Scholarship Overview

• The Haynes Johnson Scholarship is open to all undergraduate journalism students.

Applicable course, university and country

This scholarship is applicable for Bachelors Degree

This scholarship is applicable for the following courses in University of Maryland in USA

• BA in Journalism

• All Undergradute Journalism programs

Scholarship amount details

Scholarship amount can be used for

Type of Expense	Indicates if scholarship can be used for this type of expense
Tuition & Fees	✔Scholarship amount can be used for this
Living Expense	×Not covered in scholarship
Accommodation	×Not covered in scholarship
Air Fare/Travel Expenses	×Not covered in scholarship
Spouse/Child Care	×Not covered in scholarship
Health Cover	×Not covered in scholarship
Application	×Not covered in scholarship
Others	×Not covered in scholarship

Student Awards

Number of students to be awarded: Varies

Scholarship Eligibility

Special Restrictions

• No Special Restriction applicable

Exams Details

Exam name	Indicates if exam is required and cutoff (if any)
TOEFL	Required (minimum score 95)
IELTS	Required (minimum score 7)

Eligibility

• The Haynes Johnson Scholarship is open to all undergraduate journalism students

• Scholarships are only available for current and incoming Merrill students for the upcoming academic year

• applicants should meet the eligibility to be considered for scholarship:
  • the university expects you, at a minimum, to have completed the following coursework by high school graduation.
  • The most competitive freshman applicants exceed these minimum requirements, earning a strong A-/B+ or better average in their high school coursework while taking several honors and/or Advanced Placement or International Baccalaureate courses and additional academic electives.
    • 4 years of English
    • 2 Years of foreign language
    • 3 Years of history or social science
    • 3 Years of science in at least 2 different areas with at least 2 lab experiences
    • 4 Years of math, including Algebra I, Geometry & Algebra II
      • If you complete Algebra II prior to your final year, you must complete the 4-year math requirement by taking a course that utilizes non-trivial algebra, such as Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics, College Algebra.
  • English Language Requirement:
    • Ielts: UMD passing score: 7
    • Duolingo: 120
    • TOEFL: UMD passing score: 95

Application Process for this scholarship

Application Documents

Type of documents	Indicates if this type of document is required to be submitted
LOR	Required
Essays	Required
CV	Required
Official transcripts	Required

• Essay: This is your opportunity to share your personality and experiences with the Admission Committee. Get inspired by one of our essay questions.
• Activities and awards list or resume: Tell university how applicant spend their time outside the classroom! Please start by sharing the two experiences outside of academics that are most important to you. Whether community involvement, the arts, sports, work experience, research opportunities, family involvements or other activities and hobbies, you should share only what has been particularly meaningful
• Two letters of recommendation: Two letters of recommendation are required: one from your school counselor and one from a teacher. Recommendations must be sent to us directly from the recommender.
• Official copy of your high school transcripts
• Official copy of your college transcripts (if necessary)
  • If you have completed any collegiate coursework, each institution you've attended must submit an official copy of your college transcripts listing all courses you attempted/completed
• Official standardized test scores (optional): UMD is currently test-optional through to the Spring and Fall 2025 application cycles. Students can choose whether or not to submit SAT/ACT scores with their application

Scholarship Application

Students will be auto-considered for this scholarship when they apply for the courses on which this scholarship is applicable. No separate application is needed.

Important Dates

	Date	Additional Details
Application final end date	January 20, 2025	Fall Enrollment Beginning in Late August Regular Deadline: Jan. 20 Spring Enrollment Beginning in Late January Regular Deadline: Must apply by Aug 1
Regular decision	April 01, 2025	Fall Enrollment Beginning in Late August: By April 1
Enrollment Confirmation Deadline	May 01, 2025	Fall Enrollment Beginning in Late August:  May 1 Spring Enrollment Beginning in Late January: 30 days from date of admission

Please note that these dates could be in local country times and may not be IST (Indian standard time).