Fellowships & Grants Directory
Updated December 29, 2009
Knight-Wallace Fellows at Michigan
The Fellowship is designed to broaden perspectives, nurture intellectual growth, and inspire personal transformation. International travel is an integral part of this; currently excursions include Argentina and Russia. With no deadlines to worry about, you are free to explore the expanse of scholarship available at the University of Michigan. Multi-platform training features a workshop by instructors from the Poynter Institute and a “backpack” of equipment supplied to each Fellow to help tailor new techniques to individual demands. Leading academics and figures of major interest in journalism give seminars and discuss issues. Speakers have included Mike Wallace, Charles Gibson, Seamus Heaney, Michele Norris, Gloria Steinem, Ken Auletta, Michael Moore, Ellen Weiss, Clarence Page, Patrick Oliphant, Anne Garrels, Richard Ford, Brian Tierney, George Soros, Tom Friedman, Jill Abramson, Ira Glass, Bob Mankoff and Paul Tash.
| Agency | : | U. of Michigan |
| Deadline | : | February 1 |
| Address | : | Wallace House University of Michigan |
| Contact | : | Candice Liepa |
| http://www.kwfellows.org | ||
AAAS Fellowships for Reporters in Developing Regions
Description: Fellowships to support promising young science reporters from developing regions of the world.
| Agency | : | American Association of the Advancement of Science |
| Deadline | : | TBA |
| Address | : | American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) 1200 New York Avenue, NW |
| Contact | : | Ginger Pinholster Director, Office of Public Programs |
| http://www.aaas.org/news/press_room/reporterfellowship.shtml | ||
Arizona Humanities Council (AHC) General Grants
Description: General Grants are competitive awards available for community-initiated projects that have as their primary purpose to help Arizonans understand and appreciate the humanities. The interpretation of the humanities must be central to all AHC-funded programs.
| Agency | : | Arizona Humanities Council (AHC) |
| Deadline | : | Quarterly (see website): Aug 31, 2009, Jan 8, 2010, Mar 5, 2010, May 7, 2010 |
| Address | : | The Ellis-Shackelford House 1242 N. Central Avenue |
| Contact | : | Arizona Humanities Council |
| http://www.azhumanities.org/ggrants1.php | ||
Arthur F. Burns Fellowship Program for German and American Journalists
Description: Each year 20 outstanding media professionals from the United States and Germany are awarded an opportunity to report from and travel in each other\\\\\\\'s countries as part of The Arthur F. Burns Fellowship Program. The program offers 10 young print and broadcast journalists from each country the opportunity to share professional expertise with their colleagues across the Atlantic while working as \\\\\\\"foreign correspondents\\\\\\\" for their hometown news organizations
| Agency | : | Arthur F. Burns Fellowship Program |
| Deadline | : | March, 2010, Check Website |
| Address | : | The Arthur F. Burns Fellowship, International Center for Journalists 1616 H Street NW |
| Contact | : | Mario Scherhaufer |
| http://www.icfj.org/OurWork/Fellowships/BurnsFellowships/tabid/207/Default.aspx | ||
Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund
Description: The Consulate General of Sweden administers a non-academic professional travel grant of up to 25,000 SEK in support of intensive research trips to Sweden.
| Agency | : | Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund |
| Deadline | : | November 15, 2009 |
| Address | : | Consulate General of Sweden in New York One Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 45th Floor |
| Contact | : | The Bicentennial Swedish-American Exchange Fund |
| http://www.swedenabroad.com/Page____18552.aspx | ||
Journalism Fellowships in Public Health
The Knight Journalism Fellowship Program supports an on-going fellowship|program at the CDC for working journalists from print, radio, television or Internet who cover science, medicine, health or health policy and are committed to journalistic excellence
| Agency | : | Center for Disease Control and Prevention |
| Deadline | : | Check website - February 2010 |
| Address | : | CDC Foundation, ATTN: Knight Fellowship Program 50 Hurt Plaza, Suite 765 |
| Contact | : | n/a |
| http://www.cdcfoundation.org/ | ||
| : | hubertfellowship@cdcfoundation.org | |
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Public Radio Program Fund
Description: The role of the Program Fund is to support programming that makes public radio invaluable to its listeners. Given today\'s complex media landscape where consumers have a myriad of choices for audio content, CPB Radio is targeting several strategic areas for program investment. The areas targeted present opportunities to further the mission of public radio, increase service on new media platforms and differentiate programming.
