Journalism

Journalism refers to the production and distribution of reports on recent events. The word journalism applies to the occupation, as well as citizen journalists using methods of gathering information and utilizing literary techniques. Journalistic media include print, television, radio, Internet, and, in the past, newsreels.

Concepts of the appropriate role for journalism vary between countries. In some nations, the news media is controlled by government intervention, and is not a fully independent body. In others, the news media is independent of the government but instead operates as private industry motivated by profit. In addition to the varying nature of how media organizations are run and funded, countries may have differing implementations of laws handling the freedom of speech and libel cases.

The advent of the Internet and smartphones has brought significant changes to the media landscape in recent years. This has created a shift in the consumption of print media channels, as people increasingly consume news through e-readers, smartphones, and other personal electronic devices, as opposed to the more traditional formats of newspapers, magazines, or television news channels. News organizations are challenged to fully monetize their digital wing, as well as improvise on the context in which they publish in print. Newspapers have seen print revenues sink at a faster pace than the rate of growth for digital revenues.

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Scholarships for Journalism Majors

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

$20,000 February 01, 2026 See Details

Description

The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Sturgis Fellowship

University of Arkansas

award

$20,000

deadline

February 01, 2026
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Description

The Sturgis Fellowship is available to incoming freshmen who plan on majoring in the Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Arkansas. You must demonstrate exceptional academic performance to be considered for this renewable award. In addition, you must have a minimum 30 ACT/1320 SAT score and a minimum 3.8 GPA to be...

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

$5,000 Varies See Details

Description

The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

award

$5,000

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Knudson Churchill Scholarship

New England MG 'T' Register, Ltd.

$5,000 April 15, 2025 See Details

Description

The Knudson Churchill Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a degree in print journalism or automotive technology. You must demonstrate superior quality in scholastic and practical endeavors to be considered for this award. An essay and two letters of recommendation are also required.

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Knudson Churchill Scholarship

New England MG 'T' Register, Ltd.

award

$5,000

deadline

April 15, 2025
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Description

The Knudson Churchill Scholarship is available to students who are pursuing a degree in print journalism or automotive technology. You must demonstrate superior quality in scholastic and practical endeavors to be considered for this award. An essay and two letters of recommendation are also required.

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Media Alliance of Houston Scholarship

Media Alliance of Houston

Up to $5,000 May 23, 2025 See Details

Description

The Media Alliance of Houston Scholarship is available to college juniors and seniors with an interest in a career in media. You must be attending a Texas public or private university and have at least one full - time semester of study remaining to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must submit a 250-word essay explaining "How do...

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Media Alliance of Houston Scholarship

Media Alliance of Houston

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

May 23, 2025
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Description

The Media Alliance of Houston Scholarship is available to college juniors and seniors with an interest in a career in media. You must be attending a Texas public or private university and have at least one full - time semester of study remaining to be eligible for this award. Additionally, you must submit a 250-word essay explaining "How do...

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Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship

American Council for Polish Culture

$5,000 June 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The The Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship is available to students of Polish descent and those who have a clear understanding of Polish culture and values. You must be pursing a career in journalism to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, letters of recommendation, writing...

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Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship

American Council for Polish Culture

award

$5,000

deadline

June 30, 2025
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Description

The The Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism Scholarship is available to students of Polish descent and those who have a clear understanding of Polish culture and values. You must be pursing a career in journalism to be eligible for this award. Selection is based on academic merit, letters of recommendation, writing...

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Milwaukee Journal - Sentinel Minority Scholarship

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - College of Letters and Science

$3,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Milwaukee Journal - Sentinel Minority Scholarship is available to full-time juniors and seniors majoring in print journalism at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. You must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to minority students.

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Milwaukee Journal - Sentinel Minority Scholarship

University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - College of Letters and Science

award

$3,500

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Milwaukee Journal - Sentinel Minority Scholarship is available to full-time juniors and seniors majoring in print journalism at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. You must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to minority students.

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Bill Jones Scholarship

Sandhills Community College

$3,500 May 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Bill Jones Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an Associate in Arts program with a journalism/English concentration at Sandhills Community College. You must plan to continue your studies at a four year university to be eligible for this award.

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Bill Jones Scholarship

Sandhills Community College

award

$3,500

deadline

May 01, 2025
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Description

The Bill Jones Scholarship is available to students enrolled in an Associate in Arts program with a journalism/English concentration at Sandhills Community College. You must plan to continue your studies at a four year university to be eligible for this award.

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Regional Mid-America Emmy Creative Arts Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Mid-America Chapter

Up to $3,000 April 30, 2025 See Details

Description

The Regional Mid-America Emmy Creative Arts Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in the media industry outside of the newsroom. You must reside in the NATAS Mid-America region to be eligible for this award.

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Regional Mid-America Emmy Creative Arts Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Mid-America Chapter

award

Up to $3,000

deadline

April 30, 2025
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Description

The Regional Mid-America Emmy Creative Arts Scholarship is available to high school seniors and college undergraduate students who are pursuing a career in the media industry outside of the newsroom. You must reside in the NATAS Mid-America region to be eligible for this award.

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Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship

Overseas Press Club Foundation

Up to $4,000 December 01, 2025 See Details

Description

The Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship is available to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing a career in international journalism. You must submit a cover letter, a resume, and a work sample to be considered for this award.

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Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship

Overseas Press Club Foundation

award

Up to $4,000

deadline

December 01, 2025
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Description

The Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship is available to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing a career in international journalism. You must submit a cover letter, a resume, and a work sample to be considered for this award.

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Harold Taft Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Lone Star Chapter

Up to $2,500 Varies See Details

Description

The Harold Taft Scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. You must be majoring in meteorology and atmospheric science communications and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award.

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Harold Taft Scholarship

National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Lone Star Chapter

award

Up to $2,500

deadline

Varies
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Description

The Harold Taft Scholarship is available to undergraduate students enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the State of Texas. You must be majoring in meteorology and atmospheric science communications and have a minimum GPA of 2.5 to be eligible for this award.

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