NABJ : Scholarships

Updated: Wednesday, February 27, 2008
Published: Friday, July 9, 2004

Scholarships

Annually, NABJ awards more than $60,000 in scholarships to deserving students interested in pursuing careers in journalism. Scholarships are worth up to $25,000. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born student, currently attending or entering an accredited four-year college/university in the U.S. or those who are candidates for graduate school.

Application deadline: March 17, 2008

General Requirements

All applicants must be a student member of NABJ.

All applicants must be a journalism major or pursuing a career in journalism.

All applicants MUST send FOUR complete packets which include application form, resume, essays,transcripts, and work samples for each packet.

All applicants must be enrolled in an accredited college or university and have at least one year of school remaining. Awards will be granted for the 2008-2009 school year.

Previous NABJ scholarship winners are not eligible to reapply.

Some awards include additional requirements. See individual award descriptions. Scholarship Descriptions
Allison E. Fisher Scholarship - $2,500

Carole Simpson Scholarship - $ 2,500

Gerald Boyd/Robin Stone Scholarship - $2,500

NABJ Scholarship up to $2,500

Newhouse Foundation Scholarship up to $5,000

NABJ/CNN25 Scholarship - $25,000 ($6,250 per year)

Visual Task Force Scholarship up to $1,250

Larry Whiteside Scholarship - $2,500

Partnership Scholarships
NABJ partners with accredited colleges and universities to provide tuition assistance for students pursuing careers in journalism. Applicants must meet the deadlines and requirements of the college or university and apply for admission. Applicants must be a member of NABJ.

NABJ/CUNY Scholarship(Graduate) - $7,500
Identify your NABJ membership on the CUNY admission application. Deadline January 2, 2008.

Affiliate Chapter Scholarships
NABJ local chapters annually provide scholarships to high school and college students. Interested applicants should apply directly through the local chapter and adhere to the individual deadlines.

Affiliate Chapter Scholarships

Checklist
To ensure your application is ready to be submitted, have an instructor or counselor review your package to confirm that:

Your resume is clear and highlights each of your accomplishments

Your essay is readable and tells us why you want to be a journalist

You have explained your financial need

Your recommendations highlight your strengths

Your transcript is current and is an official copy

You have included your samples of work

VTF only:
- Print: Twenty examples of photos, page design, typography, illustrations, informational graphics, etc., (JPG or PDF format) preferably on CD
- Broadcast: Two, 30 second to 3 minute clips (VHS format) that demonstrate your editing, photography, design, and/or graphic skills

Other scholarships:
- Print: Six of your published works that demonstrate your reporting, editing, and/or producing skills
- Broadcast: One audio (cassette or CD) or video (VHS format) no longer than five minutes in length of your broadcast works that demonstrate your reporting, editing, and/or producing skills

Remember: Read the application instructions carefully! Only completed and timely applications will be reviewed. Judges will also consider each student's degree of financial need.

Note: All materials must be typewritten (double-spaced). All materials become property of NABJ and will not be returned. All materials must be submitted on 8.5 x 11 paper. Do not staple papers. Use binder and/or paper clips.

Click here to download the 2008 Scholarship application » (140 KB PDF, requires the free Adobe Reader.)

Please review our frequently asked questions.

INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

For more information about scholarships, contact Irving Washington, Program Coordinator at 301-445-7100 Ext. 108 or iwashington@nabj.org.