Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) Scholarship

Name: Native American Journalists Association (NAJA) Scholarship – Native American Journalists Association

Award Amount: Up to $10,000 per recipient

Information and Eligibility:
The Native American Journalists Association offers scholarship awards to Indigenous students studying journalism, media, communications or related media disciplines. These programs are designed to elevate Indigenous voices in journalism and support the next generation of Native storytellers.

Eligibility criteria include:

• Tribal Affiliation: Applicant must be a member of a federally recognized Native American tribe, Alaska Native or Native Hawaiian, and a member of NAJA.
• Field of Study: Enrolled or planning to enroll in journalism, media studies, communications, or a related discipline at an accredited college or university.
• Academic Level: Undergraduate junior, senior or graduate student (varies by specific award) working toward a media or journalism career.
• Membership: Applicant must be a current NAJA student member at time of application.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form provided by NAJA for the relevant award.
• Official or unofficial transcript showing academic performance and enrollment status.
• Résumé or statement of educational and professional goals in journalism or media, including how the scholarship will support those goals.
• Samples of media work (such as articles, essays, broadcast clips or digital storytelling).
• Letter(s) of recommendation from a faculty member, mentor or media professional familiar with the applicant’s journalistic or communication potential.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated academic achievement in journalism or media studies and readiness for professional development.
• Quality of the applicant’s media samples and clarity of their commitment to Indigenous storytelling and media representation.
• Strength of personal statement and recommendation letters highlighting leadership, initiative and impact potential.

Additional Details:

• Scholarship funds are awarded by NAJA and are intended to be used toward tuition, fees, media equipment, or qualified educational expenses in journalism or communications.
• Number of awards and exact amounts may vary annually depending on funding and specific scholarship cohort.

Deadline:

• April

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