Photojournalism

Photojournalism is a particular form of journalism (the collecting, editing, and presenting of news material for publication or broadcast) that employs images in order to tell a news story. It is now usually understood to refer only to still images, but in some cases the term also refers to video used in broadcast journalism. Photojournalism is distinguished from other close branches of photography (e.g., documentary photography, social documentary photography, street photography or celebrity photography) by complying with a rigid ethical framework which demands that the work be both honest and impartial whilst telling the story in strictly journalistic terms. Photojournalists create pictures that contribute to the news media, and help communities connect with one other. Photojournalists must be well informed and knowledgeable about events happening right outside their door. They deliver news in a creative format that is not only informative, but also entertaining.

Like a writer, a photojournalist is a reporter, but he or she must often make decisions instantly and carry photographic equipment, often while exposed to significant obstacles (e.g., physical danger, weather, crowds, physical access).

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Syracuse University

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $55,920 average out-state tuition; $55,920 average in-state tuition

Ohio University-Main Campus

Four or more years; Public; $22,810 average out-state tuition; $12,840 average in-state tuition

University of Central Oklahoma

Four or more years; Public; $17,709 average out-state tuition; $6,822 average in-state tuition

Central Michigan University

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George Washington University

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Western Kentucky University

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Columbia College Chicago

Four or more years; Private not for profit; $26,610 average out-state tuition; $26,610 average in-state tuition

Scholarships for Photojournalism Majors

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D&A Florida Scholarship

Collaboratory

Up to $10,000 January 14, 2025 See Details

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The D&A Florida Scholarship is open to seniors attending high schools in Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. You must plan to attend Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida-Gainesville, Florida State University-Tallahassee, Flagler College, Stetson University-DeLand, University of Miami, University of Tampa, or Embry Riddle...

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D&A Florida Scholarship

Collaboratory

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Up to $10,000

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January 14, 2025
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The D&A Florida Scholarship is open to seniors attending high schools in Charlotte, Glades, Hendry and Lee counties. You must plan to attend Florida Gulf Coast University, University of Florida-Gainesville, Florida State University-Tallahassee, Flagler College, Stetson University-DeLand, University of Miami, University of Tampa, or Embry Riddle...

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Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship

Trib Total Media

Up to $7,500 January 10, 2025 See Details

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The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students. You must be planning to major in journalism, English writing, communications or related field, be a resident of the Pittsburgh region (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland or Washington County) and maintain a...

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Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship

Trib Total Media

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Up to $7,500

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January 10, 2025
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The Jim Borden Memorial Scholarship is open to high school seniors and current undergraduate students. You must be planning to major in journalism, English writing, communications or related field, be a resident of the Pittsburgh region (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland or Washington County) and maintain a...

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Scholarship for Diversity in Media - Trib Total Media

Trib Total Media

Up to $7,500 January 10, 2025 See Details

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The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to minority high school seniors and current undergraduate students. You must be planning to major in journalism, English writing, communications or related field, be a resident of the Pittsburgh region (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland or Washington County) and...

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Scholarship for Diversity in Media - Trib Total Media

Trib Total Media

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Up to $7,500

deadline

January 10, 2025
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The Scholarship for Diversity in Media is open to minority high school seniors and current undergraduate students. You must be planning to major in journalism, English writing, communications or related field, be a resident of the Pittsburgh region (Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Butler, Fayette, Greene, Westmoreland or Washington County) and...

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Bryant Journalism Scholarship

Scholarship Foundation of Northshore

$6,000 March 15, 2025 See Details

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The Bryant Journalism Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in the Northshore School District who intend to major in journalism.

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Bryant Journalism Scholarship

Scholarship Foundation of Northshore

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$6,000

deadline

March 15, 2025
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The Bryant Journalism Scholarship is available to graduating high school seniors in the Northshore School District who intend to major in journalism.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

$5,000 Varies See Details

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The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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Forever Miss America Scholarship

Miss America Pageant

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$5,000

deadline

Varies
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The Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award.

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FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship

National FFA Foundation

Up to $10,000 January 09, 2025 See Details

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The FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship is available to high school senior, college, and trade school students who are FFA members. To be eligible for this award, you must be pursuing studies in a field related to agriculture and be a member of FFA.

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FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship

National FFA Foundation

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Up to $10,000

deadline

January 09, 2025
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The FFA Future Leaders / Tractor Supply Co Scholarship is available to high school senior, college, and trade school students who are FFA members. To be eligible for this award, you must be pursuing studies in a field related to agriculture and be a member of FFA.

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

Up to $22,000 January 15, 2025 See Details

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The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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Humanities Scholars Program - University of Maryland, Baltimore County

University of Maryland, Baltimore County

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Up to $22,000

deadline

January 15, 2025
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The Humanities Scholars Program is open to incoming freshmen at University of Maryland, Baltimore County. You must major in: Africana or American studies, English, history, modern languages, linguistics, philosophy or any interdisciplinary humanities program to be eligible for this award.

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Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship

New Jersey Press Foundation

$5,000 February 05, 2025 See Details

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The Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school students in New Jersey who plan to pursue journalism or media studies in college. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have participated in high school journalism for at least two years. Selection is based on a self-analytical...

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Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship

New Jersey Press Foundation

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$5,000

deadline

February 05, 2025
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The Bernard Kilgore Memorial Scholarship is available to graduating high school students in New Jersey who plan to pursue journalism or media studies in college. To be eligible for this award, you must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 and have participated in high school journalism for at least two years. Selection is based on a self-analytical...

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Linda Perrin Taber Pollack Scholarship

University of Iowa, School of Journalism and Mass Communications

$5,000 February 07, 2025 See Details

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The Linda Perrin Taber Pollack Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors at the University of Iowa, School of Journalism and Mass Communications. You must demonstrate an interest and involvement in extracurricular activities to be eligible for this award.

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Linda Perrin Taber Pollack Scholarship

University of Iowa, School of Journalism and Mass Communications

award

$5,000

deadline

February 07, 2025
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The Linda Perrin Taber Pollack Scholarship is available to juniors and seniors at the University of Iowa, School of Journalism and Mass Communications. You must demonstrate an interest and involvement in extracurricular activities to be eligible for this award.

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Maxine U. Blake Journalism Scholarship

Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, Inc.

Up to $5,000 March 03, 2025 See Details

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The Maxine U. Blake Journalism Scholarship is available to juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are members of Alpha Delta Pi. You must be majoring in journalism to be eligible for this award.

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Maxine U. Blake Journalism Scholarship

Alpha Delta Pi Foundation, Inc.

award

Up to $5,000

deadline

March 03, 2025
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The Maxine U. Blake Journalism Scholarship is available to juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are members of Alpha Delta Pi. You must be majoring in journalism to be eligible for this award.

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