Scholarships open to students majoring in Communications, Journalism, Broadcasting, Public Relations, and other related majors.

BEA Scholarship
Sponsor: Broadcast Education Association (BEA)
Amount: Up to $4,000
Closing Date: October 16, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to current college juniors, seniors, and graduate students attending a BEA Member institution. Applicant must be studying radio, television, or other electronic media.

Nebraska Broadcasters Association Scholarships
Sponsor: Nebraska Broadcasters Association
Amount: Up to $5,000
Closing Date: October 31, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to students who have completed at least one half of their degree and majoring in broadcasting, communications, or a related field at a four-year public or private college or university. Applicant must have a Nebraska connection (graduate of a Nebraska high school or attending a Nebraska college or university).

National Geographic Content Scholarship
Sponsor: National Geographic
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to undergraduate juniors and seniors who are majoring in media/communications or are interested in creative storytelling. Applicant must be attending one of the ten Target Schools (Howard University, University of DC, Gallaudet University, Morgan State University, Bowie State University, Georgetown University, American University, George Mason University, PG Community College, Marymount University).

Walt Disney Company UNCF Corporate Scholars Program
Sponsor: The Walt Disney Company/UNCF
Amount: $5,000.00
Closing Date: November 2, 2026
Description: Scholarship is open to African American college juniors who have an interest in pursuing a career in the entertainment industry (e.g. film or television production, directing, or screenwriting). Preference will be given to students attending a Historically Black College or University (HBCU).