Each year NAJA offers scholarships ranging from $500 to $2,500 to Native American students pursuing journalism degrees at a higher learning institution. To apply, students must be current paid members. Annual memberships cost $10 for high school students and $20 for college students.
Name of the award:
* NAJA Scholarship
Scholarship amount:
* $500 - $2,500 each year
Application deadline:
* March 15 each year
Number of scholarships available:
* 10 - 15 each year
Eligibility criteria:
Any Native American graduating high school senior (May ‘12) or college student pursuing a career in radio, television or print (newspaper) journalism. Applicant must be a current NAJA member in good standing. Membership status will be verified at the time of application and also during the time of payment distribution. If asked, the candidate must be able to provide proof of enrollment in a state or a federally recognized tribe.
Level of study:
High school
* Senior (Graduating May ‘12)
College
* Freshman
* Sophomore
* Junior
* Senior
* Graduate
Application:
Download
Applications must be postmarked by March 15.
Contact information:
Phone: 405-325-9008
Fax: 405-325-6945
Website: www.naja.com
Mailing address:
NAJA - Scholarships
OU Gaylord College of Journalism
395 West Lindsey Street
Norman, OK 73019-4201
For questions or inquiries about scholarships or other student-related programs, please contact NAJA national office at 405-325-9008.
NAJA would like to thank the following companies and organizations and individuals for their generous contributions to our scholarship fund: CNN, Mark Trahant, Daniel Littlefield, Kim Kossl, Haskell Indian Nations University-The Leader, The Joseph Grimm Foundation and all those who donate and buy items during the annual silent auction at the annual convention.
