Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship

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Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship

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The Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship offers $1,200 to students from Washington state who are committed to diverse cultural backgrounds and pursuing careers in journalism.

Apr 29, 2026

22 days left

$1,200

Award amount

3

Requirements

Quick decision

AI insights

Best for

  • High school juniors or seniors in Washington
  • Residents attending college in Washington
  • Students interested in journalism

Key highlights

  • $1,200 award amount
  • Deadline: April 29, 2026
  • Focus on diverse cultural backgrounds in journalism

Why apply

  • Financial assistance for education costs
  • Support for students committed to diversity in journalism
  • Opportunity to enhance your journalism portfolio

Who can apply

  • Current high school juniors or seniors in Washington
  • Residents of any state attending a college in Washington
  • Seniors graduating from Washington high schools planning to attend college in any state
  • Must be preparing for a career in journalism

Always verify the full eligibility rules on the official source before you apply.

Quick facts

Status

open

Eligible institutions

Northwest Journalists of Color

Payout method

Not stated on the listing

Before you apply

AI guidance

Things to double-check on the official page.

Missing or unclear on the listing

  • Payout method details are not stated
  • No information on how winners are selected

Next steps

AI guidance

A short checklist so you know what to do after reading the listing.

  1. Confirm every eligibility rule on the official program page.
  2. Prepare the listed materials (1 document type(s) detected in the catalog).
  3. Add the deadline to your calendar and submit before it passes.
  4. Apply through the official site linked above.

Application tips

AI guidance

Listing-specific ideas from our AI layer — not official rules. Skip anything that does not match the program page.

  • Prepare a 500-word essay about your interest in journalism
  • Include a link to your resume
  • Submit up to 3 work samples

Key requirements (3)

Program rules and conditions. Uploads and file types are listed under Required documents.

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  • This program is open to students who are 1) current high school juniors or seniors in Washington; 2) residents of any state attending a 2- or 4-year college, university, or vocational school in Washington;….
  • Applicants must be preparing for a career in broadcast, photo, or print journalism.
  • They do not need to identify as a student of color, but strong preference is given to applicants who demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the importance of diverse cultural backgrounds and experiences in newsrooms.

Required documents

Materials you may need to upload or submit; check the official application for the final list.

  • Photo or headshot

Applying

Applicants must submit an essay, resume link, work samples, and a statement of financial need.

Award & payment

Amount: $1,200

Payout: Not stated on the listing

Overview

The Northwest Journalists of Color Scholarship offers $1,200 to students in Washington pursuing journalism careers, emphasizing diversity.

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Sponsor & application

Information last verified Apr 1, 2026.

Always confirm deadlines, requirements, and application details on the official page before you apply.

FAQ

Current high school juniors or seniors in Washington, residents attending college in Washington, and seniors graduating from Washington high schools.