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Bold.org Local Journalism Grant

Funded by
$1,000
1 winner$1,000
Awarded
Application Deadline
Apr 17, 2020
Winners Announced
Jun 5, 2020
Education Level
Any
Eligibility Requirements
Degree:
Current high school student or above

Faced with intense pressure, it is as important as ever that talented reporters be supported in their pursuit of quality journalism.

This is particularly true at the local level. Without sufficient local journalism, residents go without the information they need to make critical decisions, hold institutions accountable, and cast informed votes.

In 2014, 1 in 5 reporters worked in NYC, DC, or LA, compared to 1 in 8 in 2004. This decrease in local coverage is likely to have a detrimental impact on our communities; local issues are more likely to be bipartisan and bring communities closer together.

The Bold.org Local Journalism Grant supports aspiring journalists, and will cover costs for a local journalism project proposed by the recipient.

Applicants must be current students in high school or at any accredited undergraduate or graduate degree program at a 4-year, 2-year, vocational, or technical institution in the US. The grant will go towards funding a local journalism project undertaken by the recipient in their community.

Selection Criteria:
Passion for journalism, Quality of project
Published January 10, 2020
Essay Topic

  1. Why are you passionate about journalism? Which journalism projects have you pursued in the past?
  2. What local journalism project would you like to pursue? Explain why this project will be important for your community. Why is this a story worth telling?
  3. To which local newspaper(s) do you plan on pitching your story?
  4. If you receive the grant, how would you use the funding?

500–1000 words

Winning Application

Charlotte D'Orsi
Syracuse UniversityVentura, CA

FAQ

When is the scholarship application deadline?

The application deadline is Apr 17, 2020. Winners will be announced on Jun 5, 2020.