4A’s Foundation MAIP fellows

MAIP fellows are hand selected by industry professionals to begin their careers in advertising. Once selected, fellows engage in a 22-week, nation-wide fellowship that is both virtual and in-agency. In addition to the fellowship, fellows receive professional development opportunities through virtual spring training, one-on-one coaching, MAIP labs and various opportunities to network with MAIP alumni and industry leaders. The goal is to provide fellows the space and opportunity to build a foundation for their careers. http://foundation.aaaa.org/

International Radio and Television Society Foundation Summer Fellowship

Fellows gain full-time “real world” experience at New York-based media corporations. Juniors, seniors, and graduate students are eligible. http://irtsfoundation.org/

Leadership Brainery Ambassador Fellowship

The 18 month fellowship will guide ambassadors through personal and professional development curricula as well as support them to complete all graduate school admission requirements. Ambassadors will stay on track for post graduate enrollment and receive:

  • One-on-one graduate school admissions coaching
  • Fully-funded LSAT/GRE/GMAT test prep materials
  • Mentorship opportunities with current graduate students 
  • $10,000 completion award (once enrolled in graduate school) https://www.leadershipbrainery.org/lbafellowship

Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship

This fellowship provides opportunities for continuing generations of able and accomplished New Americans to achieve leadership in their chosen fields. Undergraduate seniors and graduates with bachelor degrees are eligible.
https://www.pdsoros.org/

Reynolds Fellowship in Community Journalism

Annual fellowship offered to journalists who are U.S. citizens and who work at U.S. daily and weekly newspapers with a circulation less than 50,000. (Also Web journalists)
https://www.rjionline.org/fellowships

Spotlight Dorado

Spotlight Dorado second annual film contest is now open for entries! Submit your short film script by April 21, 2023. Their panel of judges will select three finalists who will be awarded $75,000 each to produce their short films under the tutelage of Latino industry experts and mentors. Whose short film will have a Hollywood ending this year? It could be yours! Spotlight Dorado – Calling All Latino Filmmakers

Sundance 

Various grants and fellowships from the Sundance Institute. https://www.sundance.org/apply

The Emma Bowen Foundation

The Emma Bowen Fellows Program provides multi-year internships to students of color at media companies across the country. https://www.emmabowenfoundation.org/programs-events

The Lagrant Foundation

Of the 50 scholarships, (30) ethnic minority undergraduate students will receive scholarships of $2,500 each and (20) graduate students will receive scholarships of $3,750 each. Students must be attending four-year accredited institutions in the U.S. and majoring in the fields of advertising, marketing or public relations. https://www.lagrantfoundation.org/Scholarship%20Program

African American/ Black

Boston Association of Black Journalist

The Boston Association of Black Journalist is a chapter of NABJ working to connect students and industry professionals through events in the Boston area. https://bostonblackjournalists.wordpress.com/

Diverso – Black Writers in Focus

Black Writers in Focus is a paid, ten-week fellowship program for Black student screenwriters run virtually from June 6th – August 19th. Benefits include: $6000 stipend to support a full-time 10-week commitment
Shadowing in a writers room
Panels and workshops from top industry leaders
Access to Diverso’s vast professional network
Personalized mentorship to develop and industry-ready writing sample https://www.dvrso.org/bwifoverview

National Association of Black Journalist

The National Association of Black Journalists provides programming and networking opportunities for journalist and media professionals. https://nabjonline.org/

National Black Public Relations Society

The National Black Public Relations Society provides resources and job opportunities for aspiring PR professionals. http://nbprs.org/

Asian American

Asian American Advertising Federation

The Asian American Advertising Federation advocates for visibility in the industry while providing educational and networking opportunities. http://www.3af.org/

Asian American Journalist Association

The Asian American Journalists Association provides advocacy and support for AAPI journalists. https://www.aaja.org/

Complied list of scholarships for Asian Pacific Islanders created by Edumed.org https://www.edumed.org/financial-aid/asian-pacific-islander-scholarships-resources/

Latinx/Hispanic

Hispanic Public Relations Association

The Hispanic Public Relations Association provides scholarships and industry opportunities for Public Relations students and professionals. https://hprausa.org/

Hispanic Public Relations Association Student Scholarship

The HPR Student Scholarship is awarded to undergrad and MBA students with a desire to work in the communications field. https://hprausa.org/hpra-scholarship/

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund

The Hispanic Scholarship Fund offers volunteer opportunities, scholar programs and events for students pursuing higher education. https://www.hsf.net/scholarship

National Association of Hispanic Journalist

The National Association of Hispanic Journalist is dedicated to the advancement of Hispanic Journalists by providing scholarships, events and resources. https://nahj.org/

ALPFA

ALPHA is an organization for Latino students and professionals. The organization has job boards, learning and development workshops, events and scholarships. To learn more visit https://www.alpfa.org/

Middle Eastern/Arabic

Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship

The Dr. Jack Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarship recognizes and awards Arab-American university students who excel in Media Studies. https://www.adc.org/jack-g-shaheen-mass-communications-scholarships/

Islamic Scholarship Fund Media Scholarship

The Islamic Scholarship Fund provides funding for undergraduates in the Muslim Community pursuing a career in media. https://islamicscholarshipfund.org/media-scholarship/

Native American

American Indian Scholarship Fund

The American Indian College Fund supports Native American students pursuing higher education through scholarships and advocacy. https://collegefund.org/students/scholarships/

Native American Journalist Association

The NAJA provides fellowships and programs to empower the next generation of Native American Journalists. https://najanewsroom.com/

Ability Status

Broad Futures Program

The Broad Futures Program offers internship opportunities for neurodivergent students. Through this program students have the opportunity to explore professional work environments in various industries. https://broadfutures.org/programs/#

Lime Connect

Lime Connect offers various programs, scholarships, and resources for students and working professionals with disabilities. https://www.limeconnect.com/#who-we-are

NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship

The NBCUniversal Tony Coelho Media Scholarship is awarded to eight undergraduate and graduate students with disabilities who are pursuing careers in communications, entertainment, or media field. https://www.aapd.com/nbcuniversal-tony-coelho-media-scholarship-program/

LGBTQ

Leroy F. Aarons Scholarship Award

The Leroy F. Aarons scholarship is offered to a LGBTQ student pursuing a career in journalism. https://www.nlgja.org/resources/aarons/

Point Foundation

The Point Foundation empowers LGBTQ students through scholarship, mentorship, and leadership opportunities. https://pointfoundation.org/thepoint/scholarship/

The Association of LGBTQ Journalist

The Association for LGBTQ Journalist advocates for visibility of LGBTQ communities in media while providing scholarships and events for students and industry professionals. They also offer a student conference free of charge. https://www.nlgja.org/

Women

New York Women in Communications

The annual scholarship program provides young women who are currently in college opportunities to pursue their career in all aspects of communication. Scholarships range from $2,500 to $10,000 for high school, undergraduate, and graduate students for students pursuing a career/major in the field of communications. Our current sponsored scholarships are listed here – as you’ll see, the scholarships awarded are sponsored by individuals, foundations, and companies that support our mission.  NYWICI has awarded over $2 million in scholarships to empower over 370 students since the program’s inception. The scholarship application, rules and obligations can be found here. Applications https://nywici.org/advance/students/scholarships/sponsored-scholarships/