Journalism scholarships available for students, professionals
BUFFALO, N.Y. — Greater Buffalo-area college students who are studying communications, along with professional journalists seeking additional academic training, can now apply for college and graduate school scholarships for the 2025-2026 academic year.
The Greater Buffalo Society of Professional Journalists College Scholarship Fund has been awarding scholarships since 1978.
“The Fund has awarded nearly $146,000 in scholarships to more than 160 talented individuals over the past four decades,” said Chair Brian Meyer. “Many of our scholarship recipients have built successful careers in the communications industry.”
To be eligible, applicants must be residents of Western or Central New York, Northwestern Pennsylvania or Southern Ontario attending accredited colleges in the U.S. or Canada that offer courses to enhance journalism training. Students who are residents outside the chapter area who attend colleges in Western New York are also eligible. Undergraduate students in any year of study, graduate students and working journalists are encouraged to apply.
Evidence of competence in writing, broadcasting or related communications skills is especially desirable. So is the explanation of financial need. Applicants must include a brief statement outlining their motivation and offering evidence of a commitment to a career in journalism. Two letters of recommendation from an instructor or supervisor in the student’s field of major interest must accompany the application. To apply, visit facebook.com/spjscholarshipbuffalo/ or email Annemarie Franczyk for an application at amfranczyk@verizon.net.
Individuals wishing to receive applications by mail should send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to: Annemarie Franczyk, 858 Fillmore Ave., Buffalo, NY 14212. For more information, call Franczyk at (716) 878-5900.
Applications for the upcoming academic year must be postmarked by April 30.
