Provided by Journalism Education Association
The Journalism Education Association sponsors up to two $1,000 scholarships for education majors who intend to teach scholastic journalism. Each recipient must be a college junior, senior or master’s degree student in a program designed to prepare him/her for teaching at the secondary-school level. Current secondary-school journalism teachers who are in a degree program to improve their journalism teaching skills also are eligible.
Award amount
$1,000
Number of awards
2 awards available
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
July 15, 2026
Time to apply
30–60 min
Essay
May be required — check provider
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Must be a college junior, senior or master’s degree student in a program designed to prepare for teaching at the secondary-school level
Current secondary-school journalism teachers in a degree program to improve journalism teaching skills are eligible
Must complete the application and include a 250-word essay explaining desire to teach high school journalism
Must answer the three questions at the bottom of the application form
Must provide two recommendation letters, preferably from those who have firsthand knowledge of work with student journalists
Must provide college transcript(s) showing academic standing
Confirm eligibility
Review the scholarship eligibility information on this page and on the provider’s official instructions to confirm you qualify before you invest time in an application.
Gather required materials
Collect transcripts, test scores, essays, letters of recommendation, portfolios, or any other items the program lists as required.
Submit through the official program
Complete the application using the provider’s published process—often an online form or portal—and submit before the stated deadline. Keep a copy of your confirmation when available.
Important
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