2026 DR. JACK G. SHAHEEN MASS COMMUNICATIONS SCHOLARSHIPS
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2026 Dr. Jack G. Shaheen Mass Communications Scholarships
Scholarship Award amount $5,000
Established 1997!
111 previous scholarship recipients!
Purpose
Recognize and award Arab-American university students who excel in Media Studies.
Eligibility
University students enrolled in the September 2026-2027 academic year. Juniors, Seniors and Graduate School students majoring in Journalism, Television, Radio and/or Film.
Applicants
Mail and include the following items to ADC’s Research Institute c/o ADC V. P. Nabil Mohamad.
l. Two letters of recommendation signed by your Mass Communications professors.
2. Print copies and/or email links of your relevant work.
3. Share how Dr. Jack Shaheen’s work has influenced you (Note: Dr. Shaheen's Arab Stereotype collection is at NYU). Include this in your one page statement explaining your goals.
4. State that you are a U.S. citizen of Arab heritage.
5. Confirm what year you will be in 2026-2027 year (Jr. Sr. or Graduate School). If attending a different university in 2026-2027 please attach acceptance letter and verify you will attend.
6. Submit official academic transcripts (minimum 3.0 GPA is required).
7. Permanent home address, mobile number and email address.
Application Deadline: Sunday, April 12, 2026
All of the above requirements MUST be in your application. Incomplete or late applications will not be accepted. The above requirements are firm. Please do not apply unless you meet all requirements. Thank you.
Submit all materials to:
ADC Research Institute
Attention: Mr. Nabil Mohamad - ADC Vice President
910 17th NW
Suite 1000
Washington, DC 20006