Due Oct 9, 2026

New York Financial Writers' Association Scholarships

Direct application

Amount varies

Eligibility

Location
Connecticut
Major
Communication Journalism
Education level
Graduate

About this scholarship

Undergraduate or graduate journalism students in the New York tri-state area seriously interested in business and financial journalism may apply. You must be currently enrolled or have graduated within the previous calendar year. The number of recipients and award amounts vary.

Email a resume, a career essay, and three to five financial writing samples to scholarships@nyfwa.org. Include school information, contact details, and links or PDFs of published work. Awardees are honored at the Financial Follies event.

Essay question

What else to submit

  • Resume
  • Career essay explaining why the applicant is pursuing business and financial journalism
  • Three to five financial-writing samples, with online links or PDF print clippings
  • School, division, major, expected graduation date, and contact information
  • School, division, major and expected graduation date; present address and permanent home address (if different), telephone number; any other relevant personal information
  • A current resume, including other scholarships received
  • Samples of your financial writing (3 to 5 pieces), including links to online work and print clippings in PDF format
  • Application deadline: October 9, 2026 (submitted by email to scholarships@nyfwa.org)
  • Submit application materials by email to scholarships@nyfwa.org.