship

Radio & Television • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Juniors • Sophomores • Seniors

The Ed Bradley Scholarship offers $10,000 to aspiring journalists of color. Apply if you're a full-time sophomore, junior, or senior.

Deadline:

January 15, 2026

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Pete Wilson Scholarship

Alameda County • Contra Costa County • Marin County • Napa County • San Francisco County • San Mateo County • Santa Clara County • Solano County • Sonoma County • California • Journalism

The Pete Wilson Scholarship offers $2,000 to Bay Area journalism students. Essay and recommendations required.

Deadline:

January 15, 2026

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Lou And Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship

Radio & Television • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Seniors • Juniors • Sophomores

The Lou And Carole Prato Sports Reporting Scholarship offers $1,000 to journalism students committed to sports reporting values.

Deadline:

January 15, 2026

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Lee Thornton Scholarship

Journalism • Radio & Television • Communications • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Lee Thornton Scholarship offers $2,000 for journalism, broadcasting, or communications students. Preference for UMD and Howard students.

Deadline:

January 15, 2026

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RTDNA's Journalism scholarships and fellowships

Journalism

RTDNA offers journalism scholarships up to $10,000 for students pursuing electronic or broadcast journalism. Apply online with work samples.

Deadline:

January 15, 2026

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Mike Reynolds Scholarship

Journalism • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The Mike Reynolds Scholarship offers $1,000 to journalism students with strong writing skills and financial need. Apply now!

Deadline:

January 15, 2026

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NINA Journalism Scholarship

Boone County • Bureau County • Carroll County • Cook County • DeKalb County • DuPage County • Grundy County • McHenry County • Kane County • Kankakee County • Kendall County • Knox County • Lake County • Lee County • Marshall County • Mercer County • Ogle County • Putnam County • Rock Island County • Stephenson County • Whiteside County • Will County • Winnebago County • Illinois • Journalism • Communications • Freshmen

The NINA Journalism Scholarship offers $1,000 to Northern Illinois high school seniors pursuing journalism or communications.

Deadline:

March 17, 2025

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The Midwest Broadcasts Journalists Association Scholarship

Iowa • Minnesota • Nebraska • North Dakota • South Dakota • Wisconsin • Communications • Design/Visual Communications • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Photography • Public Relations • Radio & Television • Writing • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Graduate Students • Seniors

The Midwest Broadcast Journalists Association offers $1,500 scholarships for students pursuing broadcast journalism in the Midwest.

Deadline:

February 23, 2025

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Chuck Pezzano Scholarship

Communications • Journalism • Seniors • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores • High school

The Chuck Pezzano Scholarship awards $5,000 to students writing about bowling. Minimum 3.0 GPA required. Apply now!

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

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Undergraduate Scholarship Program

Public Relations • Journalism • Marketing • Business Administration • Management • Economics • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Agriculture • Education • Freshmen • Juniors • Sophomores

The National Dairy Promotion Board offers $2,500 scholarships for undergraduates pursuing careers in the dairy industry. Apply now!

Deadline:

May 12, 2025

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Young Leaders Scholarship

Business Administration • Management • Digital Communications/Media • Journalism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Young Leaders Scholarship offers $250+ for B2B media students with 2 years experience, sponsored by their chief editor.

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Standard and Poor's Award for Economic and Business Reporting

Journalism • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

The S&P Global scholarship supports aspiring financial journalists with a $3,000 award to foster talent in economic reporting.

Deadline:

December 1, 2025

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Islamic Scholarship Fund

International Relations • Political Science/Government • Public Policy & Administration • Public Relations • Sociology • Law • Journalism • Digital Communications/Media • Writing • Theatre/Performing Arts • Film • For Muslim students • Seniors • Juniors • Graduate Students • Sophomores

The Islamic Scholarship Fund offers up to $10,000 for Muslim students in media-related fields with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with essays and video.

Deadline:

March 22, 2025

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The Dennis and Shirley Feldman Fellowship

Journalism

The Feldman Fellowship offers $5,000 to US graduate journalism students. Apply with work samples, essays, and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 14, 2025

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JCCIA John Fischetti Scholarship

Illinois • Journalism • Communications • Juniors • Freshmen • Sophomores • Seniors • Graduate Students

The JCCIA John Fischetti Scholarship offers up to $2,000 for Illinois students of Italian descent in journalism or communications.

