NABJLA Education Scholarships

The mission of the National Association of Black Journalists, Los Angeles Chapter (NABJLA) Education Committee is to foster relationships with regional university/college chapters that empower today’s aspiring Black media professionals to reach their full potential as tomorrow’s leaders in journalism and communications. We are here to support the goals of student chapters, provide advocacy, connect students with working professionals who may be able to serve as mentors, assist with professional development, and ensure students are aware of scholarship opportunities available through NABJLA. With the support of our members and corporate partners including the Los Angeles Local News Initiative, Netflix, Los Angeles Times, Sony Pictures Entertainment, and Southern California Edison, NABJLA has awarded thousands of dollars to students aspiring to be journalists and communications professionals.

NABJLA awards scholarships to deserving college students annually. The 2026 application period is currently closed.

Questions? Email: education@nabjla.org

Past Recipients

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2019

2019 NABJLA scholarship recipients were honored during a holiday celebration in December.

2018

2018 NABJLA Scholarship Recipients

Bria Overs (left), California State University, Dominguez Hills, worked for the student-run publication The Bulletin where she served as managing editor and finished her time with the newspaper as editor-in-chief. She graduated from CSUDH. In the near future, Bria hopes to work for a news outlet where she can help make news and information more accessible to marginalized communities, as well as share their stories with the world.

Jordan Hunter (right) is a junior at the University of Southern California where he majors in Journalism with a minor in Sports Media Studies. Jordan is very involved in the journalism program, serving as the Thursday sports editor for the program’s sports digital platform. He also is a member of Brothers Breaking B.R.E.A.D (Barriers, Regrets, Egos, Animosity and Doubt), USC’s only black male empowerment organization on campus. This past summer, Jordan interned in New York City at the local CBS station where he gained advice from some of the most experienced anchors, reporters and producers in one of the biggest markets in the world.

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2018 NABJLA Scholarship Recipients

Bria Overs (left), California State University, Dominguez Hills, worked for the student-run publication The Bulletin where she served as managing editor and finished her time with the newspaper as editor-in-chief. She graduated from CSUDH. In the near future, Bria hopes to work for a news outlet where she can help make news and information more accessible to marginalized communities, as well as share their stories with the world.

Jordan Hunter (right) is a junior at the University of Southern California where he majors in Journalism with a minor in Sports Media Studies. Jordan is very involved in the journalism program, serving as the Thursday sports editor for the program’s sports digital platform. He also is a member of Brothers Breaking B.R.E.A.D (Barriers, Regrets, Egos, Animosity and Doubt), USC’s only black male empowerment organization on campus. This past summer, Jordan interned in New York City at the local CBS station where he gained advice from some of the most experienced anchors, reporters and producers in one of the biggest markets in the world.

2017

2017 NABJLA Scholarship Recipients

Julissa James (top left) graduated last month from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a degree in journalism.

Tyler Lowell (bottom left) is a junior at Los Angeles City College majoring in journalism. He already holds a degree in performance studies from Brown University.

Arielle Brumfield (top middle) is a senior majoring in political science and African American studies at Loyola Marymount University. She minors in journalism.

Jordan Hunter(bottom middle) is a sophomore at the University of Southern California where he majors in digital and broadcast journalism.

Kayla Hawkins (top right) is a freshman at Howard University where she majors in communications. She’s from Irvine.

Yamani Wallace (bottom right) recently graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a degree in television and film studies and broadcast journalism.

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2017 NABJLA Scholarship Recipients

Julissa James (top left) graduated last month from California State University, Dominguez Hills with a degree in journalism.

Tyler Lowell (bottom left) is a junior at Los Angeles City College majoring in journalism. He already holds a degree in performance studies from Brown University.

Arielle Brumfield (top middle) is a senior majoring in political science and African American studies at Loyola Marymount University. She minors in journalism.

Jordan Hunter(bottom middle) is a sophomore at the University of Southern California where he majors in digital and broadcast journalism.

Kayla Hawkins (top right) is a freshman at Howard University where she majors in communications. She’s from Irvine.

Yamani Wallace (bottom right) recently graduated from California State University, Los Angeles with a degree in television and film studies and broadcast journalism.

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NABJLA

P.O. Box 91818

Pasadena, CA 91109