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Scholarship for Diversity in Media
Now more than ever, the world needs fair and reliable journalism. Are you ready to be a part of it? The Chronicle of Higher Education Scholarship for Diversity in Media is our commitment to ensuring that a diverse range of voices are a part of it, now and in the generations to come. We invite you to apply! Here’s everything you’ll need to know before you get started.
Questions about the process? We’re here to help. Contact us at scholarships@chronicle.com. We look forward to hearing from you.
Due Date JUNE 20, 2023 | 5 P.M. ET
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In order to apply you must:
Be an undergraduate or graduate student at an HBCU, an HSI, or another minority-serving institution
Be pursuing a concentration in journalism or related field.
Must be able to verify that the scholarship award does not impact any financial aid or other needs-based awards you may have received or can apply for in the calendar year
Availability for the virtual interview in the final selection round is mandatory for award consideration
How do I know if I’m eligible?
Graduate students who attended HBCUs, MSIs and HSIs for undergraduate studies are also eligible
International students are encouraged to apply
One-time award and previous winners are not eligible to re-apply in the future
Submit a resume.
Submit an essay of 500-700 words describing your personal journey to pursue higher education.
Provide (3) work samples of reporting projects which can include articles, video, audio, etc. Please attach audio or video files directly to the application form.
What Do I Submit?
Application deadline is June 20 5 P.M. ET.
After you’ve submitted your application before the deadline of June 20, 2023, we’ll let you know we’ve received it.
We’ll notify the finalists and schedule interview sessions with the scholarship committee.
Scholarship interviews will take place virtually with our scholarship committee.
One scholarship totaling $10,000 will be awarded.
What Happens Next?
The scholarship recipient may accept the award, along with admission to The Chronicle’s Fall Workshop program for aspiring journalists in October 2023.
A stipend for any travel or lodging expenses related to the workshop program.
Questions about the process? We’re here to help. Contact us at scholarships@chronicle.com. We look forward to hearing from you!
Scholarship Recipient Testimonials
Congratulations to the inaugural recpient of the 2022 Scholarship for Diversity in Media, Kyla Hubbard!
Kyla Hubbard is a senior at Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University, where she majors in Broadcast Journalism, and the Editor-in-Chief and Lifestyle Editor of The Famuan, an on-campus, student-led publication covering news relevant to FAMU students. In her 2022 Scholarship for Diversity in Media essay, Ms. Hubbard explains how she aims to use her journalism degree in practice, writing, “I want to expose people to the conflicts in my community in order for things to get better. I want the Black community to be highlighted in ways that show our power, strength and resilience no matter how society views us.”
2022 Recipient
Congratulations to the recipient of the 2023 Scholarship for Diversity in Media, Jasper Smith!
I was beyond elated to learn that I was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Diversity in Media Scholarship. Thanks to The Chronicle of Higher Education, I will be graduating from Howard University debt-free this spring! When I learned about this scholarship on LinkedIn, I knew immediately that I wanted to apply. As a young Black woman, it is so important to feel supported in this industry. It is an even better feeling when publications are equally as committed to creating spaces for journalists of color to thrive. Winning this scholarship allows me to focus more on my journalism, leading my school's newspaper and getting one step closer to obtaining my degree without the burden of financial hardship and tuition costs. Not only am I even more excited for my future, but I am greatly motivated to finish my last year at Howard University as strong as ever. - Jasper Smith
Jasper Smith is a current senior at Howard University where she majors in Journalism. Jasper is the current Editor-in-Chief of The Hilltop, the student newspaper of Howard University and the nation's oldest Black collegiate newspaper. She is also a current Digital Media Intern with The Arizona Republic, an HBCU Student Journalism Network Fellow and a member of the Howard University Chapter of the Association of Black Journalists. Her accomplishments include being a feature writing finalist in the SPJ Region 2 Mark of Excellence Awards.
2023 Recipient