| Agency | : | Corporation for Public Broadcasting |
| Deadline | : | please check the website |
| Address | : | Corporation for Public Broadcasting 401 Ninth Street, NW |
| Contact | : | Kathy Merritt, Director, Program Investments |
| http://www.cpb.org/grants/ | ||
Jefferson Fellowships for Journalists
Description: The Jefferson Fellowships, founded by the East-West Center in 1967, promote better public understanding of the United States, Asia and the Pacific Islands through a program of dialogue, study and travel for print and broadcast journalists. The fellowship, offered two times a year, is an immersion course on cultures and current issues of the region. The grant funds economy class, roundtrip airfare to and from Honolulu, Hawaii as well as program-related air and ground transportation, lodging, and meals for participating journalists. A modest per diem is also provided.
| Agency | : | East-West Center |
| Deadline | : | Twice a year, check website |
| Address | : | Ease-West Seminars, East-West Center 1601 East-West Road |
| Contact | : | Susan Kreifels |
| hhttp://www.eastwestcenter.org/seminars-and-journalism-fellowships/journalism-fellowships/... | ||
| : | jefferson@eastwestcenter.org | |
Entergy Charitable Foundation Grants
The goal of the Entergy Charitable Foundation (ECF) is to support initiatives that help create and sustain thriving communities. ECF has a special focus on low-income initiatives as well as educational and literacy programs.
| Agency | : | Entergy Charitable Foundation |
| Deadline | : | February 1st, May 1st, and August 1st. |
| Address | : | Entergy Charitable Foundation P. O. Box 61000 |
| Contact | : | Entergy Charitable Foundation Grants |
| http://www.entergy.com/our_community/ECF_grant_guidelines.aspx | ||
ICFJ McGee Journalism Fellowship
Description: Each year, a McGee Fellow is posted to one or more nations in southern Africa for three to four months. The Fellow is based at a university, media assistance organization or journalism association to conduct professional development programs for local journalists in topics that best fit the local journalists\' needs and the Fellow\'s expertise. The Fellow will also seek out journalists who would benefit from professional development programs in the United States.
| Agency | : | International Center for Journalists |
| Deadline | : | April 16 |
| Address | : | International Center for Journalists, 1616 H Street, NW, 3rd floor |
| Contact | : | Patrick Butler |
| http://www.icfj.org/mcgee.html | ||
IRP Fellowships in International Journalism
The IRP Fellowships aim to strengthen the U.S. public\'s understanding of key international topics by helping to educate early- and mid-career U.S. journalists by providing them with access to leading international experts in the United States, and offering them opportunities to do reporting projects overseas. As part of their 13-week program, IRP Fellows travel for five weeks to the country or region of their choice.
| Agency | : | International Reporting Project |
| Deadline | : | April 1 |
| Address | : | Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies 1619 Massachusetts Ave, NW |
| Contact | : | International Reporting Project |
| http://www.journalismfellowships.org | ||
Jostens Community Grants
Jostens Community Grants provide support to organizations that enhance the lives of youth and promote educational opportunities that significantly and positively impact children from birth through college.
| Agency | : | Jostens Foundation |
| Deadline | : | Quarterly (2009: August 25, November 24) |
| Address | : | Jostens Foundation 3601 Minnesota Drive |
| Contact | : | Teresa Olson |
| (952) 830-3235 (Office) | ||
| http://www.jostens.com/company/community/ | ||
| : | foundation@jostens.com | |
European Journalism Fellowships in Berlin
Each year, 10 to 15 fellowships are awarded to journalists from Eastern and Western Europe and the United States who want to spend two semesters engaging in research in Berlin.
| Agency | : | Journalisten-Kolleg of the Freie Universitaet Berlin |
| Deadline | : | please email for deadline information. |
| Address | : | Europäische Journalisten-Fellowships (EJF) Journalisten-Kolleg der Freien Universität Berlin |
| Contact | : | European Journalism-Fellowships |
| http://www.ejf.fu-berlin.de/3.html?lang=en | ||
Judith Rothschild Foundation
The Foundation makes grants to present, preserve, or interpret work of the highest aesthetic merit by lesser known American artists who have died after September 12, 1976.* The primary emphasis is to promote public awareness of the scope of the artists\' achievements as well as direct aesthetic experience of their work.
| Agency | : | Judith Rothschild Foundation |
| Deadline | : | Not offering in 2009 |
| Address | : | 1110 park Avenue |
| Contact | : | Elizabeth Slater, VP, Grant Program |
| http://www.judithrothschildfdn.org/guidelines.html | ||
Knight Center for Specialized Journalism Fellowships
Description: A premier national program with a 18-year track record of offering free top-quality seminars for print and broadcast and online reporters, editors and editorial writers. At Knight Center seminars journalists receive in-depth training in subjects related to their coverage -- law, health, science, society, demographics, national and international affairs.
