Scholarships
Wouldn't some extra money in your college account come in handy? The Ohio News Media Foundation offers scholarships to high school seniors and college students majoring in newspaper related programs.
Ohio News Media Foundation Scholarships for Academic Year 2025-26
The Ohio News Media Foundation, in alignment with its mission of achieving the highest standards of
excellence and professionalism in all phases of journalism and newspaper publishing, awards
scholarships to high school and collegiate students annually. The foundation provides funding through a
variety of events and donations to this fund. Donations are accepted at ONM Foundation.
Application information will be shared with the public in the near future.
For questions, contact Jason Sanford at 614-486-6677 or jsanford@ohionews.org.
Scholarship Information
2025-26 Ohio High School Journalism Scholarship – $1000
This award is for Ohio high school students who are graduating seniors interested in studying journalism, advertising, marketing or communications at an accredited college or university during the academic year 2025-26.
Eligibility:
- Graduating senior at Ohio high school.
- Minimum GPA of 2.5 (C+) required
Ohio News Media Foundation University Journalism Scholarship - $1000
This award is for a student currently enrolled and majoring in a field relevant to our industry, particularly journalism, advertising, marketing, or communications degree program at an Ohio college or university.
Eligibility:
- Student currently enrolled as a sophomore, junior or senior at an Ohio college or university for the Academic Year 2025-26.
- Majoring in field relevant to our industry, particularly journalism, marketing, or communications.
- Minimum GPA 2.5 (C+)
