How to Apply for a National Association of Black Journalists Scholarship
The National Association of Black Journalists funds two kinds of scholarships for African-American journalism students. College students can apply for one of 10 available one-time grants of $2,500. Also offered are two four-year sustaining scholarships ($2,500 each year) for incoming freshmen planning to pursue a career in journalism.
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- Moderately challenging
Instructions
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Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria: any African-American student at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university is eligible to apply, as is any African-American high school senior. Non-U.S. citizens are also eligible.
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Remember that applicants also need a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 and must be planning a career in journalism.
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Get an application by writing to NABJ, 8701 Adelphi Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1716. Or call (301) 445-7100.
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Prepare the other materials. Gather three recommendation letters, a sample article from an interview you conduct with an African-American journalist, other work samples, a one-page autobiography, a transcript, and a head-only black-and-white glossy photo. You'll need three copies of all the materials.
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Notify professors, TAs and employers well ahead of time for any letters of recommendation you need from them.
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Send in the materials by the March deadline. Apply well before the application deadline to avoid the risk of missing it.
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Tips & Warnings
Set up a calendar with deadlines of all the fellowships for which you're applying.
Photocopy your application materials before sending them in, and keep a copy for your records.
Consult with your school's fellowships office for information on other fellowships and financial aid.
Be wary of any fellowship that sounds too good to be true; it probably is. (See "eHow to Watch Out for Scholarship Scams.")
