The Washington Media Scholars Foundation (WMSF) is proud to announce the recipients of its Fall 2026 Media Fellows Scholarships.
Sponsored by leading media organizations and industry professionals, the Media Fellows Scholarship recognizes exceptional undergraduate students pursuing careers in media, communications, journalism, marketing, advertising, public policy, and related fields. In addition to financial support, recipients gain access to meaningful professional development opportunities, industry connections, and mentorship that help prepare them for successful careers.
Selected from a highly competitive nationwide applicant pool, this year’s Media Fellows demonstrated outstanding academic achievement, leadership, financial need, and a strong commitment to pursuing careers in the media industry.
Fall 2026 Media Fellows Scholarship Recipients
Aaron Hall, Texas Southern University
Alana Burton, Missouri Valley College
Alexa Jung, Ithaca College
Alexandra Gilbreth, Purdue University
Andrea Baltodano, California State University Sacramento
Anita Chip, Ithaca College
Antoinette Selby, Brenau University
Anxhelika Deda, University of Rhode Island
Ariel Cole, Hampton University
Ashley Scott, North Carolina State University
Carlos D Dillard, Jr, Delaware State University
Chloe Parker, North Carolina A&T State University
Constance King, Xavier University of Louisiana
Danaija Childs , University of Southern California
Daya Brown, Duke University
Dean Koutouratsas, St. John’s University
Destini Kelly, University of Georgia
Destiny Brewer, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University
Ean Bowie, The Ohio State University
Ebunoluwa Ogunrinola, Howard University
Elizabeth Stoner, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Emely Arce Alzate, University of Connecticut
Emily Carmela Nelson, Boise State University
EthiopiAset Naima Garvey, Spelman College
Grace Thomas, Savannah State University
Hailey Brown, University of South Carolina
Hannah Smith, University of Rochester
Jacqueline Gomez, University of Nebraska at Omaha
Jada Johnson, Howard University
Jasmine Cross, University of South Carolina Columbia
Jasmine Loren Jones, The University of Alabama
Jayleen Casanova, Ithaca College
Jordan Gray, Lynn University
Kailee Greer, Murray State University
Kaitlyn McGuire, California State University Sacramento
Kisa Dupe, Howard University
Krystal Felix, University of Florida
Laura Meriweather, Eastern Michigan University
Lyra Fontanilla , Ithaca College
Marcela Jiménez Ruiz, Universidad del Sagrado Corazón
Maria Rodriguez, University of Texas at Austin
Maximiliano Garcia Ortiz, San Jose State
Mizneh Alam, University of North Texas
Mohammed Alin, CUNY Baruch College
Nasaiah Algarin, American University
Noelle Myrick, Virginia State University
Nyla K. Wright ,Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University
Olivia Armstead, Hampton University
Owen Hubbard, Drake University
Romeo Maslin, Ithaca College
Savannah Belle Foster, Morgan State University
Shamima Ahmed, Babson College
Shania Simpson, Norfolk State University
Sherice Jones, Hampton University
Sidney Daniel Belleroche, Ursinus College
Sofiia Shcherbakova, Southeastern University
Suemy Martinez, University of South Carolina
Tatiana Allen, Howard University
Tatiana Lopez Cunningham, University of Miami
Tenzin Yingsal, University at Albany, SUNY
Toni Woods, Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
Trynnady K Aldridge, Auburn University
Victoria Chambers, Virginia Commonwealth University
Zoe Chin, Scripps College
Zoe Thompson, University of California Los Angeles
Since 2009, the Washington Media Scholars Foundation has been committed to developing the next generation of media and communications leaders. Through scholarships, professional development, mentorship, networking opportunities, and experiential learning, WMSF has served more than 1,000 undergraduate students representing 285 colleges and universities across the country, helping launch careers throughout the media industry.
For more information about the Washington Media Scholars Foundation and its programs, visit www.mediascholars.org or contact Tori McMichael, Executive Director, at tori.mcmichael@mediascholars.org.