| Agency | : | Knight Center for Specialized Journalism Fellowships |
| Deadline | : | Topics vary - seminars offered throughout the year |
| Address | : | Knight Center for Specialized Journalism, University of Maryland 1117 Cole Field House |
| Contact | : | Carol Horner, Director or Peggy DeBona, Assistant Director |
| http://www.knightcenter.umd.edu/ | ||
John S. Knight International Journalism Fellowships
Description: The Knight International Journalism Fellowships Program is a private-sector effort designed to share professional expertise and offer assistance to journalists in countries without a tradition of a free press. Professionals are dispatched to media organizations to teach, train and consult. The purpose of the program is one of mutual benefit: to help colleagues nurture the development of a strong and free press, and to enhance understanding among news professionals of the press and cultures of countries throughout the world.
| Agency | : | Knight International Journalism Fellowships |
| Deadline | : | Check website - ongoing |
| Address | : | Knight International Press Fellowships, International Center for Journalists |
| Contact | : | Knight International |
| (202) 737-3700 (Office) | ||
| http://www.knight-international.org/ | ||
| : | knight@icfj.org | |
Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and in Economics and Business Journalism
Description: The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship Program in Economics and Business Journalism offers qualified journalists the opportunity to enhance their understanding and knowledge of business, economics, and finance. Up to ten Fellows are named each year and receive free tuition plus a stipend to offset living expenses in New York City. The Fellowship is conducted during Columbia’s academic year from August through May.
| Agency | : | Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism |
| Deadline | : | March, 2010 Check Website |
| Address | : | Graduate School of Journalism, Columbia University Mailcode 3850 |
| Contact | : | Terri Thompson, Director |
| http://www.jrn.columbia.edu/knight-bagehot/ | ||
Lindbergh Foundation
Description: The Lindbergh Foundation provides grants to men and women whose individual initiative and work in a wide spectrum of disciplines furthers the Lindberghs\\\\\\\' vision of a balance between the advance of technology and the preservation of the natural/human environment.
| Agency | : | Charles A. and Anne Morrow Lindbergh Foundation |
| Deadline | : | June 10, 2010 |
| Address | : | Lindbergh Foundation 2150 Third Avenue North, Suite 310 |
| Contact | : | Leslie A. Barstow, VP for Business Development |
| http://www.lindberghfoundation.org/grants/index.php | ||
Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities
Description: The Foundation makes grants to non-profit organizations to support radio programs, films, and videos that explore humanities themes. Grants toaward production, pre-production, and distribution. Public humanities projects bring historical, cultural or ethical perspectives to bear on topics and issues of interest to our communities. It funds humanities projects designed primarily for general, out-of-school, adult audiences.
| Agency | : | Massachusetts Foundation for the Humanities |
| Deadline | : | Quarterly - check website |
| Address | : | Massachusetts Foundation|for the Humanities 66 Bridge Street |
| Contact | : | Ellen Rothman |
| http://www.masshumanities.org/?p=glance | ||
Metcalf Diversity in Environmental Reporting Fellowships and Annual Workshops
Description: Diversity in Environmental Reporting Fellowships - A 42-week science and reporting fellowship available to six working minority journalists. The fellowship program supports diversity, science training, and informed reporting on the environment. Annual Workshop for Journalists - A week-long immersion program fellowship in marine and environmental sciences, is available to 12-14 journalists. The workshop emphasizes basic methods of scientific research, the principles and ethics that guide scientific inquiry, and how to analyze and interpret data.
| Agency | : | Metcalf Institute for Marine and Environmental Reporting |
| Deadline | : | January 18, 2010 |
| Address | : | Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental|Reporting URI Graduate School of Oceanography |
| Contact | : | Fellowships Coordinator |
| (401) 874-6211 (Office) | ||
| http://www.metcalfinstitute.org | ||
| : | fellowships@metcalfinstitute.org | |
Metcalf Institute Environmental Reporting Fellowships
The Diversity Fellowships in Environmental Reporting is a 42-week fellowship program that provides traditionally under-represented racial and ethnic minority journalists with an opportunity to learn basic science, gain environmental research and reporting skills, and apply new knowledge and skills in a 38-week reporting assignment.
