Scholarships and Internships for Journalism Students

1. National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) Scholarships

  • Amount: $1,500–$5,000
  • Eligibility: NABJ members, high school seniors, undergrad or grad students majoring in journalism or media-related fields
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2. National Association of Hispanic Journalists (NAHJ) Scholarships

  • Amount: Up to $5,000
  • Eligibility: NAHJ members pursuing careers in journalism or communications
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3. Emma Bowen Foundation Fellowship

  • Type: Scholarship + Paid Internship
  • Eligibility: Students of color interested in media, journalism, and tech
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4. Washington Women in Journalism Scholarships (AAJA DC Chapter)

  • Amount: Varies
  • Eligibility: Women of color pursuing journalism careers, especially from the D.C. region
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5. Knight-Wallace Journalism Fellowship (University of Michigan)

  • Amount: Full funding + stipend
  • Eligibility: Mid-career journalists, open to diverse applicants
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Internships for Aspiring Journalists of Color

1. Dow Jones News Fund Internship Program

  • Includes: Paid summer internships + training
  • Fields: Data journalism, editing, digital media
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2. ProPublica Emerging Reporters Program

  • Type: Mentorship + $9,000 stipend
  • Eligibility: Students of color who want to pursue investigative journalism
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3. NPR Internships

  • Includes: Paid internships in news, production, design, and social media
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4. NBCUniversal Media Internship Program

  • Type: Paid internship across digital, TV, and radio
  • Eligibility: College students from underrepresented communities
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5. Capitol Hill Press Internship (CHIP)

  • Type: Internship in Congressional press offices
  • Eligibility: BIPOC students interested in political journalism
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Mentorship, Workshops, & Fellowships

1. NAJA-NPR NextGen Radio Project

  • Type: Weeklong journalism training with mentoring
  • Focus: Audio storytelling and digital production
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2. Maynard Institute's Maynard 200 Fellowship

  • Type: Career development for journalists of color
  • Includes: Workshops, coaching, and newsroom training
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3. The New York Times Student Journalism Institute

  • Type: Intensive training for college journalists
  • Eligibility: Open to students affiliated with NABJ, NAHJ, AAJA, and NAJA
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4. The GNI Fellowship (Google News Initiative)

  • Type: Paid summer internships at local newsrooms
  • Eligibility: Students from diverse backgrounds
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