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
Sturgis FellowshipUniversity of Arkansas |
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award $20,000 |
deadline February 01, 2026 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Forever Miss America ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Knudson Churchill ScholarshipNew England MG 'T' Register, Ltd. |
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award $5,000 |
deadline April 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Media Alliance of Houston ScholarshipMedia Alliance of Houston |
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award Up to $5,000 |
deadline May 23, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Eye of the Eagle Wladyslaw Zachariasiewicz Memorial Journalism ScholarshipAmerican Council for Polish Culture |
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award $5,000 |
deadline June 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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... View Scholarship Details |
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Milwaukee Journal - Sentinel Minority ScholarshipUniversity of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - College of Letters and Science |
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award $3,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Bill Jones ScholarshipSandhills Community College |
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award $3,500 |
deadline May 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Regional Mid-America Emmy Creative Arts ScholarshipNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Mid-America Chapter |
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award Up to $3,000 |
deadline April 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Overseas Press Club Foundation ScholarshipOverseas Press Club Foundation |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline December 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
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Harold Taft ScholarshipNational Academy of Television Arts and Sciences - Lone Star Chapter |
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award Up to $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe 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. View Scholarship Details |
Journalism Related Majors
- Communications
- Broadcast Journalism
- Advertising
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Photojournalism
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Sports Communication
- Radio and Television
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Political Communication
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Publishing
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Organizational Communication
- International and Intercultural Communication
- Health Communication
- Business and Economic Journalism