Grants and Scholarships

Grants and scholarships offer meaningful support for students pursuing media work, helping to reduce financial barriers and open doors to new opportunities. These resources can provide the funding needed to bring your ideas to life. They also recognize the value of student media as a space for innovation, leadership, and public service, encouraging students to pursue projects that make a lasting impact on their communities.

Exploring financial support options also affirms the importance of investing in your growth and creative potential. Many grants and scholarships are designed not only to reward achievement but to foster development, collaboration, and exploration. They can connect students with professional networks, elevate the visibility of their work, and support continued learning in journalism, broadcasting, and digital storytelling. By seeking out these opportunities, students take an active role in shaping their media journey with purpose and momentum. 

For each funding opportunity, it is important to review whether the awards are for individuals or for student organizations. 

• Stony Brook Buskin Journalism Awards

• New York Women in Communications Scholarships 

• Stony Brook Pivot Funding Information

• National Press Club Scholarship Opportunities - Journalism Institute

• Scholarships & Fellowships - Radio Television Digital News Association

• National Association of Hispanic Journalists 2024 Scholarships

• National Association of Black Journalists Scholarships

• Society of Professional Journalists: Grants, internships, fellowships and scholarships

For any additional questions or accessibility needs, please contact the Assistant Director for Student Media Services at isobel.breheny-schafer@stonybrook.edu.