Are you a passionate storyteller, a budding photojournalist, or a dedicated multimedia creator? SPJ San Diego is thrilled to announce that we’re offering a remarkable opportunity to elevate your academic journey with our prestigious scholarships for the upcoming year!

Unlock Your Potential

This year, we’re proud to support the vibrant future of journalism by awarding up to five scholarships of $1,500 each to outstanding local college students. Whether your expertise shines in print, photojournalism, or video/audio/multimedia, these scholarships are designed to encourage and empower the next generation of media movers and shakers.

Special Memorial Scholarships

In homage to the legacies of two remarkable journalists, we’re honored to offer two additional scholarships:

• The Agnes Diggs Memorial Scholarship of $1,450—celebrating the profound impact of the late North County Times columnist.
• The Bradley J. Fikes Scholarship of $1,000—in memory of the esteemed San Diego Union-Tribune reporter, whose dedication to the craft continues to inspire.

Mark Your Calendars

The deadline to submit your scholarship application is swiftly approaching! Ensure your chance to be considered by applying before 9 p.m. on Friday, June 13, 2025. This is your moment to shine and make your dreams a reality.

Don’t miss this opportunity to pave your way toward a future brimming with possibilities in the world of journalism. Show us your passion, your dedication, and your vision. We can’t wait to see the incredible stories you’ll tell.

For more details on how to apply, visit our website https://spjsandiego.org/ and start your journey to success today!

Share the News

Please spread the word and let your fellow aspiring journalists know about this fantastic opportunity. Together, let’s inspire and nurture the future of storytelling in our community.

Good luck to all applicants—we’re excited to support your dreams and witness the exceptional work you’ll contribute to the world of journalism!

Here is the link to apply: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1-HEZmHSJHTIyZupKU7g3ByogecarSo3A-frjGqOYZgo/viewform?edit_requested=true&pli=1

Here are the rules:

Instructions

To be considered for one of these scholarships, applicants must write an essay of no more than 500 words that explains their career goals, their journalism experience and why they should be chosen for this award. Entrants must also submit at least two — and no more than three — examples of work. To be clear: you must submit 2 to 3 articles to the print category, 2 to 3 photos for the photography category or 2 to 3 works for the multimedia category. Coursework is allowed, but published work is preferred. Attach all articles, video/audio or photos to your entry and don’t forget your essay. Submissions must have been published in 2024 and must be electronic — e.g., URLs, PDFs, JPGs or a digital link.