The Sigma Delta Chi Foundation of Washington, D.C., the non-profit, educational arm of the Washington, D.C., Professional Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, is now ready to begin accepting applications from area students for the 2025-2026 academic year.
Students attending college programs with primary campuses in Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia who have demonstrated interest in pursuing journalism careers are urged to apply for the scholarships HERE.
Scholarship recipients will be granted an award of up to $3,000. Amounts of the final awards will be determined by the SDX Foundation board. Awards will be distributed directly to the student’s academic institution.
The closing date for applications is midnight ET on March 17, 2025. Each application will be reviewed by a panel of professional print, broadcast and digital journalists. Finalists will be interviewed by at least two members of the judging panel. Winners will be notified and announced by May 1, 2025. The decision of the judges is final.