2025 Griot Drum Scholarship Awards - Tampa Bay Association of Black Journalists

Griot Drum Scholarship Award Application
Student Name*

First NameLast Name
Permanent Address (validates connection to Tampa Bay)*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Current Mailing Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip Code
Phone Number*
Please enter a valid phone number.
School Email*
example@example.com
Personal Email
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College or University Name*
What is your school classification for the 2025-2026 academic year?*

FreshmanSophomoreJuniorSeniorGraduate Student
What is your projected graduation date?*

MonthDayYear
Select random day in the term if exact date is unknown.
What is your projected graduation date?*
Include month and year.
Submit an essay or video detailing your journalism or communications career aspirations. (Minimum 300 written words or a video up 90 seconds).*
Please ensure that the link to view or download your essay document or video does not require a login or special credentials.
You may upload required documents here.

College transcripts (unofficial) • Work samples (published, broadcast, or school assignments) • One letter of recommendation • Essay, if preferred
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Griot Drum Scholarship Award Application