Journalism & Media Scholarships

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Looking for Journalism & Media scholarships? Here you'll find 40 scholarships, sourced directly from official provider pages and refreshed regularly.

7 of the 40 shown here currently have an open application window. The nearest upcoming deadline in this list is 8 November 2026.

Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship for Journalists Worldwide – Apply by 8th November 2026

Multiple Levels Fellowship Stipend

Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Ethiopia, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kenya, Netherlands, Nigeria, South Africa, Switzerland, Tanzania

Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship for Journalists Worldwide;The Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship seeks to surface stories of local solutions to global

The Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship 2026 for Journalists worldwide ($4000 CAD stipend)

Postdoctoral Fellowship $1,000 - $5,000 Stipend

Australia, Ireland, Nigeria, South Africa

Application Deadline: November 8, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2026 Equality Fund Journalism Fellowship. The Equality Fund Journalism…

The Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship 2027/2028 for mid-career Journalists to study at the University of Michighan-USA (Fully Funded)

Masters Fellowship Fully Funded

United States

Application Deadline: December 1, 2026. Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship. The  Knight-Wallace Fellowships offer accomplished…

The John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships 2027/2028 at Stanford University, USA ($135,000 stipend & Fully Funded)

PhD Fellowship Fully Funded

United States

Application Deadline: December 2nd, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships. The JSK Fellowship…

OPEC Journalism Award – Apply by 7th July 2027

Award

OPEC Journalism Award. The OPEC Award for Journalism honours journalists, analysts and news organizations that have devoted their careers and…

Rhodes University – South African Reserve Bank Centre for Economic Journalism (SARB CEJ) Scholarship 2027 in South Africa

Multiple Levels Partial Funding

South Africa

Apply for Rhodes University - SARB CEJ Scholarship 2026 - 2027. Rhodes University is currently accepting applications for its South…

Stanford University John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships 2027–28 (With Up to $135,000 in Stipends)

Multiple Levels Fellowship $20,000+ Grant

Australia, United States

Apply for Stanford University John S. Knight Journalism Fellowship 2026 - 2027. Applications are currently being accepted for the Stanford…

Frequently Asked Questions

How many Journalism & Media scholarships are listed?

40 scholarships are currently listed under Journalism & Media (Field of Study) on Kompeaa.

What is the nearest deadline?

The nearest upcoming deadline among Journalism & Media scholarships currently listed is 8 November 2026. Individual scholarships may have different deadlines — check each listing for its exact date.

What funding amount are most common?

Among Journalism & Media scholarships currently listed, the most common funding amount values are $5,000 - $20,000, Fully Funded, Partial Funding.

What opportunity type are most common?

Among Journalism & Media scholarships currently listed, the most common opportunity type values are Fellowship, Grant, Scholarship.

What funding type are most common?

Among Journalism & Media scholarships currently listed, the most common funding type values are Grant, Fully Funded, Stipend.

What study destination are most common?

Among Journalism & Media scholarships currently listed, the most common study destination values are United States, Australia, Germany.

What study level are most common?

Among Journalism & Media scholarships currently listed, the most common study level values are Multiple Levels, Masters, PhD.

What eligible nationality are most common?

Among Journalism & Media scholarships currently listed, the most common eligible nationality values are Open to All Nationalities, United States, South Africa.