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Sierra Jenkins Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2024
Closes: 3/1/2025

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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