About the Scholarships

Sister Rita Jeanne Scholarships, named for JEA’s long-time treasurer, recognize some of the top high school journalists in the country. The contest begins at the state level. Winners from state Journalist of the Year competitions are sent to the national level. Portfolios are judged at the spring national JEA/NSPA convention, and winners are announced at the convention’s concluding awards ceremony. Scholarship funds — $5,000 for the top winner, and $2,000 each for runners-up — are released to the student after the winners are announced.