The Scott J. Bacherman Internship Scholarship

University of Massachusetts Amherst

Accepting Applications

About the Scholarship

Opens: 12/1/2025

Closes: 4/15/2026

The Scott J. Bacherman Internship Scholarship is available to students at the University of Massachusetts Amherst pursuing a degree in journalism. Students who have secured an internship in a media-related field are encouraged to apply. Special consideration is given to students with paid or unpaid experience in campus media.

Win up to

$3,500

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

Minimum 3.00 GPA

Resident of the U.S.

Attending the University of Massachusetts Amherst

Undergraduate student

Seeking a bachelor's degree

Studying journalism

Secured an internship in a mediarelated field

Demonstrate financial need Preference is given to students with paid or unpaid experience in campus media, including WMUA, TV19, The Daily Collegian, or Amherst Wire.