JMC Scholarship Opportunities for Fall 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Resources:
Fall 2024 Scholarship Application Form [pdf]
Fall 2024 Scholarship FAQs [pdf]

When can I apply?
We will begin accepting scholarship applications for Fall 2024 on Wednesday September 20, 2024 via office drop-off or via email to ernesto.gonzalez@sjsu.edu

How many scholarships are available?
There are 20 scholarships available in total, out of which 12 scholarships are for students with a major in Journalism, 4 scholarships are for students with a major in Public Relations, and 4 scholarships are available to students majoring in Advertising. In addition, there will be 2 scholarships open to all majors.

How many scholarships can I apply for?
There is no limit.


How do I apply for a scholarship?

  1. Pick the scholarships you want to apply to and get your application materials together.
  • Each scholarship you apply to requires:
      • Scholarship Application Cover Page
      • One-page essay discussing your academic background, professional goals, financial need, your specific qualifications for the scholarship you’re applying for.

2. Submit your application

    • Before submitting, be sure that ALL files/documents are:
      • Saved as PDF
      • Include your name in the File Name
        • Example: JMC Scholarship Essay_Smith, John
        • Example: DBH Scholarship Cover_Smith, John
    • Submit your application to JMC by the deadline (5:00 PM on Friday, October 11, 2023) via office drop-off or via email to Ernesto.gonzalez@sjsu.edu

When is the deadline?
All applications need to be submitted by 5pm on Friday, October 11, 2024.


Where do I submit my application?
You submit your application via office drop-off or via email to Ernesto.gonzalez@sjsu.edu

I am planning to apply to multiple scholarships. Can I use the same one-page essay?
Yes, unless the description of the specific scholarship requires additional information.

I am not a Major in the JMC department, but I am minoring in Journalism/Public Relations/Advertising. Am I eligible to apply?
No. The scholarships are only available to students who are majoring in the department.

I am an international student. Can I still apply?
Yes, unless the description of the specific scholarship you’re interested in states otherwise.

I am a Mass Communications graduate student. Am I eligible to apply? Yes, unless the description of the specific scholarship you’re interested in states otherwise.

When will the winners be announced?
November, 2024.

 

 

Available Scholarships

 

1. ADV
Alan Robert Fried Scholarship
To provide scholarships to students majoring in advertising at the School of Journalism & Mass Communications with a minimum 3.0 GPA. Preference will be given to applicants who are overcoming hardships in pursuing their university education.

2. ADV
Jack Quinton Memorial Scholarship
Student working in the Spartan Daily.

3. ADV and JOUR 
Gary T. Williams Memorial Scholarship
To provide a scholarship to students with overall commitment to advertising and journalism, potential in the field, and financial need.

4. ADV and JOUR
Oscar Liden Memorial Scholarship
To be awarded to a worthy Journalism & Advertising student. The basis for the award is financial need.

5. JOUR
Dorothy Oppenheim Journalism Endowment
Students majoring in print-editorial or photo-journalism.

6. JOUR
Howard Freeman Memorial Scholarship
To provide a scholarship to a student who is majoring in broadcast news and is pursuing a career in broadcast journalism.


7. JOUR
Julie Galvan Memorial Scholarship
For students of the School of Journalism and Mass Communications who are pursuing a degree program in the reporting/editing sequence. Applicants must have a minimum 2.5 GPA or above and have at least one semester remaining at SJSU.

8. JOUR
Leigh Weimers Journalism Scholarship Fund
For a print journalism student with a minimum GPA of 3.0. Preference given to those who must overcome hardship in their pursuit of a university education.

9. JOUR
Phil and Dean Spuler Scholarship Endowment
To provide scholarships for students majoring in print-editorial or photo-journalism.

10. JOUR
Rosenthal-O'Brian Journalism Scholarship
Students who are pursuing a degree program in the reporting/editing sequence are eligible to apply. Submit application along with 3 writing samples, which includes a feature article (published work preferred). Committee is looking for examples of strong reporting, lively writing, and compelling subjects.

11. JOUR
Ruth M. Byers Scholarship Fund
For the student designated as the outstanding feature writer by the faculty of the Department of Journalism. Feature clips must be submitted.

12. JOUR
Tom Quinlan Endowment
Eligible applicants must be pursuing a career in newspaper journalism, fully matriculated with a minimum of 6 units, and a GPA of 3.0 or above.

13. JOUR
William E Gould Sigma Delta Chi Scholarship
Student must be an upper division journalism major, in residence at SJSU for at least one semester, with 2.75 GPA, and in need of the scholarship money to complete their education.

14. JOUR
Donald C. Cox Scholarship
Provide scholarships to qualified students who are members of the Spear staff.

15. ADV, JOUR, PR
Dwight Bentel Scholarship
For undergraduate majors in their junior year or first semester seniors majoring in any of the department's degree programs.

16. ADV, JOUR, PR
Christopher Marian Memorial Scholarship
To provide a scholarship for a student in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications. Chris Marian Journalism Scholarship recipients must meet the following criteria: be in good standing, enrolled full-time in JMC, maintain at least the minimum 2.6 GPA, demonstrate an interest in news writing.

17. PR
Dennis Wilcox Scholarship
Students who are Public Relations majors planning to participate in a short-course or semester abroad as part of their undergraduate or graduate study. Must be fully matriculated, in good standing, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5. consideration. If, in any given year, no public relations majors apply or are qualified, students majoring in advertising, journalism, or mass communications may be awarded a scholarship. Students must be fully matriculated, in good standing, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

18. PR
Louis A. Duino Scholarship
For junior or senior students who have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 in their major field of study and demonstrate financial need.

19. PR
Matthew Garcia Memorial
To provide scholarships to public relations majors planning to participate in an independent study in the JMC Department. If in any given year no public relations majors apply or qualify, students majoring in journalism or mass communications may be awarded scholarships. Students must be fully matriculated, in good standing, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.

20. PR
Robert & McKenzie Burpee Scholarship Endowment
To provide scholarships to public relations majors planning to participate in an independent study in the JMC Department. If in any given year no public relations majors apply or qualify, students majoring in journalism or mass communications may be awarded scholarships. Students must be fully matriculated, in good standing, and have a minimum GPA of 2.5.