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Carlos M. Castañeda Journalism Scholarship

Award Amount
$7,000
Award Amount
Application deadline
April 30, 2025
Application deadline
Awarded By:

Carlos M. Castañeda Educational Foundation

Number of Awards & Eligibility: One award offered annually.
In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:
  1. This award is for U.S. students.
  2. Must be currently enrolled in a graduate program at the time of application.
  3. Must be majoring in journalism.
  4. Must be of Hispanic heritage.
  5. Must speak and write fluently in Spanish.
  6. Must plan to pursue a career in Spanish-language journalism.

In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:

Description: This award is for Spanish speaking students who are pursuing a graduate degree in journalism. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.

Application requirements for the Carlos M. Castañeda Journalism Scholarship are:

  • Application form
  • Official Transcript
  • Recommendation letter
  • Proof of acceptance
  • Financial information
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Portfolio
Additional Information: The Carlos M. Castañeda Journalism Scholarship was established in 2005 to honor Carlos M. Castañeda, a Cuban-born journalist who dedicated his life to promote excellence in journalism. For more than 50 years, he worked as a reporter, editor, publisher, newspaper designer and consultant. Castañeda's greatest contribution was teaching through his own example. He practiced his profession with integrity, passion, and enthusiasm. In the process, he brought out the best in others.

Award Amount: $7,000 annually, non-renewable.  The total dollars awarded for this scholarship is $7,000.

About Carlos M. Castañeda Educational Foundation:
Contact Information: n/a ,ATTN: FECMC Journalism Scholarship
Address: 1925 Brickell Avenue D-1108 Miami, Florida 33129
Email: fundacion_educativa_cmc@yahoo.com

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