journalism fellowships & internships

Listed alphabetically. ***deadline is approaching swiftly.

Fellowships

California Local News Fellowship
  • Application fee: none
  • Application dates: deadline March 26, 2023
  • Eligibility: Early career journalist.
  • Benefits: starting salaries of $60,000-$65,000 and benefits from the University of California
  • Guidelines: see their website
Nieman Fellowship
  • Application fee: none
  • Application dates:
    • International Nieman Fellowship applicants: December 15
    • U.S. Nieman Fellowship applicants: February 14
  • Eligibility: 5+ years of journalism experience
  • Benefits
    • spend two full semesters at Harvard auditing classes 
    • a stipend of $80,000 paid over a nine-month period
  • Guidelines: see their website
National Public Radio: Kroc Fellowship
  • Application fee: none
  • Application dates: August
  • Eligibility: recent graduates
  • Benefits
    • $50,000 and benefits, including paid vacation over 12 months
  • Guidelines: see their website
Poynter-Koch Media and Journalism Fellowship
  • Application fee: none
  • Application dates: deadline March 10, 2023
  • Eligibility: early career journalist
  • Benefits: Unclear, full-time, year-long paid commitment at a local newsroom.
  • Guidelines: see their website
Texas Tribune: Fellowship
  • Application fee: none
  • Application dates: deadline October 30th, 2022
  • Eligibility: recent graduates and enrolled students
  • Benefits: Paid (not sure what the salary is)
  • Guidelines: see their website

Internships

Emma Bowen Foundation
  • Application fee: none
  • Application dates: Rolling deadline.
  • Eligibility: currently enrolled student of color at a higher education institution.
  • Benefits: Paid (varies)
  • Guidelines: see their website

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