Gustavo Godoy Scholarship for Excellence in Journalism

The Gustavo Godoy Scholarship for Excellence in Journalism is available to Journalism students, benefitting Spanish-speaking students in Florida International University’s Journalism + Media program.

For consideration, the applicant must meet the following minimum requirements:

  • Journalism + Media degree seeking student
  • A minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher
  • Submit a 500 word essay
    Students must be US Citizens, Permanent Resident or International Students on an F1 visa to be eligible

Questions- contact the Office of Scholarships at scholarships@fiu.edu.

Award
Varies
Deadline
05/30/2025
Supplemental Questions
  1. In a 500-words essay, please respond to the following questions:
    • Beyond your language proficiency, what personal experiences, cultural understanding, or specific skills do you possess that you believe would significantly contribute to the field of Spanish-language journalism and make you a strong candidate for this scholarship?
    • Explain the importance of ethical journalism in today’s society and how you plan to uphold these values in Spanish-Language media.
    • What are you career aspirations in journalism, and how do you plan to achieve them?