Scholarships and Awards
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Applications are due by April 15, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
The C&J department offers students from the various curriculum tracks the opportunity to apply for any number of scholarships or financial awards.
Scholarship recipients will be notified by mid-May.
For more information, you can check out the College of Arts and Sciences scholarship information page and the UNM scholarships page. You also can reach out to the C&J front office with questions.
Available Scholarships
| Name of Scholarship | Academic Area | Requirements | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albuquerque Press Club Endowment | Any C&J Major | New Mexico H.S. Graduates; and C&J major.
This endowed scholarship is awarded annually to a deserving journalism or communication scholar who is a graduate of a New Mexico high school and who has demonstrated a high standard of academic ability. | $300 |
| Jim Crow Memorial Scholarship | Journalism | Students must provide Tribal Member Number; 2.5 GPA | $1,000 |
| Joanne D. Dowler Scholarship for Excellence in Intercultural Communication | Intercultural Communication | Intercultural Emphasis in Communication; 3.0 GPA | $1,000 |
| Eilene C. Durgin Memorial Scholarship for Multimedia Journalism | Print, Broadcast, Radio and/or Multimedia Journalism | Must be a member of a women's organization, or have studied women's issues; undergraduate student; GPA of 2.5 minimum; demonstrate financial need. | $500 |
| Carolyn Hunsley Scholarship | Any C&J Major | Must be a member of a women's organization, or have studied women's issues | $300 |
| W.A. Kelleher Scholarship | Journalism | Sophomores or Juniors | $500 |
| Jeanette King Scholarship | Journalism | Photojournalists; 2.5 GPA.
An endowed scholarship, this award is named for Jeanette King, a photography student of journalism in Communication & Journalism. The fund was established by her family to support exceptional students majoring in Journalism with an emphasis on photojournalism. | $500 |
Sunny505 Award
| Strategic Communication | Concentration in Strategic Communication | This prize involves a semester-long unpaid internship at Sunny505 and $1,000. |
Kelly Richmond Award/Scholarship | Any C&J Major | Sophomore or above; GPA of 2.5 or higher; carrying a minimum of 9 credit hours per semester; works to pay expenses while going to school; preference for students working on the Daily Lobo OR who participated in debate OR demonstrate an interest in political science. | $700 |
NMPRSA Award/Scholarship | Any C&J Major | Students specializing in public relations; applicants must submit a writing sample defining career goals in public relations. | $500 |
Mark Holm Scholarship in Photojournalism | The Mark Holm Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Photojournalism honors the life and work of Mark Holm and supports students studying photojournalism at the University of New Mexico. Students working at the Daily Lobo, UNM’s student newspaper, are preferred. A professional photojournalist for his adult life, Mark was a gifted storyteller, crafting a rolling narrative through the lens of his camera. He documented the human experience, capturing the painful, the beautiful, the mundane moments that collectively help us understand our world. Mark saw tremendous value in photojournalism and the role it plays in society. A natural mentor, he served as an advisor to young photographers at the Daily Lobo, forming enduring professional relationships and personal friendships with students who became gifted photojournalists in their own right. Eligibility:
Preference may be given to eligible students who work for the Daily Lobo. To apply, submit:
Note: It is not permissible to alter the basic reality of a photograph. | $1,000 | |
Gail R. Rosenblum Scholarship for Solutions Journalism | This award recognizes C&J student contributions to Solutions Journalism, an approach to reporting that elevates how individuals and communities are creating solutions to social problems. Eligibility:
Preference may be given to undergraduates. To apply, submit:
| Not currently available |
