CCNMA Scholarship

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About the Scholarship

Opens: 6/1/2023

Closes: 8/31/2023

The CCNMA Scholarship provides financial assistance to Latino students from California interested in preparing for a career in journalism.

Award Amount Varies

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

This program is open to high school seniors and college students of Latino descent who are California residents attending college or university in California.

Applicants may major in any field, but they must enroll fulltime and be able to prove a sincere interest in preparing for a career in journalism.

They must submit 1) an autobiographical essay of 300 to 500 words, including their family background, any hardships they have experienced, why they want to be a journalist, and what they believe is the role of Latino journalists in the news media; 2) samples of their journalismrelated work (e.g., newspaper articles, photographs, or TV or radio audition tapes); 3) transcripts, and 4) letters of reference.

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

Details

Pursued Degree Level

Associate Degree, Bachelor's Degree

Current Grade

High School Senior, Community College Freshman, Community College Sophomore, College Freshman, College Sophomore, College Junior, College Senior, 5th Year College Undergraduate, Nth Year College Undergraduate

Location

Country: US
State: CA

Intended Area of Study

Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Photojournalism

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