The Diversity Fellowships program consists of four weeks of independent study at the University of Rhode Island\\\\\\\'s Graduate School of Oceanography with science faculty mentors, including an orientation and immersion workshop that integrates science and environmental justice issues; and 38 weeks of reporting on science and the environment with reporter and editor mentors. Fellows may work in radio, television, and print outlets such as The American Prospect; The Boston Globe; Chicago Tribune/chicagotribune.com; The Christian Science Monitor; EarthSky Communications; High Country News; Los Angeles Times; Minnesota Public Radio; National Geographic; NOVA Science Television; The Providence Journal; Sacramento Bee; Salon.com; PRI\\\\\\\'s The World; and Talk of the Nation: Science Friday.
| Agency | : | Metcalf Institute |
| Deadline | : | January 18, 2010 |
| Address | : | Metcalf Institute for Marine & Environmental|Reporting URI Graduate School of Oceanography |
| Contact | : | Fellowships Coordinator |
| (401) 874-6211 (Office) | ||
| (401) 874-6486 (Fax) | ||
| http://www.metcalfinstitute.org | ||
| : | fellowships@metcalfinstitute.org | |
MetLife Foundation Grants
Description: In recognition of the arts\' contribution to the health, vitality and development of our communities, MetLife Foundation and MetLife provide grants to a variety of cultural organizations throughout the country. Support is emphasized for projects with large and diverse audiences that help promote greater understanding among different cultures. In addition, grants are made for arts education initiatives that contribute to the development of young people.
| Agency | : | MetLife Foundation Grants |
| Deadline | : | Rolling |
| Address | : | 27-01 Queens Plaza North |
| Contact | : | MetLife Foundation |
| http://www.metlife.com/about/corporate-profile/citizenship/metlife-foundation/apply-for-gr... | ||
National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences
The Recording Academy\'s Grant Program offers funding for: 1) efforts that advance the archiving and preservation of the music and recorded sound heritage of the Americas; 2) research and research implementation projects|related to music such as teaching m
| Agency | : | National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences |
| Deadline | : | check website |
| Address | : | The Recording Academy Grant Program 3402 Pico Blvd. |
| Contact | : | n/a |
| http://www.grammy.com/ | ||
Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants
Challenge America: Reaching Every Community Fast-Track Review Grants
| Agency | : | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Deadline | : | May 2010, Check Website |
| Address | : | Nancy Hanks Center 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW |
| Contact | : | National Endowment for the Arts |
| http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/GAP10/Challenge.html | ||
| : | fasttrack@arts.gov | |
National Endowment for the Arts Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth Grants
Description: The Learning in the Arts for Children and Youth category offers funding for projects that help children and youth acquire knowledge and understanding of and skills in the arts. Projects must provide participatory learning and engage students with skilled artists, teachers, and excellent art.
| Agency | : | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Deadline | : | June, 2010 Check Website |
| Address | : | Nancy Hanks Center 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW |
| Contact | : | National Endowment for the Arts |
| http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/GAP10/LITA.html | ||
NEA Funding for Arts on Radio and Television
Grants available to support development, production, and national distribution of radio and television programs on the arts. Priority given to artistically excellent programs with potential to reach a significant national audience. Programs may deal with
| Agency | : | National Endowment for the Arts |
| Deadline | : | Check website - September |
| Address | : | Nancy Hanks Center 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW |
| Contact | : | National Endowment for the Arts |
| (202) 682-5400 (Office) | ||
| http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/Media.html | ||
| : | webmgr@arts.endow.gov | |
Reuters Foundation Fellowship Program at Green College Oxford UK
Description: The Foundation runs two fellowship programmes, offering a practical form of professional assistance to established technologists and journalists. Fellows are able to step back from work pressures and study special interests and projects, broadening their international experience. The Reuters Foundation Programme at Green College Oxford University (UK)brings together mid-career journalists from around the world to pursue individual studies with different faculties of the University as well as participating in a series of topical seminars.
| Agency | : | The Reuters Foundation |
| Deadline | : | Check website |
| Address | : | The Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism Department of Politics and International Relations |
| Contact | : | The Reuters Foundation |
| +44 (0)1865 611090 (Office) | ||
| http://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/fellowships/ | ||
| : | noemail@nowebsite.com | |
National Endowment for the Humanities Radio Projects Grants
Description: NEH supports radio programs that address significant figures, events, or developments in the humanities and draw their content from humanities scholarship. Grants are made to radio organizations and stations, as well as to independent radio producers affiliated with non-profit institutions. Development and production grants available.
