An affiliate of the National Association of Black Journalists
Scholarships / Internships
Rochester Association of Black Journalists
RABJ
National Association of Black Journalist Awards
Annually, NABJ awards deserving students interested in pursuing a career in journalism awards of more than $30,000 in NABJ scholarships. Each scholarship is worth up to $5,000. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born students. For more information about scholarships, contact the national office: (301) 445-7100.
Annually, NABJ awards deserving students interested in pursuing a career in journalism awards of more than $30,000 in NABJ scholarships. Each scholarship is worth up to $5,000. Scholarships are open to any foreign or American born students. For more information about scholarships, contact the national office: (301) 445-7100.
National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarships
Several $1000 scholarships are awarded each academic year to students
interested in pursuing careers in the print or broadcast journalism
or television or radio journalism.
For application forms write in the Fall to Educational programs Manager,NAHJ, National Press Building, Suite 1193, Washington, DC 20045; 202-662-7145.
Several $1000 scholarships are awarded each academic year to students
interested in pursuing careers in the print or broadcast journalism
or television or radio journalism.
For application forms write in the Fall to Educational programs Manager,NAHJ, National Press Building, Suite 1193, Washington, DC 20045; 202-662-7145.
Scripps Howard Foundation Scholarships
The foundation awards scholarships to
prepare for careers in print and broadcast journalism and graphic
arts. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 per year and must
reapplied for annually. For further
information contact: Scripps Howard Foundation, PO Box 5380, 312 Walnut St. 28th floor, Cincinnati, OH 45201; 513-977-3035.
The foundation awards scholarships to
prepare for careers in print and broadcast journalism and graphic
arts. Scholarships range from $1,000 to $3,000 per year and must
reapplied for annually. For further
information contact: Scripps Howard Foundation, PO Box 5380, 312 Walnut St. 28th floor, Cincinnati, OH 45201; 513-977-3035.
Council for Advancement of Science Writers
The council offers an annual fellowship in the amount of $2,000 which
is offered to journalism students with a special aptitude for science
writing. Priority will be given to journalists with at least two years of
experience. Students must have undergraduate degrees in science or journalism. For further information contact: Council for the Advancement of Science Writers, PO Box 404, Greenlawn, NY 11740, 516-757-5664.
The council offers an annual fellowship in the amount of $2,000 which
is offered to journalism students with a special aptitude for science
writing. Priority will be given to journalists with at least two years of
experience. Students must have undergraduate degrees in science or journalism. For further information contact: Council for the Advancement of Science Writers, PO Box 404, Greenlawn, NY 11740, 516-757-5664.
Hispanic Public Relations Association Scholarships
These scholarships in the amount of $500-$1,000 are offered to
Hispanic communications students attending college. For further information contact:
Octavio Nuiry, HPRA president, 735 Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA
90017. 714-453-0116.
These scholarships in the amount of $500-$1,000 are offered to
Hispanic communications students attending college. For further information contact:
Octavio Nuiry, HPRA president, 735 Figueroa St., Los Angeles, CA
90017. 714-453-0116.
National Press Photographers Association Scholarship
This association offers (nine) one-year scholarships of $1,000, a
graduate bonus of $500 to help students prepare for photojournalism careers.
While not limited to minorities, they are particularly sought for this
program. Interested applicants should apply to: National Press Photographers Association, Suite 36, 3200 Croasdale Drive, Durham, NC, 27705.
This association offers (nine) one-year scholarships of $1,000, a
graduate bonus of $500 to help students prepare for photojournalism careers.
While not limited to minorities, they are particularly sought for this
program. Interested applicants should apply to: National Press Photographers Association, Suite 36, 3200 Croasdale Drive, Durham, NC, 27705.
International Radio and Television Society
A 2 day minority career workshop for college juniors, seniors, and
recent grads with outstanding academic records and extracurricular
experience. Must be a US citizen and submit essay and resume. Two students from the workshop will be considered for the IRTS Summer Fellowship Program. Contact
IRTS
Foundation, 420 Lexington Ave., Rm. 1714, NY, NY 10170-0101 or call 212-867-6650.
A 2 day minority career workshop for college juniors, seniors, and
recent grads with outstanding academic records and extracurricular
experience. Must be a US citizen and submit essay and resume. Two students from the workshop will be considered for the IRTS Summer Fellowship Program. Contact
IRTS
Foundation, 420 Lexington Ave., Rm. 1714, NY, NY 10170-0101 or call 212-867-6650.
