Scholarships
Wouldn't some extra money in your college account come in handy? The Ohio News Media Foundation offers scholarships to high school seniors and college students majoring in newspaper related programs. The application is simple and the decisions are timely. Read below and get started!!
Ohio News Media Foundation Scholarships for Academic Year 2024-25
The Ohio News Media Foundation, in alignment with its mission of achieving the highest standards of
excellence and professionalism in all phases of journalism and newspaper publishing, awards
scholarships to high school and collegiate students annually. The foundation provides funding through a
variety of events and donations to this fund. Donations are accepted at ONM Foundation.
Application Information:
- Deadline for all applications is end of business Monday, May 20, 2024.
- All applicants must use application form provided by Ohio News Media Foundation.
- Applications may be sent via regular mail or email but must be received by the deadline for consideration.
For questions, contact Jason Sanford at 614-486-6677 or jsanford@ohionews.org.
Scholarship Information
2024-25 Minority Journalism Scholarship - $1000
This award is specifically for minority students who are current Ohio college students or a graduating senior in high school interested in studying journalism, advertising, marketing or communications at an accredited college or university during the academic year 2024-25.
Eligibility:
- Applicants should be African American, Hispanic, Asian American or American Indian.
- Graduating senior at Ohio high school or current student at an Ohio college or university
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 (C+) required
- Download the application form here>>
2024-25 Ohio High School Journalism Scholarship – $1000
This award is for Ohio high school students who are graduating seniors interested in studying journalism, advertising, marketing or communications at an accredited college or university during the academic year 2024-25.
Eligibility:
- Graduating senior at Ohio high school.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 (C+) required
- Download the application form here>>
Ohio News Media Foundation University Journalism Scholarship - $1000
This award is for a student currently enrolled and majoring in a field relevant to our industry, particularly journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications degree program at an Ohio college or university.
Eligibility:
- Student currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior at an Ohio college or university for the Academic Year 2024-25.
- Majoring in field relevant to our industry, particularly journalism, marketing, or communications.
- Minimum GPA 2.5 (C+)
- Download the application form here>>