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Columbia Journalism School Scholarships for Master's Students 2027/28

Application Deadline
December 15, 2026
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Opportunity Overview

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 Benefits

Partial 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

4 Criteria
Apply for the M.S. in Journalism, M.S. in Data Journalism or the dual M.S. in Journalism and Computer Science (M.A. admissions are paused); only admitted students receive scholarships, and admission is need-blind.
Open to domestic and international students; international applicants complete the CJS Scholarship Supplement and the CSS Profile (the FAFSA is only for U.S. citizens and permanent residents).
English proficiency: TOEFL iBT 114 (or 6 on the new scale) or IELTS 8, required if English was not your language of instruction for more than one year of your bachelor's.
Admission application and Scholarship Supplement with financial documents and the CSS Profile are due on 15 December 2026; awards are not guaranteed and cannot be appealed.

Required Documents

4 Docs
Admission application

Transcripts, three recommendation letters, résumé, work samples, essays and writing test

CJS Scholarship Supplement 2027

In the online portal: Start New Application → Scholarship 2027

CSS Profile

Fee waived by CJS; international students enter zero for parental data

Financial documents

Foreign documents in the original with an English translation

Acceptance & Language Tests

2 Tests
TOEFL iBT114 (or 6 on the 1–6 scale)

ETS code 2120; scores valid for two years

IELTS Academic8.0

Alternative to TOEFL

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.

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.

Ready to apply?

Submit your application directly through the official provider portal.

Apply on Official Website

Available Majors

JournalismDigital MediaFilm & Television Production

Key Details

Category:Scholarship
Host country:United States
Degree level:Master
IELTS / Language:Required
Application Deadline:Dec 15, 2026

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