ProPublica Emerging Reporters Program

About the Program

The Emerging Reporters Program provides a $9,000 stipend, along with mentoring and trips to the National Institute for Computer-Assisted Reporting conference and our New York office, for five students each year who work or want to work at college journalism outlets: newspapers, websites, radio stations or TV stations. 

Qualifications & Eligibilities

• All students who will be juniors or seniors in college this academic year are eligible to apply.
• African Americans, Latinos and other people of color are especially encouraged to do so.
• Participants are expected to take a full course load during the 2019-20 school year.
• Applicants must also demonstrate financial need. 
• Must be residing within the U.S. with U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency Card (Green Card)

Timing & Compensations

This year’s program will run from September to June, with mentors and program participants in contact by phone and email.

The $9,000 stipend will be paid out in the following order:

• $4,500 will be paid at the beginning
• another $4,500 will be paid midway point of the program

More Questions?

Email emerging.reporters@propublica.org with any additional questions.

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