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Journalist of the Year Scholarships 2026

Awarded by Journalism Education Association

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

Bachelors

Funding Type

Full Funding · up to USD 4,000

Eligible Courses

Journalism and Mass communication

Eligible Nationalities

The USA

Can Be Taken At

Open to US nationals

Provider

Journalism Education Association

Last Verified On

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Overview

Sister Rita Jeanne Abicht Scholarships, named for JEA’s longtime treasurer, recognize the top high school journalists in the country. The contest begins at the state level. Winning portfolios from state Journalist of the Year competitions are sent to the national level, with winners announced at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention. JEA sends scholarship funds — $4,000 for the top winner, and $1,200 each for up to four runners-up — to the winner's college or university account.

Contact your JEA state director for instructions on state contest submission. The tools on this site were designed for use at state and national contests, but candidates need to verify the procedures listed here are what they should do to enter their state first. For national Journalist of the Year submissions, all entries must be digital. There are resources available here to help candidates get moving on the process. Advisers should share direct prospective applicants to this web page.

Value of the award: Multiple awards worth up to $4,000 for the top winner, and $1,200 each for up to four finalists

For more information on submitting to state contests, contact your JEA state director.

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  • Admission / Offer Letter (For select scholarships)

  • Statement of Purpose (If applicable)

  • Language Test Scores (If applicable)

  • Recommendation Letters (If applicable)

  • Other Supporting Documents (As specified by the scholarship provider)

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  • The deadline of Journalist of the Year Scholarships 2026 is Expired.
  • Journalist of the Year Scholarships 2026 is offered to Bachelors degree.
  • Journalist of the Year Scholarships 2026 is offered for Journalism and Mass communication.
  • Journalist of the Year Scholarships 2026 is open for: The USA.
  • Journalist of the Year Scholarships 2026 is offered by Journalism Education Association.
  • Journalist of the Year Scholarships 2026 covers Full Funding, up to USD 4,000.