Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

Larry Whiteside Scholarship

National Association of Black Journalists

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Avg. Amount Awarded
75
Days
March 29 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Larry Whiteside Scholarship
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Description

Named for Larry Whiteside, a pioneer in the field of sports journalism and the first African American beat sports writer for The Boston Globe, this scholarship supports a student interested in pursuing a career in sports journalism. Applicants must be NABJ student members in good standing. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Amount Details

$5,000
Low Amount Awarded

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 3.0 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Journalism
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: African

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