National Association of Hispanic Journalists Scholarships

Each year, NAHJ provides scholarships to graduate and undergraduate students who plan to work in English and/or Spanish-language journalism on every platform imaginable. NAHJ has given nearly 2 million in scholarships since the program began.

Students attending four-year colleges and community colleges in the United States and Puerto Rico with a GPA of 2.8 or better are eligible for the scholarships. 

These are the scholarships NAHJ student members can apply to this year:

NAHJ Ada Lourdes Vigo Afro-Latino Scholarship – $2,500

This scholarship is named after Ada Lourdes Vigo (Fidler), an Afro-Latina who was an award-winning journalist at El Comercio, the oldest and most influential newspaper in Peru. The scholarship is funded by Roger Fidler, an electronic newspaper pioneer and Ada\’s husband of 32 years. Afro-Latino students pursuing a career in English or Spanish-language journalism will be chosen. (Students pursuing Spanish-language journalism must submit their essay in Spanish).

NAHJ White House Correspondents’ Association Scholarship – $3,000

This scholarship was created to help diversity the pool of journalists who report on the White House. Students who are pursuing a career in journalism, with a commitment to politics, may apply. The student who is awarded this scholarship will also be paired with a mentor, a journalist who covers the White House.

NAHJ Cecilia Alvear Scholarship – $2,500

This scholarship is named for the former NAHJ president who passed away in 2017. It was made possible through a gift from George Lewis, a journalist who worked for NBC News for 43 years and was Alvear’s partner for 23 years. Alvear was a producer at NBC for 25 years and fought for the inclusion of Latinos in newsrooms. This scholarship is intended for a producer.

NAHJ Ana Real Scholarship – $2,500

The Ana Real Scholarship was created by CBS News to honor Real, an award-winning journalist who passed away in 2019. Ana was the foreign editor for several CBS News platforms, a long-time NAHJ member who also served as President of the New York chapter. This scholarship is intended for students interested in working behind the scenes in broadcast journalism (ex. producer, editor).

NAHJ María Elena Salinas Scholarship – $2,500

Established in 2002, this scholarship is made possible through a donation from NAHJ founding member María Elena Salinas. Formerly exclusively for students desiring a career in Spanish-language journalism, it is now offered to students pursuing careers in either English or Spanish-language. (Students pursuing Spanish-language journalism must submit their essay in Spanish).

Jonathan Camuy Scholarship – $1,500

This scholarship is presented to a student studying Spanish-language journalism. It is named in memory of Jonathan Camuy, an NAHJ member, Telemundo employee, and victim of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. (Students applying for this scholarship must submit their essay in Spanish).