Provided by Journalism Education Association (JEA)
Medals of Merit are given to JEA members who have made significant contributions to scholastic journalism. Recipients are recognized by the organization; no monetary award is specified on the page.
Award amount
Varies
Number of awards
Multiple
Frequency
Annually
Deadline
July 15, 2026
Time to apply
60+ min
Essay
May be required — check provider
Must be a JEA member
Have made significant contributions to scholastic journalism
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