Journalism

Georgia Press Educational Foundation Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Pursuing a career in journalism
• Applicant must be a resident of Georgia for 3 years, or parents of applicant must be residents for 2 years
• Demonstrated financial need
• Prior interest in newspaper journalism

Award: Up to $1,500
Deadline: Early February (see website for next deadline)
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The Freedom Forum – NCAA Foundation Sports Journalism Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Junior with career goals in sports journalism, majors in journalism, or experience in campus sports journalism

Award: Eight $3,000 scholarships
Deadline: December (see website for next deadline)
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The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences Atlanta Chapter

Eligibility:

• Junior or senior at an accredited Georgia college
• Demonstrate a serious interest in pursuing a career in television

Award: $5,000
Deadline: April 1 (See website for next deadline)
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The National Television Academy Southeast Chapter

Eligibility:

• Junior or senior at a Georgia college or university
• Must have sample of television-related work

Award: Two $5,000 awards
Deadline: April (See website for next deadline)
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Morris Newspaper Corporation Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Print journalism student

Award: See website for more information
Deadline: See website for next deadline
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Durwood McAlister Scholarship

Eligibility:

• Majoring in print journalism at a Georgia college or university

Award: See website for more information
Deadline: See website for more information
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The Elie Wiesel Prize in Ethics Essay Contest

Eligibility:

• Full-time junior or senior
• Must write an essay on one of several ethical dilemma topics

Award: $500 to $5,000
Deadline: Early December (See website for next deadline)
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Essay Contest on Ayn Rand’s Novel Atlas Shrugged

Eligibility:

• Enrolled in full-time college degree program
• Must write an essay about one of several questions regarding the book Atlas Shrugged

Award: Awards from $50 to $5,000
Deadline: Mid September (See website for next deadline)
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Addt’l Info: Visit website or Financial Aid Office for application