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.
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