Minority Journalism Scholarship

Eligibility Requirements

Applicant must be a graduating senior at an Ohio high school who will be a freshman at an Ohio college or university. Applicant must be African-American, Hispanic, Asian American, or American Indian who plans to major in a field relevant to the newspaper industry, particularly journalism, advertising, marketing, or a communications degree program. Minimum 2.5 GPA and high school transcript required.

How to Apply

Apply directly through Ohio Newspapers Foundation's official application . Review the eligibility requirements above first, and give yourself time before the March 31, 2027 deadline.

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