United StatesMasterTaught in English41 days leftPartially FundedColumbia Journalism School Scholarships for Master's Students 2027–2028
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Columbia Journalism School in New York awards several million dollars a year in scholarships to admitted master's students, based on merit and financial need; international students, including applicants from Arab countries, are eligible. Awards cover part of tuition and vary by student. You apply together with your application to the M.S. in Journalism or M.S. in Data Journalism, by completing the CJS Scholarship Supplement and the CSS Profile by 15 December 2026. There is no application fee.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
3 BenefitsPartial Tuition Scholarship
Merit- and need-based awards; the amount is set for each student.
Large Annual Fund
The school awards several million dollars a year; about 80% of students use some form of financial aid.
No Application Fee
No fee for the admission application or the Scholarship Supplement; CJS waives the CSS Profile fee.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
5 CriteriaCheck official link for country list
Required Documents
4 DocsTranscripts, three recommendation letters, résumé, work samples, essays and writing test
In the online portal: Start New Application → Scholarship 2027
Fee waived by CJS; international students enter zero for parental data
Foreign documents in the original with an English translation
Acceptance & Language Tests
2 TestsETS code 2120; scores valid for two years
Alternative to TOEFL
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2027 / 2028.
Yes, an official English proficiency certificate is required. Check the official website for the required score.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Partial Tuition Scholarship, Large Annual Fund, No Application Fee.
Eligible levels: Master.
The latest deadline we have is December 15, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Admission application, CJS Scholarship Supplement 2027, CSS Profile, Financial documents.
Apply directly on the official website: https://journalism.columbia.edu/educational-financing. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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