NAHJ Cecilia Alvear Scholarship

$5,000

Due: February 16, 2026

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.

Level of Study

College Freshmen College Sophomore College Junior College Senior Graduate Student

Scholarship Type

Minority College Student Hispanic