New Mexico Press Association Scholarship

Name: New Mexico Press Association (NMPA) Scholarship

Award Amount: Varies per recipient (typically several hundred to a few thousand dollars)

Information and Eligibility:
The scholarship program offered by the New Mexico Press Association supports aspiring journalists and communication students who demonstrate dedication to news reporting, writing, multimedia journalism or broadcast journalism—especially with connections to newspapers, community media or journalism in New Mexico. Applicants should be residents of New Mexico or plan to enroll at a New Mexico institution and show readiness for a career in the news/media industry.
Eligibility criteria include:

• Residency/State Area: Applicant must be a resident of New Mexico or attend a college/university in New Mexico.
• Academic Level: Applicant must be a high-school senior entering a journalism/communications program or a current undergraduate student majoring in journalism, media studies or a closely related field.
• Journalism Experience: Preference is given to students who have worked for a New Mexico newspaper (or similar media outlet) during the summer prior to applying.

Application Requirements:

• Completed scholarship application form provided by NMPA or the affiliated scholarship portal.
• Official or unofficial transcript showing current academic status and major.
• Résumé or statement outlining journalism/communications activities, summer work experience (if applicable), and aspirations in media/news.
• Personal statement or essay describing why the applicant is pursuing journalism or communications, their connection to New Mexico media, and how the scholarship will support their career path.
• Letters of recommendation from a teacher, employer, or newsroom mentor who can speak to the applicant’s experience and potential in journalism.

Selection Criteria:

• Demonstrated journalism or media-work experience (internship or summer work) especially in New Mexico news outlets.
• Academic achievement and readiness to pursue further education in journalism- or communications-related fields.
• Quality and clarity of application materials: transcripts, résumé/essay, recommendation letters and alignment with the scholarship’s purpose.

Additional Details:

• Award amounts and number of recipients vary each year depending on available funding and applicant pool.
• Scholarship funds are typically paid directly to the recipient’s college/university for tuition, books or related educational expenses.

Deadline:

• March

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