Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
جامعة كولومبيا - كلية الدراسات العليا للصحافة
ForsaEduforsaedu.comAbout the scholarship program
Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism in New York, one of the world's most renowned journalism schools, offers master's students need- and merit-based scholarships and financial aid, some of which are open to international students. Awards usually cover part of the tuition fee. Financial aid is requested with or after the admission application according to set deadlines.
Available programmes
Each programme has its own requirements, documents and benefits. Open it to see them in full with the application steps:
- View Details
Columbia Journalism School Scholarships for Master's Students 2027–2028
MasterPartially Funded3 majorsDecember 15, 2026
Life and living
New York · United States
Life and living
New York · United States
Living in New York
The largest US city and a hub of finance and culture, home to Columbia, NYU and CUNY, with some of the highest costs in the country.
Student housing
NYU housing costs USD 9,814–20,442 per semester in 2026-27 depending on the apartment.
Transport for students
The fare is USD 3 since January 2026; OMNY caps spending at USD 35 a week (the 30-day pass was discontinued).
Top landmarks
Statue of Liberty
AskALotl · CC0 · Wikimedia Commons
Central Park
Anthony Quintano from Hillsborough, NJ, United States · CC BY 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Times Square
Terabass · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Metropolitan Museum of Art
Hugo Schneider · CC BY-SA 2.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Last verified: October 2026
Sources:U.S. Census BureauNYU – Housing rates 2026-27New York City transit fares
Studying and living in United States
Costs and living
Examples of 2026-27 undergraduate tuition from official websites (per year): • Harvard $62,226 (total with housing and food $91,634). • Penn $65,670 (total $94,582) — MIT $66,720 — Stanford $67,731 — Princeton $68,140 (budget $94,624). • Johns Hopkins $68,670 — Dartmouth $71,697 — Yale $72,500 — Columbia $72,800 — Cornell $73,946 — Amherst $75,330. • UC Berkeley (public) for international students: $57,484 in tuition and fees, about $93,944 with campus housing. Aid: Princeton, Amherst, Dartmouth and Bowdoin admit international students need-blind and meet their demonstrated need; Columbia, Cornell, Penn and Caltech meet admitted students’ need but are need-aware in admission. The average international award at Amherst in 2025-26 was over $84,000. Public universities such as Berkeley give no need-based aid to international students.
Working while studying
• During studies: on-campus work up to 20 hours a week in term and 40 hours during breaks; off-campus work only through Curricular Practical Training (CPT) after one full academic year. • After graduation: Optional Practical Training (OPT) for 12 months, plus a 24-month extension for STEM graduates working for an E-Verify employer. • Note: a rule proposed on 8 October 2026 would charge schools $70,000 for a first OPT recommendation and $30,000 for a STEM extension; it is only a proposal and current rules still apply. • Changing from F-1 to an H-1B work visa inside the US is exempt from the $100,000 H-1B fee.
Last verified: October 2026· Source
Guide to studying in United StatesFaculties and programmes
1 faculty · 3 programmes
Faculties and programmes
1 faculty · 3 programmes
Programmes taught at each faculty, with study levels and teaching language where the university publishes them. Admission and funding differ per programme.
Columbia Journalism School
MasterPhDENEnglish- Digital Media· Master
- Film & Television Production· Master
- Journalism
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Partially Funded. Announced benefits: Partial Tuition Scholarship, Large Annual Fund, No Application Fee.
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. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
Track your academic readiness
Use the checklist in your profile to prepare your documents and make sure you meet this scholarship’s requirements.
Open readiness checklistSimilar scholarships
United StatesFulbright Program
The Fulbright Foreign Student Program is the U.S. government's flagship academic exchange, enabling graduate students and young professionals to pursue a master's, PhD or research in the United States. It generally covers tuition, airfare, a living stipend and health insurance. The program is run…
United StatesQS #4Harvard University
Harvard University is one of the world's most prestigious universities. For undergraduates it offers need-based financial aid that applies to international students on the same terms, meeting full demonstrated need without loans. Graduate funding is handled by each school, and PhD programs are…
United StatesQS #6Stanford University
Stanford University in California offers need-based financial aid to international undergraduates, meeting the demonstrated need of those admitted, alongside funded graduate programs and special programs such as Knight-Hennessy Scholars. Admission of international undergraduates is need-aware, so…