Category: Student Opportunities
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Apply Now: Internships with National Press Club Journalism Institute are open
The deadline to apply is April 12, 2026 at 11:59 pm ET. The National Press Club Journalism Institute is currently recruiting applicants for its paid summer internship program in Washington, D.C. Interns will have the opportunity to gain a tailored, hands-on experience in reporting, interviewing, and supporting the Institute’s mission to power journalism in the…
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Become a Lead NC fellow, applications open through April 13
Lead of NC is seeking fellows interested in joining their 2026 cohort. The program offers recent graduates with an interest in local government a full-time, 11-month paid fellowship. Applications are welcomed through April 13. Fellows will work on transformative projects in local government ranging from economic development, planning, environmental resiliency, capital finance and budgeting, citizen…
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Sinclair Broadcast Scholarship is open through April 30
The 2026 Sinclair Broadcast Group scholarship application is open for one more month. This one-time scholarship is for up to $5,000. Students pursuing careers in journalism, digital storytelling, and marketing are encouraged to apply. Eligibility Requirements: Applicants will need to provide the following materials within their application: Students may start their applications, and save them…
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Register and Prepare for Upcoming NABJ Events
Early bird registration for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ) national convention ends on April 1. Start planning your trip by getting the most affordable registration before prices increase in less than a month. The national convention is taking place August 12-16 in Atlanta, GA. NABJ also has other upcoming events including its regional…
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Register Now: HBCU Digital Media Conference taking place in Washington D.C.
There’s still time to register for HBCU Collaborative‘s HBCU Media Conference taking place in D.C, The program is designed to educate and empower future journalists and media professionals. Students, faculty, and industry leaders are encouraged to attend the two-day program, taking place at the Royal Sonesta Washington DC Dupont Circle. Registration is free. The HBCU…
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Apply for the $1500 LGBTQ+ Task Force Grant
The National Association of Black Journalists is accepting applications for the Thomas Morgan III LGBTQ+ Task Force Grant. This grant provides up to $1,500 in financial assistance for LGBTQ+ students, journalists and media professionals to attend the 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair in Atlanta. The grant is named after Thomas Morgan III, NABJ’s eighth…
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$5,000 Ethel Payne Fellowship for International Reporting
The National Association of Black Journalists is accepting applications for the 2026 Ethel Payne Fellowship, a $5,000 award supporting an NABJ member completing an international reporting project. The fellowship honors Ethel Payne, a pioneering African American journalist known for her civil rights reporting and global storytelling. Proposed projects should explore in-depth and nuanced stories about…
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Applications Open for the MacArthur Foundation Journalism & Media Internship
The John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation is accepting applications for its Summer 2026 Journalism & Media Internship. This paid opportunity, based in Chicago with a hybrid in-office and virtual schedule, allows students to support the Foundation’s journalism and media work while gaining experience in research, writing and nonprofit project coordination. Interns will review…
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Kickstart Your Journalism Career with Hearst Fellowship
Hearst Newspapers is accepting applications for the 2026 National Hearst Journalism Fellowship, a full-time, two-year program designed to launch early-career journalists into professional newsroom roles. Fellows complete two 12-month rotations at major Hearst newspapers in cities such as San Francisco, Houston, San Antonio, Albany or locations in Connecticut. Fellows will work alongside Pulitzer-winning journalists, receive…
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NBC4 Washington Is Now Accepting Summer 2026 Interns
NBC4 Washington is accepting applications for its Summer 2026 News, Digital and Community Affairs Internships. These paid opportunities allow students to gain newsroom experience across reporting, digital content and community engagement while working from NBC4’s headquarters. Interns will participate in editorial meetings, assist with researching and writing news stories, shadow producers, contribute to digital and…
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