The Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at CUNY is proud to announce our newly established full-tuition scholarship in partnership with The Native American Journalists Association [1] (NAJA) for any NAJA member admitted to a Master’s program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism and meets CUNY’s eligibility requirements for being a New York State Resident.

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Submit a complete application to an M.A program at the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism.
• Submit a complete scholarship application (separate from the application for admission).
• Be considered a New York State resident as outlined by CUNY’s residency policy. Supporting documentation may be requested.
• Highlight a commitment to Indigenous storytelling as demonstrated by completed coursework, clips and/or work samples.
• Be a current member of Native American Journalism Association (NAJA). Proof of membership must be provided at the time of application.

Scholarship finalists will be determined by NAJA and the Newmark J-School. Final selection will be made by the school.

To apply, you must submit a 300-word statement explaining why you are particularly qualified for this scholarship.

The deadline to apply is March 1, 2022.