National Association of Black Journalists/CNN Scholarship
Award Type: Scholarship
Applicant must be a high school senior who has been accepted at an accredited college/university pursuing a career in broadcast journalism. Applicant must have a minimum 3.0 GPA and proven community involvement. Two letters of recommendation and a 1,000 word essay are required to be submitted on the following questions: Why do you want to be a journalist? What do you feel is the biggest obstacle facing African-Americans? Why do you feel you are deserving of the CNN Scholarship?
Award Amount
Maximum: $25,000
Minimum: $25,000
Average: $25,000
Number of Awards
Maximum: 4
Deadlines & Renewal
March 17
Eligibility Requirements
- Minimum GPA 3.00
broadcast journalism
More Details
- Amount is for $6,250 per year for four years.
Sponsoring Organization
National Association of Black Journalists
University of Maryland
Adelphi, MD 20783
(866) 479-6225
(301) 445-7101
Website
Contact Information
Irving Washington
Program ManagerUniversity of Maryland
Adelphi, MD 20783
(301) 445-7100 ext. 108
(301) 445-7101
iwashington@nabj.org