| Agency | : | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Deadline | : | Check website |
| Address | : | Nancy Hanks Center 1100 Pennsylvania Ave. NW |
| Contact | : | National Endowment Humanities |
| http://www.neh.gov/ | ||
National Endowment for the Humanities Radio and Television Grants
The NEH is an independent grant-making agency of the United States government dedicated to supporting research, education, and public programs in the humanities. One way in which the Division of Public programs supports the endowment\'s mission is by fundi
| Agency | : | National Endowment for the Humanities |
| Deadline | : | check website |
| Address | : | 1100 Penn Ave., NW |
| Contact | : | n/a |
| http://www.neh.gov/grants/index.html | ||
Paul Miller Washington Reporting Fellowships
Description: Seminars, field trips and demonstrations designed to help orient journalists new to Washington, especially regional reporters. Paul Miller Fellows dedicate one day a month for nine months, September through May, to intensive study sessions on such subjects as the federal budget and appropriations processes, campaign finance, congressional lobbying and the federal court system. The emphasis is always on translating what happens in Washington into news of value to regional news organizations.
| Agency | : | National Press Foundation |
| Deadline | : | June, 2010 Check Website |
| Address | : | National Press Foundation 1211 Connecticut Ave. , NW, Suite 310 |
| Contact | : | Nolan Walters |
| (202) 663-7285 (Office) | ||
| http://www.nationalpress.org/programs3516/programs_list.htm?cat=Paul%20Miller%20Washington... | ||
| : | nolan@nationalpress.org | |
NYFA Artists\\\' Fellowships
The NYFA Artists\\\\\\\' Fellowships are UNRESTRICTED $7,000 cash awards made to individual originating artists living and working in the state of New York. Grants are awarded in 16 artistic disciplines, with applications accepted in eight categories each year.
| Agency | : | NYFA Artists\\\' Fellowships |
| Deadline | : | Nov 2009 |
| Address | : | 155 Avenue of the Americas, 14th Floor |
| Contact | : | New York Foundation for the Arts |
| (212) 366-6900 x217 (Office) | ||
| http://nyfa.org/afp | ||
| : | nyaafp@nyfa.org | |
NYFA Artists\' Fellowships
Special Opportunity Stipends (S. O. S.), a project|of the New York foundation for the Arts, working in collaboration with arts councils and cultural|organizations across New York State, are designed to help individual artists of all disciplines|take advan
| Agency | : | NYFA\\\'s Special Opportunity Stipends (SOS) |
| Deadline | : | Sep 24, 2009 check website for later dates |
| Address | : | 155 Avenue of the Americas, 14th Floor |
| Contact | : | Shawn Miller |
| http://www.nyfa.org/level2.asp?id=21&fid=1 | ||
RTNDF Beat Reporting Fellowships
Descriptions: Vada and Col. Barney Oldfield National Security Reporting Fellowship - A $1,000 award given annually to a reporter or producer in radio or television news to help them cover national defense and security issues. Jacque Minnotte Health Reporting Fellowship - This $2,000 award recognizing excellence in health or medical television and radio reporting
| Agency | : | Radio and Television News Directors Foundation |
| Deadline | : | May - check website |
| Address | : | 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 |
| Contact | : | Irving Washington RTNDF Fellowship Program |
| http://www.rtnda.org/pages/media_items/beat-reporting-fellowships559.php?id=559 | ||
Minority Fellowships
RTNDF awards fellowships for radio and television journalists. Opportunities are available for minority and beat|reporting.
| Agency | : | Radio and Television News Directors Foundation |
| Deadline | : | Check Website |
| Address | : | 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 |
| Contact | : | Stacey Staniak |
| (202) 467-5218 (Office) | ||
| http://www.rtnda.org/pages/media_items/minority-fellowships560.php?g=177?id=560 | ||
| : | staceys@rtnda.org | |
Rosalynn Carter Fellowships For Mental Health Journalism
Description: The Carter Center Mental Health Program in Atlanta, GA provides six one-year fellowships for U.S. journalists to report on a selected topic regarding mental health or mental illnesses. The Fellowships are designed to increase accurate reporting on mental health issues and decrease incorrect, stereotypical information. Each journalist awarded will receive a $10,000 stipend. Applicants must have at least three years of professional experience in print or electronic journalism, submit an application packet (packet found online), and attend orientation and presentation meetings in September at the beginning and end of the Fellowship year. Fellows will not be required to leave their current employment. Awards will be announced July 10, 2009.
| Agency | : | The Carter Center |
| Deadline | : | April 19, 2010 |
| Address | : | The Carter Center Mental Health Program One Copenhill, 453 Freedom Parkway |
| Contact | : | Rebecca G. Palpant, M.S., Program Development Coordinator |
| http://www.cartercenter.org/health/mental_health/fellowships/index.html | ||
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Scholarships for Outstanding Undergraduate and Graduate Students
Description: AAJA/Cox Foundation Scholarship - $2,500 to students pursuing careers in print, broadcast or photo journalism. AAJA/S.I. Newhouse Foundation Scholarships - up to $5,000 each to college students pursuing careers in newspaper print journalism. Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship - $2,000 to a promising Asian American male broadcaster. Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship - $2,000 to a graduating high school senior who is enrolling in college and pursuing a journalism career. AAJA-CNN Scholars - Four students majoring in broadcast or online journalism will be given college scholarships of $25,000 each, awarded over four years. Vincent Chin Memorial Scholarship - $5,000 to a journalism student committed to keeping Vincent Chin's memory alive.
