Scholarships

Scholarships

Wouldn't some extra money in your college account come in handy?  The Ohio News Media Foundation offers scholarships to high school seniors and college students majoring in newspaper related programs.

Ohio News Media Foundation Scholarships for Academic Year 2026-27


Ohio High School Journalism Scholarship – $1000

This award is for Ohio high school students who are graduating seniors interested in studying journalism, advertising, marketing or communications at an accredited college or university during the academic year 2026-27. The deadline for submissions is Monday, May 25, 2026.

Eligibility:

  • Graduating senior at Ohio high school.
  • Minimum GPA of 2.5 (C+) required

Download PDF application form and complete information for the 2026 High School Journalism Scholarship


Ohio News Media Foundation University Journalism Scholarship - $1000

This award is for a student currently enrolled and majoring in a field relevant to our industry, particularly journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications degree program at an Ohio college or university. The deadline for submissions is Monday, May 25, 2026.

Eligibility:

  • Student currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior at an Ohio college or university for the Academic Year 2026-27.
  • Majoring in field relevant to our industry, particularly journalism, marketing, or communications.
  • Minimum GPA 2.5 (C+)

Download PDF application form and complete information for the 2026 University Journalism Scholarship