Headliners Foundation Scholarship
Direct application
Up to $6,000
23 winners
Eligibility
Major
Communication Journalism
Education level
Undergraduate
About this scholarship
Undergraduate journalism students at Texas colleges and universities who demonstrate writing talent and a commitment to journalism may apply for Headliners Foundation scholarships.
Individual awards are up to $6,000, with up to 23 scholarships granted. Recipients must be enrolled for at least nine hours of coursework under their degree plan and pursue journalism-related internships or professional activities.
Submit a transcript, two recommendations, work samples, financial information, and a 300-word essay by the posted deadline.
Essay questions
What else to submit
- Transcript
- Two recommendations from teachers, employers, or mentors
- Two to four work samples or portfolio examples with descriptions of the applicant's role
- Student and parent financial information
- General or educational background and honors summary
- 300-word essay
- Two letters of recommendation from teachers, employers, or mentors
- Valid university transcript (printed copy acceptable; official not required)
- Two to four work samples / portfolio examples (PDF, JPG, or URL) with descriptions of your role; video to YouTube/Vimeo, audio as MP3 max 10MB
- Student and parent financial information
- General/educational background and honors summary
- Minimum enrollment of 9 credit hours per semester; all work must be journalism-related
- Undergraduate students only
- Recipients must pursue journalism-related internships or professional activities.