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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

ISF-IIOC 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 Islamic Institute of Orange County (IIOC).
Award Amount

Total:  $6,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 08

ISF-UCI Muslim Alumni 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 attending UC Irvine.
Award Amount

Total:  $6,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 09

AAJA Seattle Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship

This award is for Washington state high school seniors and undergraduate students who are pursuing a journalism career. Students must attend a Washington college or university.
Award Amount

Total:  $12,500

Awards:  5

Deadline

Deadline:  March 29

Ken Inouye Memorial Scholarship

This award is available for minority students from Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties who are currently enrolled in an undergraduate program and majoring in journalism. Applicants must have completed at least one full year of academic classes to be eligible for this scholarship.
Award Amount

Total:  $9,000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  June 15

Carl Greenberg Memorial Scholarship

This award is avaiable for U.S. students from Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties in California. Applicants must have completed at least one full year of academic study and must be majoring in investigative or political journalism.
Award Amount

Total:  $12,000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  June 15

Bill Farr Memorial Scholarship

This award is avaiable for current high school seniors and undergraduate students from Los Angeles, Orange, and Ventura counties in California. Applicants must plan to pursue a career in journalism.
Award Amount

Total:  $6,750

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  June 15

Bret Allen Frattellone Scholarship

This award is available for a graduating senior from Lakeland High School who plans to major in communications at any accredited college or university in the United States.
Award Amount

Total:  $1,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 01

CIC/Anna Chennault Scholarship

U.S. graduating high school seniors and undergraduate students who demonstrate commitment to the field of journalism and/or sensitivity to Asian American and Pacific Islander issues are eligible to apply for this award.
Award Amount

Total:  $5,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  April 21

Press Club of Dallas Foundation Scholarship Fund

This award is available for graduates of high schools in the Dallas-Ft. Worth area. Applicants must be majoring in communications, and must have completed at least 45 credit hours at the time of application.
Award Amount

Total:  $15,000

Awards:  3

Deadline

Deadline:  May 01

Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Award

This scholarship is available for U.S. students who plan to pursue a career in radio. Funds may be used for junior, senior, and graduate level classes at accredited colleges and universities that have at least one department that is a member of the Broadcast Education Association (BEA).
Award Amount

Total:  $3,000

Awards:  1

Deadline

Deadline:  October 15