| Agency | : | The Asian American Journalists Association |
| Deadline | : | Deadlines vary, so please check website for the deadline you are looking for. |
| Address | : | 1182 Market Street Suite 320 |
| Contact | : | Albert Lee, Professional Programs Coordinator |
| http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/scholarships/ | ||
National AAJA General Scholarship Awards
The Asian American Journalists Association (http://www.aaja.org)is a nonprofit organization that works to encourage Asian Pacific Americans to enter the ranks of journalism, to work for fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific Americans, and to increas
| Agency | : | The Asian American Journalists Association |
| Deadline | : | Deadlines vary, so please check website for the deadline you are looking for. |
| Address | : | 1182 Market Street Suite 320 |
| Contact | : | Albert Lee, Professional Programs Coordinator |
| http://www.aaja.org/programs/professional/fellowships/ | ||
Student Media Projects at the AAJA National Convention
The Asian American Journalists Association (http://www.aaja.org)is a nonprofit organization that works to encourage Asian Pacific Americans to enter the ranks of journalism, to work for fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific Americans, and to increas
| Agency | : | The Asian American Journalists Association |
| Deadline | : | Deadlines vary, so please check website for the deadline you are looking for. |
| Address | : | 1182 Market Street Suite 320 |
| Contact | : | Albert Lee, Professional Programs Coordinator |
| http://www.aaja.org/programs/professional/fellowships/ | ||
The Mary Moy Quan Ing Memorial Scholarship
The Asian American Journalists Association (http://www.aaja.org)is a nonprofit organization that works to encourage Asian Pacific Americans to enter the ranks of journalism, to work for fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific Americans, and to increas
| Agency | : | The Asian American Journalists Association |
| Deadline | : | Deadlines vary, so please check website for the deadline you are looking for. |
| Address | : | 1182 Market Street Suite 320 |
| Contact | : | Albert Lee, Professional Programs Coordinator |
| http://www.aaja.org/programs/professional/fellowships/ | ||
The Minoru Yasui Memorial Scholarship Award
The Asian American Journalists Association (http://www.aaja.org)is a nonprofit organization that works to encourage Asian Pacific Americans to enter the ranks of journalism, to work for fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific Americans, and to increas
| Agency | : | The Asian American Journalists Association |
| Deadline | : | Deadlines vary, so please check website for the deadline you are looking for. |
| Address | : | 1182 Market Street Suite 320 |
| Contact | : | Albert Lee, Professional Programs Coordinator |
| http://www.aaja.org/programs/professional/fellowships/ | ||
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Internship Grants
Description: AAJA Internship Grant for Broadcast - A grant of $2,000 to a student participating in a broadcast internship at a television or radio network. This internship grant is intended to support the intern and give him or her an opportunity to practice daily journalism and network with professionals while gaining valuable career-building experience. The Stanford Chen Internship Grant - three internship grants that will be used to aid interns in small- to medium-size newspapers or broadcast stations throughout the country. Convention Student Projects -
Student Media projects at the Annual AAJA National Convention provide students with an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience in news production and reporting in a professionally-guided atmosphere of convergence using the latest communications technology.
| Agency | : | The Asian American Journalists Association |
| Deadline | : | Deadlines vary, so please check website for the deadline you are looking for. |
| Address | : | 1182 Market Street Suite 320 |
| Contact | : | Albert Lee, Professional Programs Coordinator |
| http://www.aaja.org/programs/for_students/journalism_internship_grants/ | ||
Asian American Journalists Association (AAJA) Fellowships
Description: AAJA Fellowship - To help members attend short-term professional training and skills development programs. Grants of up to $1,000 are offered to provide assistance. AAJA Business Fellowship - AAJA offers business fellowships to members interested in developing a better understanding of the collective challenges of running a newspaper or media company.
Poynter Institute Fellowship -Two fellowships for current members to attend selected management training courses held at The Poynter Institute in St. Petersburg, FL. Tuition and hotel costs are covered by Poynter, while transportation costs are covered by AAJA.
