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Avg. Amount Awarded
337
Days
March 1 2025
Application Deadline
48
Awarded last year
N/A
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Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference Program

Description

The annual Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference for high school juniors returns to the nation's capital. After three years of online meetings, the Freedom Forum is pleased to welcome students again to in-person activities including remarks from top journalists and visits to the U.S. Capitol and other landmarks in Washington, D.C. Students selected for the program receive an all-expenses-paid trip and a scholarship to the college of their choice. Two letters of recommendation are required. Letters should describe your qualities, interest in journalism and characteristics that make you a free spirit. Letter writers must be familiar with your journalistic work and personal characteristics. Three journalistic work samples and two essays must be submitted. Please visit the award's website for more information.

Amount Details

$1,000
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Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust be an undergraduate student
  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
  • CheckmarkMust currently be a high school student

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For more info, please visit our site
Contact info@freespirit.org
Tel: 202-292-6100 Address 9893 Brewers Court
Laurel, MD 20723