Scholarships

Empowering Tomorrow’s Media Professionals

Our diverse scholarship opportunities are designed to support passionate students as they embark on their journey in journalism and strategic communication. Whether they're refining their storytelling skills or just beginning their academic career, our financial aid options and resources can help turn their ambitions into reality.

Journalism and Media Studies

Scholarship Requirements

  • 1

    Apply for Scholar Dollar$

    Students must complete the centralized NMSU application for scholarships.

  • 2

    Enroll Full Time

    Students must be enrolled full-time during the current school year.

  • 3

    Declare Your Major

    Students must have officially declared their major as Journalism and Media Studies.

 

Special Requirements

Some scholarships have additional criteria, which are listed below.
Must have at least 62 credits completed (junior or senior classification). Area of emphasis must be in photojournalism.
Must be enrolled full-time (15+ credits). Preference given to students interested in creating new radio programming.
Must have at least 62 credits completed (junior or senior classification). Area of emphasis must be in print journalism / editorial or visual communication. Preference given to students with financial need.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75. Must demonstrate journalism aptitude via work experience. Preference will be given to students whose legal state of residence is New Mexico. Preference will be given to students who demonstrate financial need as determined by FAFSA results.
Must have at least 62 credits completed (junior or senior classification). Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Preference given to students participating in News22 program.
Must have less than 70 credits completed. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Based solely on academic or professional merit.
No special requirements.
No special requirements.
Must earn a paid summer newspaper reporting internship with a New Mexico community newspaper. Must live in the New Mexico town where the community newspaper is located during the summer week paid internship period. Must be in good academic standing. Must be a U.S. citizen. Funds must be used for summer housing assistance.
Preference given to non-native English speaker from a European country, or, if English is native language, then cumulative GPA must be 4.0.
Students who demonstrate the potential for leadership and career success. Preference given to students from Chaves, Lea, Eddy Lincoln and Otero counties.
Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.5. Must be a classified as a junior (62-93 credits). Must have passed the following journalism courses: Jour 105G, Jour 110, Jour 210, Jour 489
Student must have worked for a New Mexico newspaper during the summer prior to receiving the scholarship.
No special requirements.
Preference given to students on staff at student newspaper/publication. Area of emphasis must be in print journalism, editorial, or newswriting. Commitment and passion evident through newsroom experience.
Must be a resident of New Mexico or New York. Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0. Preference given to a student whose interest lies in improving the lives of people living in Africa, Eastern Europe or Southeast Asia.
Must be a enrolled full time (15+ credits). Must have completed at least 30 credit hours. Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Preference given to those whose area of emphasis is in print journalism / news editorial.
Awarded to students who will pursue excellence in radio , television, publishing or social media. Awards given to one or more undergraduate students. Must have a declared major in journalism and media studies. Must demonstrate financial need as determined by official FAFSA. Must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5. Scholarship committee in the Department of Journalism and Media Studies shall select award recipients. Scholarship is renewable as long as the above criteria are met.
Must be classified as a sophomore (28-61 credits) and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.