Atlanta Association of Black Journalists (AABJ)
Steen Miles Journalism/Communications Scholarship
Established in honor of late journalist and public servant Ollisteen 'Steen' Miles, this one-time scholarship supports undergraduate students in metro Atlanta pursuing careers in journalism, communications, and related media fields.
Award
$4,000
Deadline
March 31 (annually)
Level
Undergraduate
Status
Usually due March 31 – next cycle expected
JournalismCommunicationsBroadcastRadioPrint
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- Application effort
- Medium (recommendation letters, transcript)
- Who can apply
- Undergraduate students, minimum GPA 3
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Who is eligible
- Attend an accredited college or university in metro Atlanta
- Must be pursuing a journalism/mass communications degree or other related fields (i.e., English, Communications, Digital Media, etc.)
- Must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Must be involved in a form of community or student media (e.g., college newspaper, broadcast radio or TV)
- Must be a 2nd-semester freshman, sophomore, or a junior (graduating seniors are not eligible)
What you'll need
- Completed application
- Two letters of recommendation from professionals familiar with your work and character (cannot be from family members)
- Official sealed college transcripts emailed to aabj.org@gmail.com
- Three work samples from broadcast/radio, news media, or print
- Must complete a minimum of 15 hours of work or internship with AABJ by August 31, 2026
How to apply
- Complete and submit the application via the official Google Form.
- Email official sealed college transcripts to aabj.org@gmail.com.
- Submit two letters of recommendation from professional references.
- Provide three published work samples representing your medium.
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