If you're a journalism major or minor, you can apply for a journalism award or scholarship to help cover the cost of tuition. Each year, the Department of Communication awards over $17,000 in journalism scholarships and awards. Each has its own selection criteria.
Recipients will be recognized at the Journalism Awards Banquet on April 24, 2020.
If you have any questions, please contact Jason Akst at jakst@niu.edu.
How to Apply
- Create a portfolio of your best work in Google Drive. Your portfolio can include published clips, tear sheets, broadcast news tapes, photographs, work produced for PRSSA or assignments from class.
- Fill out the form below, including a link to your portfolio. For help creating and getting a link to your portfolio, review the portfolio instructions.
Applications are due Friday, March 20, 2020 at noon.
Important note: Before filling out the online application form, you will need a Google account in order to provide us with your portfolio materials using Google Drive.