Scholarships

SPJSA Journalism Future Fund

Beginning in 2026, SPJSA has expanded its student scholarship program by establishing the SPJSA Journalism Future Fund. The purpose of the fund is to support and fund programs primarily in South Texas that advance ethics and values of journalism, freedom of the press and preservation of the public right to know through:

  • Scholarships for South Texas journalism students;
  • Grants for individuals and organizations that advance SPJSA Journalism Future Fund values;
  • Financial support for internships and fellowships.

The proceeds from the annual SPJSA Gridiron Show will continue to be allocated to support students journalists and the Journalism Future Fund.

Each year, awards from the Journalism Futures Fund will be made to journalists and aspiring journalism students based on requests received, reviewed and accepted by a majority vote of the SPJSA Board of Directors.

ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

WHO’S ELIGIBLE?

You must attend a San Antonio/South Texas college/university OR have a permanent residence in the San Antonio/South Texas region, which includes San Antonio, Seguin, New Braunfels and San Marcos. If you’re not sure you qualify, please contact the scholarship coordinator.

  • You must be a mass communications/journalism major or have a demonstrated interest in journalism through work samples.
  • You must enroll in college full-time (12-hour course load or more per semester) during the academic year for which the scholarship is awarded.  

Here is the application; it includes the complete list of rules. 

DEADLINE

The deadline for applications has been extended to April 11, 2025.

The winner(s) will be announced in late April.

SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

Email applications and materials to editor@creativestorystudio.com. Indicate SPJSA Scholarship in the subject line. If you have materials that can’t be sent electronically, please contact the scholarship committee via e-mail for alternate instructions. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Applications become the property of SPJ.

Questions? Contact Scholarship Committee Director Jeff Cowart at editor@creativestorystudio.com. Please indicate SPJSA Scholarship in the subject line.