Sinclair Announces 2026 Annual Scholarship Winners
Now in its thirteenth year, the program has awarded more than $480,000 in tuition assistance
BALTIMORE—Sinclair has awarded scholarships to 15 university students as part of its annual Sinclair Scholarship program.
The annual program invests in the future of the media industry by helping students complete their education and pursue careers in journalism, broadcasting, digital storytelling, marketing, public relations, communications, and related fields.
“The future of this industry will be shaped by the storytellers and communicators we invest in today. These outstanding students aren't just impressive; they're a glimpse of what's coming,” said Chris Ripley, Sinclair's president and CEO. “Sinclair is proud to support their academic journeys and look forward to seeing the impact they make in the years ahead.”
Now in its thirteenth year, the program has awarded more than $480,000 in tuition assistance since its inception.
This year, Sinclair awarded $48,600 in scholarships to the following students:
- Sara Alvarez – University of Southern California
- Jocelyn Bilker – The Pennsylvania State University
- Riddhi Bora – The University of Texas at Austin
- Sydney Chan – Syracuse University
- Michelle Ifediba – University of California, Berkeley
- Yasmin Kerikar – Brooklyn College
- Josiah Lee – North Carolina State University
- Kelcie Lee – University of California, Berkeley
- Philip Lam – Northwestern University
- Katareena Roska – Northwestern University
- Samantha Smith – West Virginia University
- Sophie Starkey – The University of Tennessee, Knoxville
- Abeni Townsend – Clark University
- Chloe Waites – Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University
- Josiah Wonnell – Abilene Christian University
More information about the Sinclair Scholarship and this year's recipients can be found here.
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