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Scripps Howard Fellowship

Scripps Howard Fund

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Overview

Scripps Howard Fellowship

Program Type: Yearlong fellowship for journalists

Focus Areas: Investigative journalism, reporting skills development, leadership training

Geographic Scope: National (partnership with ProPublica in New York City and Scripps Washington Bureau in Washington, D.C.)

Eligibility:

Professional journalists with demonstrated excellence in reporting

Award-winning journalists preferred

Diverse backgrounds and experience levels considered

Program Details:

Duration: One year (e.g., June 2018 - May 2019)

Placement: Fellows work at ProPublica and/or Scripps Washington Bureau/Newsy

Selection: Highly competitive (540+ applicants for inaugural class, 4 selected)

Training: Exclusive off-site sessions on leadership, project management, and entrepreneurial skills

Mentorship: Work alongside reporters and editorial leaders in newsrooms

About Scripps Howard Foundation:
The Scripps Howard Foundation supports philanthropic causes important to The E.W. Scripps Company with special emphasis on excellence in journalism. It is a leader in journalism education, scholarships, internships, minority recruitment and development, literacy and First Amendment causes.

Contact: Rebecca Cochran, The E.W. Scripps Company, 513-977-3023

Website: scripps.com/foundation

How to Apply

Application Process

Timeline:

Application period opens September 1 annually (based on 2018 example)

Selection from competitive applicant pool (540+ applications for inaugural class)

Four fellows selected for yearlong program

Required Information:

Professional journalism background and portfolio

Demonstration of reporting excellence

Interest in investigative journalism and leadership development

Note: Specific application materials and detailed requirements not provided in source documents. Contact Scripps Howard Foundation for current application details.

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