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Have you thought about a future career as an investigative reporter, broadcast news anchor, public relations coordinator, sports writer or photo journalist? This list of scholarships for journalism majors can help you on your way to that college degree. Our Scholarship Directory has compiled several scholarship opportunities for upcoming journalists. So, whatever it is you plan to study either in print, online, digital, or news media, there’s bound to be a journalism scholarship waiting for you. Take our Scholarship Match Quiz to find awards that match with your goals and interests. 

Journalism Scholarships 2025 List

Aziz Jamaluddin Scholarship

This award is for Muslim students who are majoring in political science or journalism and have a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents and must be currently enrolled in an undergraduate program.
Award Amount

Total:  $40,000

Awards:  10

Deadline

Deadline:  March 15

Carlos M. Castañeda Journalism Scholarship

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.
Award Amount

Total:  $7,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 15

HACU Oracle Scholarship

This award is available for Hispanic students who are attending a college in Florida, Georgia, or North Carolina. Applicants must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and must be majoring in engineering, mathematics, or computer technology.
Award Amount

Total:  $10,750

Awards:  5

Deadline

Deadline:  May 24

George Foreman Tribute to Lyndon B. Johnson Scholarship

This scholarship is available to U.S. and international college sophomores, juniors, and seniors at UT-Austin. Students may major in any area, but must intend to pursue a career in electronic journalism or broadcast media.
Award Amount

Total:  $6,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

RTDNF Fellowship Program

Fellowships are available to international and U.S. journalists who have fewer than 10 years of experience as a professional journalist. Applicants may not be past fellowship winners.
Award Amount

Total:  $6,500

Awards:  4

Deadline

Deadline:  January 17

Media Fellow

Undergraduate students attending college in the United States are eligible to enter this media planning case competition. Students must be at least 18 years of age as of Nov. 30, 2017.
Award Amount

Total:  $2,500,000

Awards:  50

Deadline

Deadline:  July 10

Peter Agris Memorial Journalism Scholarship

This scholarship is available for U.S. undergraduate and graduate students who are of Greek-American heritage. Students must be majoring in journalism and communications, and must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher.
Award Amount

Total:  $180,000

Awards:  6

Deadline

Deadline:  March 01

ISF-MCA Scholarship

U.S. Muslim students who are college juniors or graduate students majoring in humanities, social scien0es, liberal arts, or law are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be affiliated with the Muslim Community Association of the Bay Area (MCA).
Award Amount

Total:  $6,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 09

ISF-SBIA Scholarship

U.S. Muslim students who are college juniors or graduate students majoring in humanities, social sciences, liberal arts, or law are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be affiliated with the South Bay Islamic Association (SBIA).
Award Amount

Total:  $6,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 09

ISF-MCC Scholarship

U.S. Muslim students who are college juniors or graduate students majoring in humanities, social scien0es, liberal arts, or law are eligible for this award. Students must have a grade point average of 3.0 or higher and be affiliated with the Muslim Community Center East Bay (MCC).
Award Amount

Total:  $12,000

Awards:  2

Deadline

Deadline:  April 09