Application Requires:
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
2. Share your financial situation We want to support students who truly need assistance, so please help us understand:
3. Walk us through your upcoming coursework
4. Share your career vision
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!
The application period for the Spring 2026 Media Fellows Scholarship has now closed. We thank all applicants for their interest and submissions. Stay tuned for future opportunities and announcements. If you have any questions, please contact info@mediascholars.org.
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The Washington Media Scholars Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment of all backgrounds and cultures. The Foundation is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by law.© 2023 Washington Media Scholars Foundation
The Washington Media Scholars Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment of all backgrounds and cultures. The Foundation is an equal opportunity organization and will not allow discrimination based upon age, ethnicity, ancestry, gender, national origin, disability, race, size, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or any other status prohibited by law.
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