Scholarship

Jennifer Leonard Scholarship

Investigative Reporters and Editors

Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
341
Days
April 3 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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What you'll need:
  • Checkmark Other - Investigative/journalistic work
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
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Description

Journalism students or early-career professional journalists (three years or less of post-college work experience) is eligible to apply. Women of color and trans women are encouraged to apply. Applicants must submit LinkedIn page or link to resume, links two clips showcasing investigative/journalistic work, Link to college transcript (for students only), and a letter of support from your supervisor/manager/adviser describing how this training would be beneficial and affirming that you will be given time to attend the training. Independent journalists: this letter will serve as a recommendation letter. For more information, kindly visit the scholarship's website.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkRestricted to female students
  • CheckmarkRestricted by race for Black, Hispanic, Asian/Pacific Islander or American Indian/Alaska Native students
  • CheckmarkRestricted to students studying Journalism
  • CheckmarkRestricted by ethnic heritage: Indian, Latin American/Caribbean, African, Hispanic

How to Apply

What you'll need:

  • Checkmark Other - Investigative/journalistic work
  • Checkmark Application Form
  • Checkmark Financial Need Analysis
  • Checkmark Recommendations Or References
  • Checkmark Resume
  • Checkmark Transcript
For more info, please visit our site
Contact Anna Lopez
Director of Partnerships
anna@ire.org
Tel: 301-852-9547 Address 221 S. Eighth St.
Columbia, MO 65201