Media Fellows Scholarship – Fall 2026

Description:
The Media Fellows Scholarship supports undergraduate students who demonstrate both merit and financial need and whose academic interests align with media, communications, business, marketing, public policy, or related fields. Juniors and seniors are strongly encouraged to apply. Rising freshmen are not eligible. This is a one-time award.

Each year WMSF awards $150,000 to Media Fellows nationwide.

Application Requirements:
• Essay (500 words max) addressing academic background, financial need, upcoming coursework, and career goals
• One letter of recommendation (on letterhead) from a faculty member, advisor, or employer
• Professional resume (PDF)

Eligibility:
• U.S. undergraduates pursuing media, advertising, communications, marketing, business, political science, strategic media, or related fields
• Demonstrated financial need and academic merit
• Rising freshmen ineligible

Deadline:
June 28, 2026 at 11:59 PM EST

Finalists will be contacted for a phone interview prior to award announcements.