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About the Scholarship
This award is for U.S. students who are high school seniors or older at time of application. Applicants must be Hispanic and demonstrate a sincere desire to pursue a career as a journalist in Spanish language television or radio (includes students who are planning careers in Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast or online media). Application requirements for the NAHJ Maria Elena Salinas Scholarship Program are:Application form Unofficial Transcript Recommendation letters (2) Personal statement Essays (2) Resume Work samples W-2 Fin. need statement
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a U.S. citizen. This award is for U.S. students. Must demonstrate a sincere desire to pursue a career as a journalist in Spanish language television or radio. This applies to students who are planning careers in Spanish-language print, photo, broadcast or online media. Must be Hispanic. The student must be willing to author an essay in Spanish explaining why he/she is seeking a career as a Spanish-language broadcast journalist. Must be a high school senior or older to apply for this undergraduate and graduate award. A graduate student must be in his/her first year of college.In order to qualify, students must meet the following criteria:Sign Up To View