Scholarships from the National Association of Black Journalists
The National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) was founded in 1975 to provide support to black journalists worldwide. As of January, 2011, the organization had 3,300 members, including mainstream media journalists. The NABJ offers several scholarships for black journalism students attending colleges and universities across the country. All applicants for scholarships offered by the organization must be student members.
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Allison E. Fisher Scholarship
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Students majoring in photography, print journalism or radio and television can apply for financial assistance from the Allison E. Fisher Scholarship. The scholarship will award up to $2,500 to a select student as of the 2010-2011 school year. Students who will be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate degree program in an accredited four-year university are eligible to apply. The student must be enrolled during the year the scholarship is awarded to be considered.
Carole Simpson Scholarship
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The National Association of Black Journalists administers the Carole Simpson Scholarship through a joint partnership with the Radio Television Digital News Association. The scholarship will award up to $2,500 to selected students as of the 2010 to 2011 academic school year. Students applying for the scholarship must have at least one full year of school remaining. During the selection process, applicants must be able to demonstrate ambition and an interest in broadcast journalism.
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Larry Whiteside Scholarship
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Students planning a career in sports journalism can apply for the Larry Whiteside Scholarship. The scholarship is only available to students able to meet the 2.5 grade point average (GPA) requirement. Students must be enrolled in a college or university and work in some form of media, either on or off campus. The scholarship will award up to $2,500 to selected winners as of the 2010 to 2011 school year.
Visual Task Force Scholarship
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Students majoring in visual journalism may apply for financial support through the Visual Task Force Scholarship. The scholarship will award up to $1,250 as of the 2010 to 2011 school year. Students must meet or exceed a 2.75 grade point average requirement and participate in an internship to be considered. The scholarship is only open to students currently attending a four-year college or university. Applicants must have experience working for a form of media on campus.
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