Asian American Journalists Association Scholarship Awards
Scholarships from $250 to $2,000 will be awarded to undergraduates
pursuing careers in broadcast or print journalism. For information and applications write AAJA scholarship Awards
Committee, 1765 Sutter St., Room 1000, San Francisco, CA 94115, 415-346-2051.
Scholarships from $250 to $2,000 will be awarded to undergraduates
pursuing careers in broadcast or print journalism. For information and applications write AAJA scholarship Awards
Committee, 1765 Sutter St., Room 1000, San Francisco, CA 94115, 415-346-2051.
William B. Ruggles National Right to Work Scholarship
An annual unrestricted $2,000 scholarship is given to an
undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism who demonstrates an understanding of volunteerism and the problems of compulsory unionism. For further information and applications contact William B. Ruggles Scholarship
Selection committee, National Right to Work Committee, 8001 Braddock
Road, Suite 500, Springfield, VA, 22160; 703-321-9820, ext.254.
An annual unrestricted $2,000 scholarship is given to an
undergraduate or graduate student majoring in journalism who demonstrates an understanding of volunteerism and the problems of compulsory unionism. For further information and applications contact William B. Ruggles Scholarship
Selection committee, National Right to Work Committee, 8001 Braddock
Road, Suite 500, Springfield, VA, 22160; 703-321-9820, ext.254.
Alpha Kappa Alpha Scholarships Awarded to students who have completed at least one full year of
higher education. Financial assistance awards range from $500 to $1,500 and merit awards are $1,000. Applications are accepted from December 1 to
January 31 of each year. The application deadline is February 15. To get the
application go to www.akaeaf.org
Lowrider Magazine Scholarship Fund Offered to Hispanic college sophomores, juniors and seniors with at
least 3.0 GPA. Application consists of: sealed, official transcript, 2
letters of recommendation, a 2-page essay. For further info contact the Lowrider Magazine Scholarship Fund, PO Box 648 Walnut, CA 91788-0648, 909-598-2300.
least 3.0 GPA. Application consists of: sealed, official transcript, 2
letters of recommendation, a 2-page essay. For further info contact the Lowrider Magazine Scholarship Fund, PO Box 648 Walnut, CA 91788-0648, 909-598-2300.
Black Filmmaker Foundation
Founded in 1978, the Black Filmmaker Foundation supports emerging
African-American film/ video artists and builds audiences for their
work. For more info contact
the Black Filmmakers Foundation, Tribeca Film Center, 375 Greenwich Street, Suite 600, New York, NY 10013-2338.
Founded in 1978, the Black Filmmaker Foundation supports emerging
African-American film/ video artists and builds audiences for their
work. For more info contact
the Black Filmmakers Foundation, Tribeca Film Center, 375 Greenwich Street, Suite 600, New York, NY 10013-2338.
California Association of Latinos in Broadcasting
Among its activities, the Association maintains a job bank or
candidates seeking positions in the broadcast field and offers limited
financial aid for college. Interested applicants should apply to: California
Association of Latinos in Broadcasting, 5515 Melrose Avenue,
Hollywood, CA 90038.
Academy of Motion Pictures and Sciences: Nicholl Fellowships in
Screenwriting
The AMPS offers fellowships to all writers preparing for a career as
a screenwriter and has not yet been paid to write a screenplay or
teleplay. There are five awards granted per year in the amount of $25,000. For further information contact the Academy of Motion Picture and Sciences: Nicholl
Fellowships in Screenwriting, 8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA
90211.
Screenwriting
The AMPS offers fellowships to all writers preparing for a career as
a screenwriter and has not yet been paid to write a screenplay or
teleplay. There are five awards granted per year in the amount of $25,000. For further information contact the Academy of Motion Picture and Sciences: Nicholl
Fellowships in Screenwriting, 8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, CA
90211.
Native American Journalists Association Scholarships
One $3,000 scholarship and two $1,000 will be awarded to Native
American students pursuing a degree in journalism or a related field.
Application deadline is mid-Spring. Send materials to College
Scholarships, Native American Journalists Association, University of Colorado, Campus Box 287, Boulder, CO 80309, 303-492-7397.
One $3,000 scholarship and two $1,000 will be awarded to Native
American students pursuing a degree in journalism or a related field.
Application deadline is mid-Spring. Send materials to College
Scholarships, Native American Journalists Association, University of Colorado, Campus Box 287, Boulder, CO 80309, 303-492-7397.
Rochester Association of Black Journalists / P.O. Box 10620 Rochester, NY 14606