Deadline:

May 1, 2025

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Vincent T. Wasilewski Scholarship

Journalism • Radio & Television • Graduate Students

The Vincent T. Wasilewski Scholarship offers $4,000 for graduate students in electronic media with a 3.0 GPA. Apply with an essay and references.

Deadline:

October 13, 2025

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Georgia Press Educational Foundation Scholarships

Georgia • Journalism • High school • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors

Georgia Press Educational Foundation Scholarships for aspiring journalists attending Georgia colleges. Award: $250+. Apply now!

Deadline:

March 1, 2025

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Student Journalist Impact Award

Journalism • High school

The Student Journalist Impact Award honors high school students making a difference through journalism, with a $250+ prize.

Deadline:

March 14, 2025

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Feldman Fellowship for Graduate Studies in Journalism

Journalism • Graduate Students

The Feldman Fellowship offers a $5,000 stipend for U.S. graduate journalism students. Apply with essays, samples, and recommendations.

Deadline:

April 14, 2025

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Dairy Shrine / DMI Education & Communication Scholarship

Education • Communications • Public Relations • Marketing • Food & Nutrition • Food Sciences & Technology • Journalism • Juniors • Seniors

The DMI Education and Communications Scholarship offers up to $1,500 for undergraduates pursuing careers in dairy or food industries.

Deadline:

April 14, 2025

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Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award

Journalism • Public Relations • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asian students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Black and/or African American students • Seniors

The Ofield Dukes Multicultural Student Award offers $1,000 for diverse journalism and PR students with a 3.0 GPA and four recommendations.

Deadline:

April 30, 2025

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Rennie Taylor/Alton Blakeslee Fellowship

Communications • Science • Journalism • Design/Visual Communications • Graduate Students

The Rennie Taylor/Alton Blakeslee Fellowship awards $6,000 to aspiring science writers pursuing graduate studies.

Deadline:

March 18, 2025

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Kay Longcope Scholarship

Communications • Journalism • For Asian students • For Black and/or African American students • For Hispanic and/or Latino students • For Middle Eastern students • For Native American / American Indian students • For Pacific Islander students • For Asexual students • For Bisexual students • For Gay students • For Lesbian students • For Pansexual students • For Queer students • For Transgender students • Freshmen • Sophomores • Juniors • Seniors • Graduate Students

The Kay Longcope Scholarship offers up to $3,000 for LGBTQ individuals of color pursuing journalism careers. Learn more on the scholarship website.

Deadline:

May 20, 2025

FAQ for journalism scholarships

When writing your application, be authentic, clearly express your passion for journalism, highlight relevant experiences, and ensure your writing is clear and free of errors.

Common documents required for Journalism scholarships include your academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, a personal statement or essay, and sometimes a portfolio of your work.

To increase your chances, focus on crafting a strong personal statement, obtaining solid letters of recommendation, and showcasing your passion for journalism through relevant experiences and achievements.

It's advisable to start applying for Journalism scholarships as early as possible, ideally during your junior year of high school or the first year of college, to meet various deadlines.

Yes, you can apply for multiple Journalism scholarships. In fact, applying for several can increase your chances of receiving funding for your education.

While a high GPA can enhance your application, not all Journalism scholarships require a specific GPA. Some may consider other factors such as experience, passion for journalism, and personal statements.

Eligibility criteria for Journalism scholarships can vary, but they often include factors such as academic performance, field of study, financial need, and sometimes specific demographic requirements.

Yes, many Journalism scholarships are legitimate and offered by reputable organizations, universities, and foundations. It's important to research each scholarship to ensure its credibility.

You can find Journalism scholarships on various scholarship search platforms, including Mos, which aggregates numerous scholarship opportunities tailored to your field of study.

Journalism scholarships are financial awards designed to support students pursuing a degree in journalism or related fields. These scholarships can help cover tuition, fees, and other educational expenses.

Common mistakes to avoid when applying for Journalism scholarships include missing deadlines, failing to follow application instructions, submitting generic essays, and not proofreading your application materials.

In your personal statement for Journalism scholarships, include your passion for journalism, relevant experiences, career goals, and how the scholarship will help you achieve those goals. Make it personal and engaging.

Yes, many Journalism scholarships are open to international students, but eligibility can vary. Be sure to check the specific requirements for each scholarship to see if international applicants are accepted.

To apply for Journalism scholarships, you typically need to complete an application form, submit required documents such as transcripts and letters of recommendation, and write a personal statement. Check the specific application process for each scholarship.

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