Midwest Broadcast Journalism Foundation Diversity Scholarship Application

Applications are now being accepted for the Midwest Broadcast Journalists Foundation Diversity Scholarship.

The purpose of the scholarship is to improve diversity, equity, and inclusion in newsrooms across the Midwest by providing support to journalism students of diverse backgrounds, historically underrepresented in the field.

We welcome applicants who believe they qualify for a diversity scholarship, including Black, Hispanic, Asian, Native American, multiracial, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and more. We look forward to hearing your unique story and experiences.

Each year, the foundation will present a $1500 award to a college student (graduate and undergraduate students are eligible) with at least one academic term remaining beyond the spring semester before graduation, who is preparing for and has demonstrated taking steps toward a career in radio, television and/or digital journalism. Academic achievement and experience in the field, including internships, jobs, and volunteer work, will be considered.

The deadline to apply for the 2025 scholarship is March 1, 2025.

Student Information

First Name *

Last Name *

Address 1 *

Address 2

City *

State *

Postal Code *

Phone

Email Address *

College or University *

Anticipated graduation date *

Major *

Academic Records

Please provide a pdf or word document of your current transcript, or list of relevant coursework completed and grades.

Cumulative GPA *

Related work or internship experience

Scholarship/Awards/Honors received through journalistic experience or related course work

References

Please provide up to three letters of reference. Letters can be uploaded here as pdf files. Alternately, your references can email their recommendations directly to cpaigediers@gmail.com. Please advise your references to include "MBJF Diversity Scholarship" and your name in the subject line.

Reference 1

Reference 2 (optional)

Reference 3 (optional)

Essay

Essay Question: How will your unique perspective improve the newsroom where you are employed? (Answer must be no more than two, single-sided pages. Please upload in .pdf or .doc format)