2026 JMC School London Scholarships

Applications are now being accepted for undergraduate students in the School of Journalism and Mass Communications who will be enrolled as full-time students (12-credit hours) in Fall 2026. Scholarships will cover expenses for students’ travel to London in conjunction with the KU-Arizona State football game.

Apply By March 27!

The travel dates will likely be from Sept. 12 to Sept. 20 (dates can and will change), and recipients agree to conduct work under the direction of JMC staff/faculty. As part of an eight-week, three-credit class, JMC 500 students will receive the opportunity to:

  • Produce content for professional media organizations
  • Meet and learn from communications professionals in London

We welcome applications from students currently enrolled as JMC majors in one of the following concentrations: Digital Marketing Communications, Advertising and Public Relations, Media Arts & Production, Multimedia Journalism, and/or Sports Media & Society.

Eligible students need the following:

  • Minimum of junior standing
  • By Fall 2026, have taken or are currently enrolled in at least one of the following: JMC 430, JMC 440, JMC 445, JMC 551, JMC 552, JMC 553, JMC 560, JMC 626

Each fellow will receive a travel grant to be determined that will cover flights and some lodging.

Apply on Qualtrics by March 27 to be considered. 

The application should include:

  • A 400-word essay addressing the following questions:
    • How will this London experience impact your career goals?
    • How will this experience enhance your future work in your specific concentration(s)?
    • What unique activity, content or contribution do you feel you can make as an individual contributor and as part of the larger School of Journalism’s team traveling to London?
  • Applicant’s resume
  • Applicant’s portfolio website
  • One reference letter from a faculty member within your concentration

Selections will be made by April 10, 2026. The following will be considered as positive factors in the selection of successful candidates:

  • Evidence of outstanding academic/industry accomplishment and potential for continued achievement as a media professional
  • Explanation of how the content you produce during this experience would benefit you, your concentration and the School of Journalism and Mass Communications as a whole

Scholarship recipients will be required to obtain a passport and United Kingdom Travel Authorization by May 31, 2026, and attend planning meetings in May, August and September. The passport has to be valid until March 31, 2027. If you do not have a passport meeting these criteria now, it is strongly encouraged to start the process.

Shortly after returning from London, scholarship recipients must also write a letter thanking donors and guest lecturers/speakers for funding their opportunity. Recipients also agree to have their work and likenesses appear in JMC marketing materials.

For questions related to this fellowship application, contact Dr. Steve Bien-Aimé, interim Sports Media & Society chair, at bienaime@ku.edu.