Media Fellows Application - Washington Media Scholars

Applications for the Fall 2026 Scholarships are due June 28, 2026

Please note, the Media Fellows Scholarship is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Application Requires:

Resume
Letter of Recommendation
Scholarship Essay

Essay Guidelines (500 words maximum, double-spaced)

We’re excited to learn more about you! Please write an essay that helps us understand your academic journey and goals. To ensure we have all the information needed to evaluate your application, please include each of the following areas:

1. Tell us about your academic background

Your current university and expected graduation date
Your major(s) and minor(s)
Any extracurricular activities related to your studies

2. Share your financial situation We want to support students who truly need assistance, so please help us understand:

Why financial support would make a difference for you
How receiving this scholarship would impact your education
Any financial challenges you’re working to overcome

3. Walk us through your upcoming coursework

What courses do you plan to take this academic year?
How do these classes fit into your career preparation?
Which ones are you most excited about and why?

4. Share your career vision

What are your career goals for the next few years and beyond?
How is your coursework preparing you for success?
Tell us about any work experience, internships, or other activities that have shaped your goals

Helpful tip: The strongest applications show clear connections between academic plans, experiences, and career goals. We’re here to support students on their path to success!

Fill Out The Application Form Below

URL

This field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged.

Name(Required)

School(Required)

Phone(Required)

Email(Required)

Address

Street Address Address Line 2 City State / Province / Region ZIP / Postal Code Country

How did you hear about WMSF?(Required)

Expected Graduation(Required)

Please note that applicants not currently enrolled and attending a college or university are ineligible for the Fellows Scholarship.

If you are not currently attending a college or university, please reapply at a later date.

Upload your resume(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 40 MB.

Upload your essay(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 40 MB.

This portion of the application requires an applicant to articulate his or her career goals, course load and financial need in 500 words or less (double spaced).

Upload your Letter of Recommendation(Required)

Accepted file types: pdf, doc, docx, Max. file size: 40 MB.

One letter from a professor, advisor or other home university official, or a previous employer who can attest to the student’s ability to have a successful media career. The recommendation signatory should be available for contact if required.

Letter of Recommendation Signatory Contact Information

Are you a previous Media Fellows scholarship recipient?(Required)

Yes

The Media Fellows Scholarship is only awarded once per applicant.

Creating scholarship, learning and career advancement opportunities.

Creating scholarship, learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applications for the Fall 2026 Scholarships are due June 28, 2026

Please note, the Media Fellows Scholarship is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Fill Out The Application Form Below

If your organization is interested in joining us as one of our sponsors, please contact the foundation using the link below.

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Creating scholarship, learning and career advancement opportunities.

Creating scholarship, learning and career advancement opportunities.

Applications for the Fall 2026 Scholarships are due June 28, 2026

Please note, the Media Fellows Scholarship is open to sophomores, juniors and seniors.

Fill Out The Application Form Below

If your organization is interested in joining us as one of our sponsors, please contact the foundation using the link below.

Connect

Connect

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