The Online News Association (ONA) HBCU Digital Media Fellowship

Online News Association (ONA)

Amount: $1,000
Deadline: March 1 (2026 - check for 2027 updates)
Level: undergraduate, graduate
Renewable: No

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About

This ONA fellowship supports students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) interested in digital journalism, fostering diversity and innovation in online news.

Eligibility

  • Citizenship: US
  • Demographic: african-american
  • Must be a student enrolled at an HBCU pursuing a career in digital journalism.

Required Materials

  • Application form
  • Essay
  • Resume
  • Work samples (digital journalism)

Timeline

Applications open typically in January. Deadline March 1. Winners notified in late spring.

Tips

Showcase your digital journalism skills and your vision for how you can contribute to the evolving media landscape. Highlight any projects using new technologies.