The Chips Quinn Scholars Program for Diversity in Journalism program, operated by the Newseum Institute and funded by the Freedom Forum, matches qualified candidates with participating news organizations from across the country for 10- to 12-week paid internships. The program aims to provide training and support that will open doors to news and information careers and bring greater diversity to the newsrooms of the United States. Scholars take part in a one-week training program followed by the internship.
Awards website:
http://www.newseuminstitute.org/initiatives/chips-quinn-scholars-program-for-diversity-in-journalism
Eligibility:
College juniors, seniors, graduate students and recent graduates with majors in journalism or career goals in journalism are eligible to apply. (Sophomores may also apply, but preference is given to more advanced students.) Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents.
Typical Deadline:
October
Academic Awards & Fellowships is located in room 409 of Miller on the Undergraduate Campus.
email campion@lclark.edu
voice 503-768-7435
Fellowships Advisor
David Campion
Academic Awards & Fellowships
Lewis & Clark
615 S. Palatine Hill Road
Portland OR 97219