Varies
Avg. Amount Awarded
174
Days
September 9 2025
Application Deadline
N/A
Renewable
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Philip L. Graham Diversity Fellowships

Description

The Diversity Fellowships are funded by the Philip L. Graham Fund, the IRE Diversity Development Fund and individual donors. The goal of the fellowships is to increase the diversity of IRE's membership. Journalists, educators, and students of color, those who identify as part of the LGBTQ+ community, and/or with disabilities are eligible to apply. The applicant's LinkedIn page or link to their resume is required. Students must submit their college transcript. Journalists must submit two clips of their investigative or journalistic work, if applicable. A letter of support from the applicant's supervisor, manager, or adviser describing how this training would be beneficial and affirming that the applicant will be given time to attend the training may also be submitted. For independent journalists, this letter will serve as a recommendation letter. Please visit the scholarship's website for more information.

Eligibility Requirements

  • CheckmarkMust attend a university or a four-year college
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Contact Anna Lopez
Director of Partnerships
anna@ire.org
Tel: 301-852-9547 Address 109 Lee Hills Hall, Missouri School of Journalism
221 S. Eighth St.
Columbia, MO 65201