National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Scholarships

Website: National Association of Hispanic Journalists open_in_new

Eligibility

Must be a student who is currently enrolled full-time at an accredited college/university or community college in the U.S. and Puerto Rico.

Student Type
  • freshman
  • sophomore
  • junior
  • senior
  • graduate
Citizen Type
  • US Citizen
  • Permanent Resident
  • International or Other Visa Status
  • Undocumented
Description

Each year, the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) helps students pursuing careers in journalism through scholarship support. Scholarships are granted to graduate and undergraduate students who plan to work in English and/or Spanish-language journalism on whichever platform they choose. Scholarship funds can be used for tuition, room and board, or books. NAHJ sends the check directly to the student's institution and will be applies evenly across the academic year.

Procedure

Apply online with the following application materials:

  • One-page Resume
  • Two Letters of Recommendation
  • Unofficial Transcript(s)
  • 500-word Essay
  • Work Samples (up to 3 items) - may be in English or Spanish, Broadcast/Multimedia/Audio samples should be no longer than 3 minutes
Contact Information

Please contact NAHJ with any questions.