Scholarship Undergraduate Graduate

NAHJ Cecilia Alvear Scholarship

National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ)

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Avg. Amount Awarded
278
Days
February 16 2026
Application Deadline
N/A
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Description

The NAHJ Cecilia Alvear Scholarship is named after former NAHJ president, Cecilia Alvear, who worked as a producer at NBC for 25 years and fought for the inclusion of Latinos in newsrooms. It is made possible through a gift from her partner, George Lewis. This scholarship is intended for a student who wishes to become a producer. Scholarships are granted to graduate and undergraduate students who plan to work in English and/or Spanish-language journalism on whichever platform they choose. Students attending four-year colleges and community colleges in the United States and Puerto Rico are eligible for the scholarships. Students pursuing Spanish-language journalism must submit their essay in Spanish. Applicants must submit two references from people who are familiar with their academic and/or journalism work. Letters from relatives will not be accepted. Applicants must also submit work samples in print, broadcast, audio, photo and/or multimedia work samples. Please limit it to three. Please visit the scholarship's website or contact the NAHJ for more information.

Amount Details

$5,000
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Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student or a graduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university, a four-year college or two-year college
  • CheckmarkMinimum 2.5 GPA
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Hispanic students
  • CheckmarkMust not be attending high school currently
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Journalism
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: Hispanic, Latin American/Caribbean

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