Photojournalism
Photojournalism is a particular form of journalism (the collecting, editing, and presenting of news material for publication or broadcast) that employs images in order to tell a news story. It is now usually understood to refer only to still images, but in some cases the term also refers to video used in broadcast journalism. Photojournalism is distinguished from other close branches of photography (e.g., documentary photography, social documentary photography, street photography or celebrity photography) by complying with a rigid ethical framework which demands that the work be both honest and impartial whilst telling the story in strictly journalistic terms. Photojournalists create pictures that contribute to the news media, and help communities connect with one other. Photojournalists must be well informed and knowledgeable about events happening right outside their door. They deliver news in a creative format that is not only informative, but also entertaining.
Like a writer, a photojournalist is a reporter, but he or she must often make decisions instantly and carry photographic equipment, often while exposed to significant obstacles (e.g., physical danger, weather, crowds, physical access).
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Matching Photojournalism Colleges
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Syracuse University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $55,920 average out-state tuition; $55,920 average in-state tuition |
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Ohio University-Main Campus
Four or more years; Public; $22,810 average out-state tuition; $12,840 average in-state tuition |
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University of Central Oklahoma
Four or more years; Public; $17,709 average out-state tuition; $6,822 average in-state tuition |
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Central Michigan University
Four or more years; Public; $12,644 average out-state tuition; $12,644 average in-state tuition |
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George Washington University
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $57,894 average out-state tuition; $57,894 average in-state tuition |
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Western Kentucky University
Four or more years; Public; $27,000 average out-state tuition; $10,992 average in-state tuition |
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Columbia College Chicago
Four or more years; Private not for profit; $26,610 average out-state tuition; $26,610 average in-state tuition |
Scholarships for Photojournalism Majors
Forever Miss America ScholarshipMiss America Pageant |
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award $5,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Forever Miss America Scholarship is available to women who are contestants at the state level in the Miss America competition. You must be working towards a career in the arts or entertainment industry to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Liz Colantuono and Mark Sanz ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award Up to $4,400 |
deadline September 22, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Liz Colantuono and Mark Sanz Scholarship is available to high school seniors and undergraduate students who are studying, or have interest in, Accounting, Education, Engineering, Journalism, Mathematics, Science, or Technology. You must have a minimum GPA of 2.5, be a U.S. citizen/national or permanent resident, and demonstrate financial... View Scholarship Details |
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Michael Jackson ScholarshipUNCF, Inc |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline September 30, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Michael Jackson Scholarship is available to students who are attending UNCF member schools. You must be majoring in communication arts or social science to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Milwaukee Journal - Sentinel Minority ScholarshipUniversity of Wisconsin, Milwaukee - College of Letters and Science |
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award $3,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Milwaukee Journal - Sentinel Minority Scholarship is available to full-time juniors and seniors majoring in print journalism at the University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee. You must demonstrate financial need and have a minimum 3.0 GPA to be eligible for this award. Preference is given to minority students. View Scholarship Details |
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Library of American Broadcasting Foundation AwardBroadcast Education Association |
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award $3,000 |
deadline October 16, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Library of American Broadcasting Foundation Award is available to graduate students pursuing a career in electronic media. You must attend a Broadcasting Education Association member college or university and have interest in broadcast history research to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Overseas Press Club Foundation ScholarshipOverseas Press Club Foundation |
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award Up to $4,000 |
deadline December 01, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholarship is available to college juniors, seniors, and graduate students who are pursuing a career in international journalism. You must submit a cover letter, a resume, and a work sample to be considered for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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Fred Rogers ScholarshipSaint Vincent College |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Fred Rogers Scholarship is open to entering freshmen students at Saint Vincent College who are interested in interested in pursuing careers involving children, early learning, and media for young children. View Scholarship Details |
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Bernard Horton Family Memorial Scholarship in JournalismUniversity of Wyoming - College of Arts and Sciences |
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award $2,500 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Bernard Horton Family Memorial Scholarship in Journalism is available to juniors majoring in journalism at the University of Wyoming. You must have a minimum 3.0 GPA in journalism and a minimum 2.5 GPA overall. You must also participate in activities outside of the classroom and demonstrate financial need to be eligible for this award. View Scholarship Details |
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James Alan Cox Foundation ScholarshipJames Alan Cox Foundation for Student Photojournalists |
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award $2,500 |
deadline November 15, 2025 |
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DescriptionThe James Alan Cox Foundation Scholarship is available to students who have taken courses in photography or photojournalism. To be considered, you must submit a portfolio and a maximum 250 - word essay discussing your interest in photography and photojournalism. Also, you must have completed one year at a recognized college, university, or... View Scholarship Details |
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Talent Award- Albright CollegeAlbright College |
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award $2,000 |
deadline Varies |
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DescriptionThe Talent Award is available to entering freshmen at Albright College who are exceptional in the areas of arts administration, creative writing, fashion and costume design, vocal and instrumental performance, journalism, music industry, music production, theater, or visual and digital art. View Scholarship Details |
Photojournalism Related Majors
- Communications
- Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Advertising
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Communication and Media Studies
- Public Relations/Image Management
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
- Sports Communication
- Radio and Television
- Speech Communication and Rhetoric
- Political Communication
- Radio, Television, and Digital Communication
- Communication Management and Strategic Communications
- Publishing
- Organizational Communication
- International and Intercultural Communication
- Health Communication
- Business and Economic Journalism
