Competition is closed until 2027.


Scholarship & Competition Instructions

SCHOLARSHIP ELIGIBILITY

Competition is open to students enrolled in San Diego County universities and community colleges or permanent residents of San Diego County attending college elsewhere. The scholarship application process is online. Below are the instructions for creating an account for yourself and submitting your required materials.

SCHOLARSHIPS

  • $1,500 SDPC Director’s Scholarship to a community college student
  • $2,500 SDPC Foundation Scholarship to a four-year university or college student
  1. Applicants must be accepted for admission and attending as an undergraduate or graduate student during the 2026-2027 academic year.
  2. Applicants must intend to pursue a career in journalism.
  3. Applicants attending college outside of San Diego County must be a permanent resident of San Diego County. Applicants attending in San Diego need not be San Diego residents.
  4. Note that applicants may apply to any scholarships they qualify for but may only receive one.

The scholarship application process is all online. See the instructions below to enter.

Materials to be submitted:

Download and complete the required application found here.

Submit it as a PDF with the following:

  • A short statement of your education/experience in journalism and your career goals – up to 500 words.
  • Two to three samples of journalistic work written or broadcast by the student.
  • A copy of your transcript (unofficial OK) through the most recent semester or quarter.
  • Send completed application and materials to admin@sdpressclub.org. Subject: 2026 Student Scholarship Entree