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COLLEGE STUDENTS
( FULL-TIME) $1,250 |
COMMUNITY COLLEGE STUDENTS
(FULL-TIME) $1,000 |
COLLEGE STUDENTS
( PART-TIME) $500 |
FUTURE JOURNALISTS
(HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR) $500 |
Scholarship Information
2021 PABJ MULTIMEDIA SCHOLARSHIP CHALLENGE
REQUIREMENTS
College Students
• Full-time applicants: Must currently have a minimum of 12 credits
• Part-time applicants: Must currently have a minimum of 6 credits
• Community College applicants: Must currently have a minimum of 12 credits
• All college applicants must have a minimum 3.0 GPA
• Must provide official sealed transcript from registrar
• All applicants must submit a minimum of 3 examples of your work.
• Applicant must have a letter of recommendation from a journalism professor.
• All applicants must submit a 1200 word essay
High School Senior
• Must have a minimum 3.0 GPA (official transcript required)
• Must submit a minimum of 2 examples of your work
• Applicant must have two letters of recommendation. One letter must be the applicant’s English teacher.
• All applicants must submit a 800 word essay
WHAT TO SUBMIT
All College Students
A typed & double spaced 1200 word essay addressing the following: (pick one):
• Describe a time in your life that has shaped who you are as a person. What traits do you possess that will enhance your future career in journalism. Where do you see yourself in ten (10) years?
• You’ve been asked to write a story on “Critical Race Theory” for a major publication. How would you write it to offer clarity to people from various backgrounds. Include what the opposing views are and what that resistance reflects.
High School Seniors
A typed & double spaced 800 word essay addressing the following: (pick one):
• What or who has been your biggest inspiration?
• Why do you want to go to college and what do you expect to gain from earning a college degree?
TIMELINE
1. Deadline for ALL submissions: October 15, 2021
2. Winners announced: November 1, 2021
3. Awards & Scholarship Gala: Saturday, November 13, 2021
* Scholarship winners must be present at the November Awards & Scholarship Gala to receive their scholarship award*
Please email your essays, contact info, and other information/questions to Scholarship Committee Chair, Charlene Horne at pabjscholarships@gmail.com
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COLLEGE STUDENTS
Undergrad / Full-Time $1,250 The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists is offering two (2) $1,250 scholarships to Philadelphia area college students pursuing a career in journalism / multimedia arts. Those eligible for this journalism challenge must be enrolled full-time in a four-year accredited college in the Philadelphia region (Philly, South Jersey, Delaware). Applicants must be pursuing an undergraduate degree in journalism or communications (i.e. television, radio, print, new media) or in another major working toward a journalism career. |
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Community College / Full-Time $1,000 The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists is offering one (1) $1,000 scholarship to a Philadelphia area community college student enrolled full time in a two year accredited community college. Student must be pursuing an associate degree in journalism / multimedia arts. |
COLLEGE STUDENTS
Undergrad / Part-Time $500 The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists is offering one (1) $500 scholarship to a Philadelphia area college student enrolled as a part-time student (minimum 6 credits) in a four-year accredited college. Student must be pursuing a degree in journalism / multimedia arts. |
FUTURE JOURNALIST
High School Senior $500 The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists is offering $500 towards the purchase of equipment or software to a Philadelphia area high school student actively exploring their interest in the field of journalism or multimedia arts. |