Knowledge at the Wharton Business Journalism Fellowship - An opportunity to attend a four-day seminar by covering the cost of tuition, materials and meals. The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania is a leader in helping journalists build a foundation of business and economic knowledge upon which they can draw as they communicate these complex issue to their readers.
| Agency | : | The Asian American Journalists Association |
| Deadline | : | see website |
| Address | : | 1182 Market Street Suite 320 |
| Contact | : | Albert Lee, Professional Programs Coordinator |
| http://www.aaja.org/programs/professional/fellowships/ | ||
The Siani Lee Broadcast Internship for Television
The Asian American Journalists Association (http://www.aaja.org)is a nonprofit organization that works to encourage Asian Pacific Americans to enter the ranks of journalism, to work for fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific Americans, and to increas
| Agency | : | The Asian American Journalists Association |
| Deadline | : | Deadlines vary, so please check website for the deadline you are looking for. |
| Address | : | 1182 Market Street Suite 320 |
| Contact | : | Albert Lee, Professional Programs Coordinator |
| http://www.aaja.org/programs/professional/fellowships/ | ||
The Stanford Chen Internship Grant
The Asian American Journalists Association (http://www.aaja.org)is a nonprofit organization that works to encourage Asian Pacific Americans to enter the ranks of journalism, to work for fair and accurate coverage of Asian Pacific Americans, and to increas
| Agency | : | The Asian American Journalists Association |
| Deadline | : | Deadlines vary, so please check website for the deadline you are looking for. |
| Address | : | 1182 Market Street Suite 320 |
| Contact | : | Albert Lee, Professional Programs Coordinator |
| http://www.aaja.org/programs/professional/fellowships/ | ||
Casey Journalism Center Five-Day and Two-Day Fellowships
Description: Five-Day Fellowships - Be one of 30 print, broadcast and online journalists chosen for a fellowship at CJC's five-day conference, held annually outside of Washington, D.C. Participate in discussions with renowned experts and build your skills in journalism workshops. Past conferences have covered children's health, crime, adolescence, working families and other critical topics. Two Day Fellowships - These sessions help 30 journalists develop compelling story ideas and extensive source lists. CJC fellowships are held throughout the country, often in partnership with journalism schools.
| Agency | : | The Casey Journalism Center on Children and Families |
| Deadline | : | January 7, 2007 - check website for future fellowships |
| Address | : | Casey Journalism Center on Children and Families 4321 Hartwick Road, Suite 320 |
| Contact | : | The Casey Journalism Center on Children and Families |
| http://www.casey.umd.edu/fellowships/index.html | ||
Paul Robeson Fund For Independent Media
Description: the Fund supports media activism and grassroots organizing by funding the pre-production and distribution of social issue film and video projects and the production and distribution of radio projects, made by local, state, national or international organizations and individual media producers. The Fund solicits projects of all genres that address critical social and political issues, combine intellectual clarity with creative use of the medium and demonstrate understanding of how the production will be used for progressive social justice organizing.
| Agency | : | The Funding Exchange |
| Deadline | : | Not accepting applications in 2009 |
| Address | : | Paul Robeson Fund for Independent Media Funding Exchange 666 Broadway, #500 |
| Contact | : | Aleah Bacquie Vaughn, grants program officer |
| http://www.fex.org/content/index.php?pid=29 | ||
Reuters Foundation Fellowship Program at Stanford
Description: The Foundation runs two fellowship programmes, offering a practical form of professional assistance to established technologists and journalists. Fellows are able to step back from work pressures and study special interests and projects, broadening their international experience. The Digital Vision Program at Stanford University offers outstanding technologists the opportunity to use their vision and talent to devise information technology solutions to humanitarian problems in the developing world.
| Agency | : | The Reuters Foundation |
| Deadline | : | spring - check website |
| Address | : | Digital Vision Program Cordura Hall |
| Contact | : | The Reuters Foundation |
| http://www.rdvp.org/ | ||
Trust for Mutual Understanding
Description: The Trust for Mutual Understanding is an American foundation supporting cultural and environmental exchange between the United States, Russia, and Eastern and Central Europe.
| Agency | : | Trust for Mutual Understanding |
| Deadline | : | February 1 and August 1 |
| Address | : | Trust for Mutual Understanding 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Room 5600 |
| Contact | : | Richard S. Lanier, Director |
| (212) 632-3405 (Office) | ||
| http://www.tmuny.org/ | ||
| : | tmu@tmuny.org | |
German Marshall Fund Journalism Fellowships
Description: The German Marshall Fund has been offering Journalism Fellowships since1999, to expand the quantity and quality of coverage of European and trans-atlantic issues in U.S. media. Each year, Journalism Fellowships are awarded to roughly 20–30 print and broadcast journalists working on a wide variety of transatlantic issues relating to American and European foreign and domestic policies and economic concerns.
