Linda Tirado Scholarship for Photojournalism and Journalism
Offered by Communities United Against Police Brutality
About this scholarship
Communities United Against Police Brutality offers four $5,000 Linda Tirado Scholarships to Minnesota residents pursuing photojournalism, journalism, or a substantially similar major at an accredited Minnesota higher-education institution. The fund honors photojournalist Linda Tirado and is designed for students whose studies can strengthen truthful reporting and public accountability. A new student must provide an acceptance letter, while a continuing student supplies a current transcript. Every applicant also submits a double-spaced essay of 350 to 500 words responding to one of the sponsor's four prompts. The topics examine journalism's role in exposing injustice, the effect of police violence on communities, the importance of protecting journalists, or how the applicant hopes to use journalism to make a difference. The official page labels this an ongoing scholarship and links a direct Google application form. Its first announced deadline was June 30, 2026; because the sponsor has not posted the next review date, applicants should use the live form but confirm timing with CUAPB before relying on a particular cycle. The award is restricted to Minnesota residents attending in Minnesota.
Eligibility
- Be a resident of Minnesota
- Attend an accredited higher-education institution in Minnesota
- Major in photojournalism, journalism, or a substantially similar field
- Provide an acceptance letter if entering or a current transcript if continuing
- Write a double-spaced essay of 350 to 500 words responding to one official prompt
- Complete the linked application and confirm the next review date with the sponsor