National Association of Hispanic Journalists
NAHJ María Elena Salinas Scholarship
This scholarship is offered to students pursuing careers in either English or Spanish-language journalism. It is named in honor of NAHJ founding member María Elena Salinas.
Award
$2,500
Deadline
December 28 (annually)
Level
Both
Status
Usually due December 28 – see sponsor site for updates
Journalism
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- Application effort
- High (essay, recommendation letters, transcript, resume)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate and graduate students, minimum GPA 2.8
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Who is eligible
- College-bound high school seniors, college undergraduates, or graduate students
- Attending a four-year college or community college in the United States or Puerto Rico
- Cumulative GPA of 2.8 or better (some guidelines state 3.0 or better)
What you'll need
- One-page resume listing educational background, work history, awards, internships, other scholarships, language proficiency, and school/community news experience
- Two letters of recommendation from academic or journalism-related references (not relatives)
- Unofficial school transcript(s) from each institution attended
- Essay (500 words or less, double-spaced): Describe "why you are interested in a career in the field of journalism". Note: "Students pursuing Spanish-language journalism must submit their essay in Spanish."
- Up to three work samples (print, broadcast/audio limited to 3 minutes, photo, or multimedia)
How to apply
- Prepare a one-page resume, unofficial transcripts, and up to three work samples
- Obtain two letters of recommendation from academic or professional references
- Write a typed, double-spaced essay of 500 words or less in either English or Spanish (Spanish required if pursuing Spanish-language journalism)
- Submit all materials via the online NAHJ scholarship application portal
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Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://nahj.memberclicks.net/2026nahjscholarshipapplication#/
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with National Association of Hispanic Journalists before submitting.
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