| Agency | : | The German Marshall Fund of the United States |
| Deadline | : | rolling deadline |
| Address | : | The German Marshall Fund of|the United States 1744 R Street, NW |
| Contact | : | Ursula Soyez, Program Officer |
| http://www.gmfus.org/template/page.cfm?page_id=103 | ||
USC Annenberg Getty Arts Journalism Fellowship Program
Description: For mid-career journalists to attend this unique, expense-paid opportunity to establish a new standard of excellence in arts and culture coverage. The three-week residency in Los Angeles familiarizes the Fellows with the city\\\\\\\'s vibrant cultural scene as a means to strengthen their intellectual and analytical journalism skills, fill them with new story ideas and make them consider their hometowns in new lights.
| Agency | : | USC Annenberg |
| Deadline | : | July, Check Website |
| Address | : | USC Annenberg/Getty Arts Journalism Fellowship 300 S. Frand Ave., Suite 3950 |
| Contact | : | Sasha Anawalt |
| http://annenberg.usc.edu/CentersandPrograms/ProfessionalEducation/GettyArtsJourn.aspx | ||
RTNDF Minority Fellowships
Descriptions: N.S.Bienstock Fellowship - A $2,500 award recognizing a promising minority journalist in radio or television news. Michele Clark Fellowship - $1,000 award for young, promising minority professionals
in television or radio news. Eligibility: Must have 10 years of experience or less for both fellowships.
| Agency | : | Radio and Television News Directors Foundation |
| Deadline | : | May, Check website |
| Address | : | RTNDF Fellowship Program 1600 K Street, NW, Suite 700 |
| Contact | : | Irving Washington |
| http://www.rtnda.org/pages/media_items/minority-fellowships560.php?g=177?id=560 | ||
ALFRED FRIENDLY PRESS FELLOWSHIPS
| Agency | : | AFPF |
| Deadline | : | August 2010, check website |
| Address | : | 1100 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 1310 |
| Contact | : | AFPF Program Manager |
| http://www.pressfellowships.org/ | ||
| : | info@pressfellowships.org | |
NEA Access to Artistic Excellence
Access to Artistic Excellence encourages and supports artistic creativity, preserves our diverse cultural heritage, and makes the arts more widely available in communities throughout the country. While projects in this category may focus on just one of these areas, the Arts Endowment recognizes that many of the most effective projects encompass both artistic excellence and enhanced access. Support is available to organizations for projects that do one or more of the following:
* Provide opportunities for artists to create, refine, perform, and exhibit their work.
* Present artistic works of all cultures and periods.
* Preserve significant works of art and cultural traditions.
* Enable arts organizations and artists to expand and diversify their audiences.
* Provide opportunities for individuals to experience and participate in a wide range of art forms and activities.
* Enhance the effectiveness of arts organizations and artists.
* Employ the arts in strengthening communities.
| Agency | : | |
| Deadline | : | 8/13/09 |
| Address | : | 1100 Pennsylvania Avenue NW |
| Contact | : | Media Arts Specialist |
| 202-682-5742 (Office) | ||
| http://www.nea.gov/grants/apply/GAP10/MediaAAE.html | ||
| : | smithm@arts.gov | |
- By far the most important thing to note about this list is that it refers to ONLY radio-related FELLOWSHIPS and GRANTS.
- By its very nature, it is often hard to determine where to draw the line as to what to include in the list and what to exclude. If the agency in question specifically states that they give a fellowship/grant either generally to 'broadcast media' or specifically to radio projects, we have included it. If the agency contacted stated it does not give fellowships/grants to radio producers, the entry was not included in this list.
- For the most part, these are domestic U. S. fellowships and grants, although we have included some key foreign ones as well. Also, because the territory we cover is so vast, there are many local or regional fellowships and grants we haven't included. If you know of others, please tell us.
- The dates for "Deadline" should be used in a general sense. To confirm the official deadlines and complete rules for any of the fellowships/grants listed, you MUST contact the agency itself. Because there are so many agencies with different application and fellowship calendars, these dates sometimes refer to the current official deadline, but they might refer to last year's deadline. This list should be used for general planning purposes only! OFFICIAL DATES MUST BE CONFIRMED WITH THE AGENCY ITSELF!
- This is a work-in-progress. We have tried to be as inclusive and accurate as possible, but with this much data, changes occur all the time. Please use our Fellowships Directory Update Form to send errors, corrections, omissions and suggestions. Also, the vast majority of these fellowships and grants are honorable and respectable, but if any of the agencies seem to be a bit shady or disreputable, let us know of your experiences with them.
- If you win a fellowship or grant -- from this list or elsewhere -- please let us know: airspace@airmedia.org.
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