NNC/CAJ Student Journalism Award of Excellence
Canadian Association of Journalists / News Media Canada · Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
Students enrolled in a recognized Canadian journalism program and/or publishing in student media may enter this CAJ awards category. Feature-style entries are encouraged; proof of enrollment must accompany the submission.
Gold prize is a $500 certificate award plus reimbursed conference and banquet attendance. Silver is certificate only. Free entry for individual CAJ student members; other entrants pay CAJ student member fees.
Entries must be work first published or broadcast in the prior calendar year; the 2025 awards program closed January 13, 2026. Expect a similar January window for the next program year.
Joint News Media Canada and CAJ student competition recognizing excellence in Canadian student journalism.