Journalism Education Assoc. Awards

JEA runs national awards and contests for high school journalists, including Journalist of the Year scholarships for seniors that begin at the state level, and the National Student Media Contests, where JEA member advisers enter students in writing, design, photo, and broadcast categories.

Offered by JEA. Competition for high school students in USA. Format: Online. Cost: Free. Grades 9–12. Deadline: rolling or not yet announced.

Fields: Writing

Key facts

Who can apply
High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online.
Cost
Free to take part.
Dates
No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Info checked October 2026.

Questions about Journalism Education Assoc. Awards

When is the Journalism Education Assoc. Awards deadline?

No date is posted for the 2026-27 cycle yet. Check the official page for when applications open.

Is Journalism Education Assoc. Awards free?

Yes. Journalism Education Assoc. Awards is free to take part in.

Who can apply to Journalism Education Assoc. Awards?

High school students in grades 9 to 12. It runs online. Age, residency and citizenship rules are on the official page.

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