Ohio News Media Association High School & University Journalism Scholarships

The Ohio News Media Foundation

APPLICATION CLOSED FOR 2025. CHECK BACK FOR 2026 APPLICATION. Scholarships for Ohio high school graduating seniors and current college students studying/planning to study journalism, advertising, marketing or communications at an accredited Ohio college or university during the academic year 2025-26.

Qualifications:

For the high school scholarship, applicant must:
– Be a graduating senior at an Ohio high school
– Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (C+)
– Be interested in studying journalism, advertising, marketing or communications at an accredited college or university during the academic year 2025-26

For the university scholarship, applicant must:
– Be currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior, or senior at an Ohio college or university for the Academic Year 2025-26
– Have a minimum GPA of 2.5 (C+)
– Majoring in a field relevant to ONMA’s industry, particularly journalism, marketing, or communications

Award Amount:
$1,000

Deadline:
May 26, 2025