Call For Applications of Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo-2024 Is Now Open!!
The National Press Club (NPC) and the NPC Journalism Institute are committed to fostering the next generation of journalists. They administer a range of scholarships, including the Scholarship for Journalism Diversity Honoring Julie Schoo. This scholarship, named after the former executive director of the NPC Journalism Institute, is designed to encourage diversity in journalism. It offers a $5,000 award for one year, which can be renewed for up to three years, providing a total of $20,000 towards educational expenses.
Student journalists, much like their professional counterparts, are dedicated to covering their communities across various platforms. Balancing academic responsibilities, part-time jobs, and journalistic activities can be challenging. The NPC and NPC Journalism Institute recognize these efforts by offering scholarships to promising future journalists.
The NPC Journalism Institute is a non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club. It promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press and equips journalists with the skills and standards necessary to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy.
Student journalists, like their professional colleagues, dedicate themselves to covering their communities across platforms. Juggling classwork, part-time work, and journalism activities can often go without reward. The National Press Club and NPC Journalism Institute are proud to administer scholarships honoring promising future journalists serving their communities.
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
The National Press Club’s Scholarship Committee reviews applications and selects the recipient for each NPC scholarship. The review process takes place during the spring and summer. Scholarship recipients will be notified by the National Press Club president by phone. Scholarship recipients will be invited to participate in the National Press Club’s annual award celebration. Scholarship winners are also awarded one-year complimentary membership to the National Press Club.
Location:
United StatesBenefits
- Financial Support: The scholarships provide significant financial support to the recipients. The Scholarship for Journalism Diversity, Wes Vernon Broadcast Scholarship, and the Summer 2024 Lewis Scholarship can provide up to $20,000 towards educational expenses.
- Recognition: The scholarships recognize the hard work and dedication of student journalists, providing them with a sense of accomplishment and validation for their efforts.
- Networking Opportunities: Scholarship recipients are invited to participate in the National Press Club’s annual award celebration, providing them with an opportunity to network with professional journalists and other industry professionals.
- Membership: Scholarship winners are awarded a one-year complimentary membership to the National Press Club, providing them with access to resources and opportunities to further their journalistic skills.
- Internship Support: The Summer 2024 Lewis Scholarship provides housing and a monthly stipend to support college student journalists of color with newsroom internships in Washington.
- Career Advancement: The scholarships can enhance the recipients’ resumes, potentially leading to more opportunities in their future journalism careers.
Eligibilities
- Be a high school senior in the process of applying for admission to an accredited college or university in the U.S.
- Have a 3.0 grade-point average or higher.
- Plan to pursue a career in journalism.
Students do not need to be a U.S. citizen to apply for this scholarship.
Eligible Regions: Students in United StatesApplication Process
Apply by clicking the “Apply” button and filling up the form.
A complete application consists of:
- A short elevator pitch: Why are you interested in journalism, and how have you pursued it so far? (no more than 150 words)
- Your most recent academic transcript (PDF)
- A 500-word essay on how you will bring diversity to U.S. journalism (PDF)
- A description of your financial need
- Three to five work samples demonstrating your ability or a career interest in journalism*
- Three letters of recommendation from teachers or professors, employers, leaders of the various groups you are involved with, or other people who are most
- familiar with your work and work ethic
Application Deadline: February 18, 2023
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