Calling all journalism students – OMNI Television has launched its OMNI Scholarship program for 2024.  These scholarships are open to all eligible students pursuing post secondary studies in a journalism-related field and who are interested in ethnic and third-language journalism.  OMNI will award 10 scholarships of $2,000 each this Fall, with awardees for each province/region being selected by members of their respective OMNI Advisory Councils.  Deadline to submit is no later than 1:00 PM EST, Wednesday, May 15, 2024.  

• OMNI Scholarship Program invests in third-language journalism talent and supports post-secondary students majoring in journalism-related fields who wish to pursue a career in ethnic and third-language journalism. Up to ten (10) scholarships will be available at the bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or diploma level program
• These scholarships are valued at $2,000 CAD each, valid for one year
• An eligible applicant must:

• Have Canadian citizenship or permanent residency status in Canada as of the application deadline date
• Be planning to start or continue full-time studies towards your bachelor’s degree, master’s degree or a diploma program in a journalism-related field.

For more information and to submit an online application, visit https://portal.scholarshippartners.ca/welcome/omnitv_EN/

OMNI is home to daily national newscasts, a variety of locally produced current affairs programs, broadcast in 6 languages, and airs popular entertainment shows from around the globe. OMNI supports journalism students interested in providing news and information to Canadians in the languages they understand.  

To learn more about OMNI scholarships, visit www.omnitv.ca/scholarships or www.omnitv.ca/bourses