Helen Johnson Memorial Scholarship — $1,500
Society of Professional Journalists Los Angeles
About
An annual $1,500 award for a college student pursuing broadcast journalism. It honors Helen Johnson, a producer and associate producer in broadcast news. Applicants must be students in accredited journalism programs and demonstrate potential for a career in journalism.
The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists awards scholarships to students pursuing careers in journalism.
Who can apply
Be within the Greater Los Angeles chapter / SPJ/LA membership area
“The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists awards six scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in journalism.”
Be pursuing broadcast journalism
“This scholarship is awarded to a college student pursuing broadcast journalism.”
High school students who attended high schools in LA/Orange/Ventura counties and are attending accredited journalism programs elsewhere are also eligible
“Students who attended high schools in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties and are attending accredited journalism programs elsewhere are also eligible.”
Applicants must demonstrate potential to succeed in news, sports and photojournalism media careers
“Applicants must demonstrate their potential to succeed in news, sports and photojournalism media careers.”
Be a full-time student in an accredited undergraduate or graduate journalism program.
“full-time students majoring in journalism in an accredited undergraduate or graduate journalism program in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties.”
Be enrolled in an accredited journalism program in Los Angeles, Orange or Ventura counties.
“full-time students majoring in journalism in an accredited undergraduate or graduate journalism program in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties.”
Demonstrate potential to succeed in news, sports or photojournalism media careers.
“Applicants must demonstrate their potential to succeed in news, sports and photojournalism media careers.”
Not be a student in fields such as advertising, public relations or law (those fields are ineligible).
“Students in fields such as advertising, public relations or law, are not eligible.”