National Association of Black Journalists/CNN Scholarship

Applicant must be a high school senior who has been accepted at an accredited college/university pursuing a career in broadcast journalism. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and proven community involvement. Two letters of recommendation and a 1,000 word essay are required to be submitted on the following questions: Why do you want to be a journalist? What do you feel is the biggest obstacle facing African-Americans? Why do you feel you are deserving of the CNN Scholarship?

Amount is for $6,250 per year for four years.

Study areas: broadcast journalism

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Details

Deadline:
March 17
Award type:
Scholarship
Renewable
No
Min. award:
$25,000
Average award:
$25,000
Max. award:
$25,000
Awarded anualy:
Yes
Unlimited awards:
No
Repay required:
No

Other criteria

Min. GPA:
3
Max. GPA:
4

Misc.

Enrollment level:
High school senior
Race:
American Indian/Alaskan Native
Major:
Journalism, Broadcast
Organization:
National Association of Black Journalists
Misc:
Community Service/Involvement