Dean’s Scholarships

Dean’s Scholarships of $40,000 each are now available for five journalism graduate students who plan to start at Medill in Fall 2026.

Students will be considered through the materials submitted in their admissions application; no additional submissions are required. The Dean’s Scholarship will be awarded to applicants with outstanding merit:

• an excellent academic record
• strong writing/video samples
• relevant work experience
• outstanding student involvement during an undergraduate program

Admitted students will be notified of the Dean’s Scholarship decision after their official admission to the program. Students in all specializations are eligible.