The Journalism Education Association awards one $1,500 Future Administrator Scholarship to an adviser who intends to earn a secondary administrator’s credential/license and seek a position in administration. The recipient must be a current JEA member and student media adviser who is in or past their fourth year of teaching and advising. The scholarship check is sent to the student’s college/university account after the winner is announced.
Entry Criteria
To be considered for this scholarship, please complete the online application, which includes the following:
- A 250-word essay explaining his/her desire to become a secondary administrator.
- Not more than three (3) recommendation letters, preferably from those who have firsthand knowledge of his/her leadership skills and work with student journalists.
- A current resume.
- Appropriate application or other verification of enrollment in an accredited administrative program.
How to Apply
The online application will be available on Submittable on or around Oct. 15 each year. Applications are due by Dec. 15.Â
Recommendation letters, resume and verification of enrollment need to be in PDF format before uploading to the application form.
Award Recognition
- A committee of teachers and university personnel involved in journalism teacher education will make the selection.
- The scholarship winner will be announced by mid-January and recognized at the Spring JEA/NSPA National High School Journalism Convention.