MJ Bear Fellowship
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Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
MJ Bear Fellowship
Organization: Online News Association (ONA)
Program Type: Fellowship for emerging digital journalists
- 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
Eligibility Requirements
- International (no geographic restrictions mentioned)
Geographic Scope
- 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
Program Details
- Online News Association
- 1111 North Capitol Street Northeast, Second Floor
- Washington, DC 20002
- Website: journalists.org
Contact
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
journalism
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