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High school seniors, graduates, or current undergraduates with at least a 3.0 GPA planning full-time enrollment at an accredited four-year college to pursue journalism, media, or a related field may apply for the Local Media Consortium Scholarship administered by Scholarship America.
Up to five recipients receive $2,500 per year, renewable for up to three additional years with at least a 2.5 GPA.
Complete the online application, submit a transcript, and have one online recommendation form submitted on your behalf. The LMC Scholarship Program supports students passionate about journalism and media careers.
The LMC Scholarship Program awards $2,500/year (5 winners).
The deadline is May 5, 2027. The scholarship is not currently accepting applications; create a free Award Scholar profile to get notified when the next window opens.
Key requirements include: GPA 3+; Communication Journalism; Full-time; Four-year institution. Check the full eligibility section above, or create a free Award Scholar profile to have every requirement checked against your profile automatically.
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