The Freelance Fellowship provides cash awards to assist independent journalists with investigative projects. The fellowships are awarded for non-fiction project proposals which demonstrate impact, breadth and significance. Proposals for books, documentaries, cable series and other long-form projects are eligible. We also accept proposals for shorter term work such as video or audio projects for broadcast or online sites, articles for newspapers, magazines, online sites and niche news publications, among others. Proposals that deal with whistleblowers, business ethics or privacy issues will be given priority. It is intended to support work that will primarily be published or broadcast in the U.S. and in outlets where the primary audience will be at least a part of the American public. Applicants must be journalists who make their living primarily as freelancers and need assistance in conducting investigative projects. Three clips showcasing the applicant's investigative work are required. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.