Request scholarship information from the financial aid office of the school that you plan to attend for your journalism degree. Many U.S. colleges have need and merit-based scholarships that are funded for the exclusive use of their own students.
Register at the Peterson's educational website. Get advice about free scholarship research and applications. They also have many resources to help you properly complete the scholarship application process.
Browse the scholarship links on the website of the Society of Professional Journalists and other journalism associations. Contact national media outlets and even your local print and broadcast sources and inquire about their scholarship funds for journalism students.
Review excellent advice from Marianne Ragins, a scholarship expert who garnered more than $400,000 in scholarships as a student. Find tips for expanding your journalism scholarship search and maximizing the possibilities at Scholarship Workshop.
Hone your writing skills by writing sample personal essays. Revise and tailor these samples to match the requirements of each scholarship opportunity after completing your research. Many scholarship applications also require interviews. Practice your interview techniques.
Complete your scholarship applications for the fall semester by early December of the current year. Most deadlines fall between August and December.
Have your standardized exam scores, letters of recommendation and transcripts sent to your scholarship sources as soon as you identify your targets.