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.

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.