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MJ Bear Fellowship

ONLINE NEWS ASSOCIATION

Foundation Annual Grants for Journalism

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Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

MJ Bear Fellowship

Organization: Online News Association (ONA)

Program Type: Fellowship for emerging digital journalists

    Eligibility Requirements

  • Age: Born between Oct. 6, 1987, and Oct. 5, 1994 (as of 2017 requirements)
  • Employment Status: Must be a working digital journalist (either for an organization or self-employed)
  • Language: Must be fluent in English
  • Project Involvement: Must be involved in a digital journalism project
  • Student Status: Full-time students are NOT eligible
  • Diversity: ONA encourages applications from journalists of diverse backgrounds

    Geographic Scope

  • International (no geographic restrictions mentioned)

    Program Details

  • Mentioned as one of ONA's core programs
  • 2025 cohort was introduced in August 2025
  • Part of ONA's commitment to supporting journalists at various career stages

    Contact

  • Online News Association
  • 1111 North Capitol Street Northeast, Second Floor
  • Washington, DC 20002
  • Website: journalists.org

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

journalism

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