Nebraska Newspaper Publishers Association Scholarship

Name: Nebraska Newspaper Publishers Association (NeNPA) Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies (typically one or more awards totaling several thousand dollars)

Information And Eligibility:
The Nebraska Newspaper Publishers Association (NeNPA) Scholarship is a financial award offered by the Nebraska Newspaper Publishers Association to support students who are pursuing post-secondary education, particularly in fields related to journalism, communications, media studies, or related disciplines. This scholarship is established to strengthen the future of local news and community reporting by encouraging academically capable students who demonstrate strong writing ability, media interest, and a commitment to journalistic integrity and public service.

Eligible applicants are Nebraska residents who are graduating high school seniors or current college students enrolled in accredited institutions. While the primary emphasis is on students interested in journalism and communications, applicants pursuing related majors such as English, media production, public relations, advertising, or digital media may also qualify, provided they clearly demonstrate the connection between their program of study and a future role in media or community engagement.

Award selection is based on a holistic review that considers academic achievement, demonstrated leadership, extracurricular involvement, community service, and a writing portfolio or samples that showcase the applicants abilities. Many strong candidates include examples of work such as school newspaper articles, creative or investigative pieces, multimedia projects, blog posts, or related media content. Personal essays that thoughtfully reflect a student’s interest in journalism, challenges faced, and aspirations for contributing to the community through media often strengthen applications.

Scholarship funds may be used to assist with core education expenses including tuition, fees, textbooks, and other qualifying costs associated with continued enrollment. Because the media landscape continually evolves, the NeNPA Scholarship encourages innovation, ethical storytelling, and community-focused reporting as part of its vision for cultivating the next generation of media professionals in Nebraska.

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be a resident of Nebraska.
• Must be a graduating high school senior or a current undergraduate student.
• Intended major should be journalism, communications, media studies, English, public relations, or a closely related field.
• Must demonstrate academic achievement and media or journalism interest.
• Must provide writing samples or a portfolio demonstrating communication proficiency.

Application Requirements:

• Completed NeNPA Scholarship application form.
• Official high school or college transcript.
• Personal essays outlining career goals, media interests, and community impact plans.
• Writing portfolio or samples of journalistic or media work.
• Letters of recommendation from teachers, advisors, or media mentors.

Deadline: April

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