Substantial scholarship increases were added to the program starting in the 2017-2018 school year.
Representing an increase of nearly 50 percent, more than $650,000 will be provided annually in
scholarships, grants and stipends to participating and winning journalism students and accredited
journalism undergraduate universities. These increases are in bold.
Monthly Competition Scholarships and Matching Grants
The top five ranking entrants in the 14 monthly competitions win the following scholarships:
First Place | $3,000 |
Second Place | $2,000 |
Third Place | $1,500 |
Fourth Place | $1,000 |
Fifth Place | $1,000 |
6th-10th Place | Certificate |
The top five students’ schools are awarded matching grants.
Championship Scholarships
The Championship winners and finalists win the following scholarships:
First Place | $10,000 |
Second Place | $7,500 |
Third Place | $5,000 |
Finalists | $1,500 |
Intercollegiate Competitions
The winning universities of the Intercollegiate Competitions win the following grants:
First Place | $10,000 |
Second Place | $4,000 |
Third Place | $2,000 |
First Place, Intercollegiate Overall | $25,000 |
Stipends
Each university receives a $250 stipend for entering a competition for a potential total of $3,500 for full
participation in the monthly competitions. This is granted simply for participating regardless of placement in the competition.