Indigenous Journalists Association Scholarship Fund
Indigenous Journalists Association (formerly Native American Journalists Association)
Who can apply: Studying Journalism, Communications, Media; Native American or Alaska Native students or Asian or Pacific Islander students.
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Create a free accountThis covers several separate IJA-run programs for Indigenous journalism students, like the IJA-NYU Graduate Scholarship and the IJA-AAJA Pacific Islander Scholarship, each with its own amount and deadline, so check current openings and apply to whichever fits you. Most require submitting journalism work samples alongside a written application, and since awards aren't renewable, you'd reapply each year.
What you'll need to apply
- Portfolio or work samples: Clips and work samples showing a commitment to Indigenous storytelling
- Recommendation letter(s): Letters of recommendation
- Short written answers: Personal statements on storytelling, ethics and professionalism
- Financial information: Financial need
- Indigenous Journalists Association membership required
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Eligibility
- • Majors: Journalism, Communications, Media
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