Nov 18, 2008

Scholarships, Fellowships, and Loans | National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)

1000 National Press Bldg.
529 14th St., NW, Ste. 1000
Washington, DC 20045-2001
Ph: (202)662-7145
Fax: (202)662-7144
E-mail: kolivas@nahj.org
URL: http://www.nahj.org

ABC News/Joanna Bistany Memorial Scholarship
National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarship
Newhouse Scholarship Program
Maria Elena Salinas Scholarship

ABC News/Joanna Bistany Memorial Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: This scholarship will be awarded to students who are pursuing careers as reporters or producers in the English-language television news industry. Students may major in any subject, but must demonstrate a sincere desire to pursue a career in this field. Students will be required to submit an essay and work samples. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final Friday in January of each year. Recipients will be given an opportunity to intern with ABC News. Applications available only at Web site: http://www.nahj.org. Focus: Journalism; TV/Radio Broadcasting Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; autobiography; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; work samples. Contact: Kevin Olivas, Educational Programs Manager, 202-662-7145, kolivas@nahj.org.

National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time award for high school seniors, college undergraduates, and first-year graduate students who are pursuing careers in English- or Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast, or online journalism. Students may major or plan to major in any subject, but must demonstrate a sincere desire to pursue a career in journalism. Must submit resume and work samples. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final Friday in January of each year. Applications available only on Web site: http://www.nahj.org. Focus: Communications; Journalism; TV/Radio Broadcasting; Photojournalism/Photography Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum award amount: $1000. Maximum award amount: $2000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 20 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; work samples. Contact: Kevin Olivas, Educational Programs Manager, 202-662-7145, kolivas@nahj.org.

Newhouse Scholarship Program

(Four Year College, Two Year College/Scholarship)

Purpose: Two-year ($5000 annually) award for students who are pursuing careers in the newspaper industry as reporters, editors, graphic artists, or photojournalists. Students must be current college sophomores to be eligible. Recipient is expected to participate in summer internship at a Newhouse newspaper following their junior year. Students must submit resume and writing samples. Applications must be postmarked on or before final Friday in January. Applications available only at Web site http://www.nahj.org. Program provides a stipend to attend NAHJ's annual convention. Focus: Journalism Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 2. Minimum award amount: $5000. No. and Amount Awarded Last Calendar Year: 2 scholarship(s). To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume; work samples. Contact: Kevin Olivas, Educational Programs Manager, 202-662-7145, kolivas@nahj.org.

Maria Elena Salinas Scholarship

(Four Year College, Two Year College, University/Scholarship)

Purpose: One-time scholarship for high school seniors, college undergraduates, and first-year graduate students who are pursuing careers in Spanish-language broadcast (radio or TV) journalism. Students may major or plan to major in any subject, but must demonstrate a sincere desire to pursue a career in this field. Must submit essays and demo tapes (audio or video) in Spanish. Scholarship includes the opportunity to serve an internship with Univision Spanish-language television news network. Applications must be postmarked on or before the final Friday in January of each year. Applications available only at Web site: http://www.nahj.org. Focus: TV/Radio Broadcasting; Journalism Qualif.: Applicant must be: full-time student. High school students not considered. Award available to U.S. citizens.

Funds Avail.: Minimum no. of awards: 1. Minimum award amount: $5000. To Apply: Required: application form; transcript; autobiography; financial need analysis; essay; reference(s); resume. Contact: Kevin Olivas, Educational Programs Manager, 202-662-7145, kolivas@nahj.org.

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