Journalism Internship Scholarship

The Journalism Internship Scholarship ensures that students pursuing a degree in journalism have access to internships for credit by providing financial assistance. Eligible students are welcome to apply for financial assistance while completing a journalism-related internship for credit via the College of Communication Internship Program in the Winter 2024 term.

Eligibility

  • Journalism major, minor, and journalism graduate students are eligible to apply
  • Have submitted a proposal for a journalism-based internship for credit via the College of Communication Internship Program by the Winter 2024 deadline or have secured a journalism-based internship for credit Winter 2024 through the College of Communication Internship Program.

Criteria

  • Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or above for undergraduate journalism majors or minors; cumulative GPA of 3.0 or above for journalism graduate students
  • Successful completion of at least two journalism courses
  • An approved College of Communication Internship Proposal on file by the Winter 2024 deadline and enrollment in the appropriate College of Communication internship course
  • Special consideration for those with unpaid or low-paying internships

Award
$800-$2500
Deadline
02/11/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. Please tell us about your internship, what you hope to learn from the experience, and how you believe the position will help you reach your career goals.