For international students aiming to join Medill’s journalism or IMC programs, the Dean’s Scholarship significantly reduces the financial burden while recognizing academic excellence and leadership potential. This is a golden opportunity to gain world-class training and networks that open doors globally.
Medill, Northwestern University, has just announced the opening of the 2026 Dean’s Scholarships, a competitive funding opportunity for incoming full-time graduate students in Journalism and Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC). This prestigious merit-based award aims to recognize academic excellence, creativity, and leadership potential.
Ten students will be selected, five from the Journalism program and five from the IMC program, each receiving a $40,000 financial award. This generous support not only helps ease the financial burden of attending one of the top U.S. graduate programs but also gives scholars access to world-class faculty, cutting-edge resources, and a global professional network.
This is a time-sensitive and high-impact opportunity for future media leaders and marketing innovators. Act fast, applications are being reviewed now.
Each Dean’s Scholarship award is valued at $40,000 USD.
This amount is applied directly to tuition and program costs.
The award is for one academic year of study in a full-time graduate program at Medill.
Scholars will also benefit from exclusive networking, faculty mentorship, and leadership development opportunities as part of their recognition.
Name of Organizer
Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications Northwestern University – Evanston, Illinois, USA
Requirements/ Eligibility Criteria
To be considered for the 2026 Dean’s Scholarship, applicants must:
1. Apply and be admitted to Medill’s full-time Journalism or IMC graduate programs.
2. Have an outstanding academic record at the undergraduate level.
3. Submit strong writing or video samples as part of their portfolio.
4. Demonstrate relevant professional experience in journalism, media, marketing, communications, or related fields.
5. Show exceptional involvement in extracurricular, volunteer, or student leadership roles during undergraduate studies.
6. Scholarships are merit-based and determined during the admissions review process.
7. No separate application is required — eligible applicants are automatically considered.
8. Domestic and international students are both eligible.
Deadline
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