NAHJ White House Correspondents Association Scholarship

National Association of Hispanic Journalists

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025

Closes: 2/19/2026

NAHJ White House Correspondents Association Scholarship provides financial assistance to undergraduate and graduate student members of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) who are interested in preparing for careers in the media with an emphasis on politics.

Win up to

$2,000

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

This program is open to Hispanic American college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are interested in preparing for a career in English- or Spanish-language print, broadcast (radio or television), online, or photojournalism with an emphasis on politics; students majoring in other fields must be able to demonstrate a strong interest in preparing for a career in journalism.

Applicants must be enrolled fulltime at a college or university in the United States or Puerto Rico.

They must be NAHJ members.

Selection is based on a commitment to the field of journalism, academic achievement, awareness of the Latino community, and financial need.