For over 40 years, the Northwest Journalists of Color have coordinated scholarships for aspiring journalists. The NJC’s members belong to the Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA), the Seattle Association of Black Journalists (SABJ), PeriodistasNW (NAHJ) and the Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA). Since 1983, the NJC and AAJA have awarded more than $160,000 in scholarships.

NJC offers two scholarships:

• NJC SCHOLARSHIP Recipients will get a $1,200 cash award, and a mentor who works as a journalist in the Pacific Northwest
• NJC VISUAL JOURNALISM SCHOLARSHIP Apply if you are an aspiring photo and/or video journalist. One or more recipients will receive a professional DSLR camera kit (average value between $2,500 - $5,000) to help launch their career.

You do not need to identify as a student of color to apply for this scholarship. Strong preference will be given to applicants who demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the importance of diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences in newsrooms. You are eligible for these scholarships if you are EITHER:

• On the path to graduating from or have graduated from a Washington state high school
• Attending a public or private college in Washington state

• freshman
• sophomore
• junior
• senior

• US Citizen
• Permanent Resident
• International or Other Visa Status
• Undocumented

NEED HELP? If you need assistance with your application or have any questions, email us at both celiachongwu@gmail.com  and aajaseattle@gmail.com