Ken Inouye Memorial Scholarship — $1,500
Society of Professional Journalists Los Angeles
About
A $1,500 award for a college journalist of color. It supports students pursuing journalism careers and aims to increase ethnic diversity in newsrooms. Applicants must meet the chapter's general application requirements, including enrollment in an accredited journalism program and submission of work samples.
Aimed at increasing ethnic diversity in newsrooms.
Who can apply
Be a college journalist of color (award limited to journalists of color).
“This scholarship is awarded to a college journalist of color and is aimed at increasing ethnic diversity in newsrooms.”
Be a full-time student in an accredited journalism program.
“The Society of Professional Journalists Los Angeles (SPJ/LA) awards annual scholarships to aspiring journalists who are full-time students majoring in journalism in an accredited undergraduate or graduate journalism program in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties.”
Be majoring in journalism.
“The Society of Professional Journalists Los Angeles (SPJ/LA) awards annual scholarships to aspiring journalists who are full-time students majoring in journalism in an accredited undergraduate or graduate journalism program in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties.”
Alternatively, if attending an accredited journalism program elsewhere, have attended high school in Los Angeles, Orange or Ventura County.
“Students who attended high schools in Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties and are attending accredited journalism programs elsewhere are also eligible.”
This award is offered by the Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
“The Greater Los Angeles chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists awards six scholarships each year to students pursuing careers in journalism.”
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 intent to pursue a career in journalism.
“Applicants must demonstrate their potential to succeed in news, sports and photojournalism media careers.”