Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists
PABJ Multimedia Scholarship Challenge
The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists offers two $5,000 scholarships to college students in the Philadelphia region pursuing a career in journalism or multimedia arts. Eligible students must submit work examples and an essay addressing their career inspiration and goals.
Award
$5,000
Deadline
October 22, 2024
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Closed for this cycle
Who is eligible
- Enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college in the Philadelphia region (Philly, South Jersey, Delaware)
- Must currently have a minimum of 12 credits
- Minimum 3.0 GPA
- Pursuing an undergraduate degree in journalism or communications (i.e. television, radio, print, new media) or in another major working toward a journalism career
- Must be present at the Awards & Scholarship Gala to receive the scholarship award
What you'll need
- Official transcript
- A minimum of 2 examples of your work
- Letter of recommendation from a journalism or media professor
- Essay (1,200 words, typed & double spaced): "What inspired you to pursue a career in journalism? Tell us about a personal experience that shaped your interest in journalism. What qualities do you think are essential for a successful journalist?"
How to apply
- Prepare your 1,200-word double-spaced essay, official transcript, letter of recommendation, and two work examples.
- Email your essay, contact information, and required application materials to Scholarship Committee Chair, Charlene Horne, at pabjscholarships@gmail.com
Sources & verification
- Official listing:
- https://www.thepabj.org/scholarships.html
- How this listing was added:
- Discovered automatically and summarized from the source page
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Deadlines and amounts change. Always verify details with Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists before submitting.
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