UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media undergraduate majors who have been admitted to the school are eligible to apply for funding for a range of purposes, including:
Learn more by reading about the funding areas below. For questions about undergraduate funding, please email mjschoolfunding@unc.edu.
Extracurricular activity funds may be used for conferences and workshops, internships, project travel, etc. but cannot be used for class-related purposes. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis — August through March — during the academic year.
How are extracurricular activity funds distributed? Direct payments are made by check or direct deposit into the student's bank account and may have tax implications.
The Hussman School has nearly a dozen funds that provide students with substantial support for summer internships. Apply Oct. 1 – Nov. 1 through the internship application (linked below).
How are internship funds distributed? Direct payments are made by check or direct deposit into the student's bank account and may have tax implications.
Apply by Friday, Nov. 1, 2019
Immersive experience funds encourage students to "learn by doing." Funds support a variety of projects, such as producing a multimedia documentary, international travel and the chance to "gain new experiences, learn new technologies and master new subjects." Apply Jan. 1 – Feb. 1 through the immersive experiences application (linked below).
How are immersive experience funds distributed? Direct payments are made by check or direct deposit into the student's bank account and may have tax implications.
Apply by Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020
Hussman School scholarships are awarded to undergraduate majors each spring for the following academic year. Graduating seniors are not eligible to apply. Please follow directions for applying through the scholarship application (linked below). All recipients will be notified by April.
How are scholarship funds distributed? Scholarships are transferred to the student's UNC account at the start of the fall and spring semesters. Scholarships must be reported by the Hussman School to the UNC Office of Scholarships and Student Aid and may affect the student's financial aid. Funds may have tax implications.
Apply by Saturday, Feb. 1, 2020
Funding for travel and related expenses is available for Hussman School global immersion classes to London and Asia, MJ-school study abroad programs, "MEJO 488: Multimedia Storytelling: Carolina Photojournalism Workshop" and "MEJO 584: International Projects." Students enrolled in these programs will be notified how to apply.
How are travel funds distributed? Direct payments are made by check or direct deposit into the student's bank account. Funding for these credit-bearing activities must be reported by the Hussman School to the UNC Office of Scholarships and Student Aid and may affect the student's financial aid. Funding also may have tax implications.
The Hussman School offers achievement-based awards chosen by Hussman School faculty. No application is required.
How are superlative funds distributed? Direct payments are made by check or direct deposit into the student's bank account and may have tax implications.
