What is the NABJ Scholarships?
The NABJ Scholarships is a scholarship worth Up to $10,000 from National Association of Black Journalists. The National Association of Black Journalists awards scholarships annually to high school and college students pursuing journalism careers. Awards are worth up to $10,000 each and are named for media companies, corporations, NABJ founders, past presidents, task forces, and regions. Named awards include the Larry Whiteside Scholarship, the Visual Task Force Scholarship, the Monica Roberts and Thomas Morgan III LGBTQ+ Task Force Scholarships, and the Acel Moore and Pam Moore Scholarships. The main NABJ scholarship round closed February 27, 2026, with the Acel Moore and Pam Moore awards closing January 30, 2026. NABJ publishes a single status page listing every award and whether it is open or closed, which is the most reliable place to check.
Who is eligible for the NABJ Scholarships?
National Association of Black Journalists requires that applicants be a high school or college student interested in pursuing a career in journalism, along with 2 further requirements: individual named awards set their own additional criteria, including task force and regional awards; check the specific award's own listing on NABJ's status page before applying. Open to students from underrepresented or minority backgrounds, including Black students.
What is the deadline for the NABJ Scholarships?
This award does not have a fixed published deadline. Its usual cycle is: Annually, late February (some awards close late January). The 2026 round closed February 27, 2026. NABJ states that applications are posted every fall and spring, and maintains a live status page listing each award as OPEN or CLOSED.
Is there a GPA requirement for the NABJ Scholarships?
National Association of Black Journalists does not publish a minimum GPA for this award. That usually means applications are assessed holistically, with essays, financial need, recommendations, and community involvement weighed alongside grades.
Is the NABJ Scholarships only for Black students?
No. Open to students from underrepresented or minority backgrounds, including Black students. We verified this against the sponsor's published criteria on August 13, 2026.