Amount: $1,500
Deadline: May 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No
About
Supports students from HBCUs interested in digital journalism, providing mentorship, training, and a stipend to attend the ONA conference.
Eligibility
- Citizenship: US
- GPA: 2.5+
- Demographic: african-american
- Students attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs)
- Interest in digital journalism
Required Materials
- Application form
- Essay
- Resume
- Work samples (digital journalism)
- Transcripts
- Recommendation letter
Timeline
Applications open in early spring. Deadline May 1. Fellows selected in early summer.
Tips
Showcase your digital journalism skills through a strong portfolio. Explain how this fellowship would enhance your career goals in the digital media landscape.