Scholarship Search
Saved Scholarships List - no Scholarships are selected
Saved Scholarships (0)
Scholarship Directory

SAJA Scholarship

South Asian Journalists Association
Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 3/16/2026
Closes: 5/16/2026

The SAJA Scholarship provides financial assistance for undergraduate and graduate students at a university in the U.S. or Canada who are of South Asian descent. Students seeking a bachelor's or graduate degree in journalism are eligible to apply.

Award Amount Varies
  • Essay Required: No
  • Need-Based: Yes
  • Merit-Based: No
  • Website
Requirements
  • Resident of the U.S. or Canada
  • High school senior, undergraduate, or graduate student
  • Seeking a bachelor's or graduate degree
  • Studying journalism
  • Attending or planning to attend school in the U.S. or Canada
  • South Asian descent (including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka) or demonstrate a keen interest in covering South Asia or the diaspora
  • Demonstrate financial need

    • Details

    Pursued Degree Level
    Bachelor's Degree, Graduate Degree
    Current Grade
    High School Senior, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate, Graduate Student
    Location
    • Country: CA, US
    Intended Area of Study
    Journalism Education

    Next Steps