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JEA First Amendment Press Freedom Award

Journalism Education Association

Hybrid Online entry; competition-specific local qualifiers, performances or award events may require in-person attendance Dec 15, 2026

First-round school media First Amendment questionnaire; winning school recognized at national journalism convention; round two for selected schools

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Opportunity type: Competition
Subtype: Competition / Award
Academic field: Journalism / School Media
Format: Hybrid
Location: Online entry; competition-specific local qualifiers, performances or award events may require in-person attendance
Application status: Open

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Grades eligible: High-school media PROGRAM award, not individual student scholarship; student editor and adviser/admin apply
Residency: High-school media PROGRAM award, not individual student scholarship; student editor and adviser/admin apply
Other requirements: High-school media PROGRAM award, not individual student scholarship; student editor and adviser/admin apply

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Main deadline: Dec 15, 2026
Application requirements: High-school media PROGRAM award, not individual student scholarship; student editor and adviser/admin apply

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Hello, I am interested in JEA First Amendment Press Freedom Award. Could you confirm the following for the current cycle? 1. What is the required application fee cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 2. What is the required program fee cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 3. What is the required housing cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 4. What is the required meals cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 5. What is the required travel cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 6. What is the required local transportation cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 7. What is the required materials cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 8. What is the required required equipment cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 9. What is the required other mandatory costs cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 10. What is the required deposit cost for the current cycle, and can it be waived or covered? 11. What must I pay before attending? Is any deposit credited toward fees, and when are reimbursements paid? Thank you.

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