Sierra Jenkins Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2023

Closes: 3/1/2024

The Sierra Jenkins Scholarship is open to residents of Virginia who are currently enrolled at a 4-year college or university in the state. Students majoring in print or online/digital journalism or communications with a concentration in journalism are encouraged to apply. Members of historically marginalized racial or ethnic groups receive special consideration.

Award Amount Varies

Essay Required: No
Need-Based: Yes
Merit-Based: No
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Requirements

Resident of Virginia

Seeking a bachelor's degree fulltime

Studying in journalism (print or online/digital only) or communications with a concentration in journalism

Planning to attend school in Virginia

U.S. citizen or permanent resident

Participation in community service or extracurricular activities

Exhibit academic achievement

Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to African American/Black, Native American/Indigenous, Hispanic/Latinx, Middle Eastern, Asian, and Pacific Islander students.

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Bachelor's Degree

Location

Country: US
State: VA

Intended Area of Study

Journalism, Communications

Citizenship Status

U.S. Citizen, Permanent Resident

Activities

Community Service, Extracurricular Activities

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