Category: Student Opportunities
-
Join the UNCF ESPN Rhoden Fellowship for HBCU Journalists
Applications for the UNCF ESPN Rhoden Fellowship Program are open! The UNCF ESPN Rhoden Fellowship Program, funded by ESPN, is a yearlong opportunity from June 2025 to May 2027 designed to develop the next generation of journalists from HBCUs. The program allows selected fellows to gain real-world reporting experience through multimedia storytelling, event coverage and…
-
Apply Now: Walt Disney UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program
Applications for the Walt Disney UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program are open! The Walt Disney UNCF Enhanced Scholars Program, in partnership with UNCF, is providing high-achieving college students with scholarships and internships designed to prepare them for careers in the entertainment industry. The program offers career-readiness tools and professional development through experiential learning, mentorship and internship…
-
Join APSE’s Virtual Session on Landing Internships in Sports
The N.C. A&T Student Chapter of the Associated Press Sports Editors (APSE) will host its annual virtual session on landing an internship on Wednesday, Oct. 22. Leon Carter of The Athletic and Naila Meyers of the Minnesota Star Tribune will cover the best strategies for landing an internship and navigating the application process for 2026…
-
Apply Now: Sports Journalism Institute Class of 2026
The Sports Journalism Institute (SJI) is now accepting applications for aspiring sports journalists for the Class of 2026. Interns will gain hands-on experience in sports journalism through newsroom immersion, mentorship, and opportunities to connect with industry professionals. The program has produced alumni working at leading organizations, including ESPN, The Athletic, MLB.com, The Baltimore Banner and…
-
Apply Now: Quinn Coleman Scholarship for Aspiring Music Industry Professionals
Students can now apply for the Quinn Coleman Scholarship for a chance to receive tuition scholarships, stipends and an internship at the Recording Academy or Latin Recording Academy. The scholarship aims to support and prepare the next generation of creators and professionals in the music industry through professional development and access to resources. Five students…
-
Apply Now: Jovita Moore Memorial Scholarship for Aspiring Journalists
NABJ, in partnership with Cox Media Group (CMG), is now accepting applications for the Jovita Moore Memorial Scholarship. CMG is sponsoring the scholarship with an annual $25,000 investment to support passionate journalism students. CMG is an industry-leading media company with 15 television brands, including ABC, CBS and Fox affiliates, and 45 radio stations that aim…
-
Applications Now Open for #NABJ2026 Students Multimedia Projects
NABJ’s #NABJ26 Student Multimedia Projects is providing students nationwide with a weeklong opportunity to experience in-person and virtual workshops and training sessions led by industry-leading journalists and public relations experts. Accepted students will cover the 2026 NABJ Convention & Career Fair taking place Aug. 12–16 in Atlanta, and local stories. Alongside seasoned journalists and public…
-
EA Madden Scholarship: Apply Now for up to $12,000
Applications for the EA Madden Scholarship Program are open! The EA Madden Scholarship Program, in partnership with UNCF, is providing HBCU students up to a $12,000 merit award, professional development and exposure in the gaming industry through a one-of-a-kind EA Sports experience. Accepted students will gain behind-the-scenes access to EA Sports, the EA Madden NFL…
-
Apply Now: McClatchy HBCU News Internship for Journalism Students
McClatchy Media’s HBCU News Intern Program is offering HBCU students and recent graduates passionate about journalism a hands-on newsroom experience in summer 2026. The McClatchy Company is a media company that owns 30 newspapers in 14 states, including The Miami Herald, The Sacramento Bee, The Kansas City Star, The Fort Worth Star-Telegram and The Charlotte…
-
2026 NABJ Acel Moore Scholarships: Apply Now for $3,000
The 2026 NABJ-Acel Moore Scholarships will award two NABJ student members $3,000 each. The scholarship honors NABJ co-founder Acel Moore, who sought to make a difference in the world through journalism. Moore worked as a reporter, columnist and editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer, where he was one of the first Black journalists hired. He went…
Stories We Tell 