How Do You Apply For A National Association Of Black Journalists Scholarship?
The National Association of Black Journalists funds two kinds of scholarships for African-American journalism students. College students can apply for one of 10 available one-time grants of $2,500. Also offered are two four-year sustaining scholarships ($2,500 each year) for incoming freshmen planning to pursue a career in journalism. Make sure you meet the eligibility criteria: any African-American student at an accredited four-year U.S. college or university is eligible to apply, as is any African-American high school senior. Non-U.S. citizens are also eligible. Remember that applicants also need a minimum grade-point average of 3.0 and must be planning a career in journalism. Get an application by writing to NABJ, 8701 Adelphi Road, Adelphi, MD 20783-1716. Or call (301) 445-7100. Prepare the other materials. Gather three recommendation letters, a sample article from an interview you conduct with an African-American journalist, other work samples, a one-page autobiography, a transcri
