STANFORD UNIVERSITY JOHN S. KNIGHT JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS
International Region : USA
Last date
03/12/2025
Reward
10,495,325
Qualification
Other
Post
Post Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
STANFORD UNIVERSITY JOHN S. KNIGHT JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS
Applications are invited for the John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships at Stanford. Each year, the team at Stanford University brings together up to 20 fellows from around the world to work on ideas to address the most urgent problems facing journalism. If you aspire to be a leader who can help reimagine and transform journalism, you should apply for the program. From September to June, JSK Fellows spend their time on individual and collaborative projects to address these challenges. Fellows also participate in special workshops and weekly events, explore the abundant resources on the Stanford campus and in Silicon Valley and have the option of sitting in on classes. ITEM DISCRIPTION Name STANFORD UNIVERSITY JOHN S. KNIGHT JOURNALISM FELLOWSHIPS Provided by STANFORD UNIVERSITY
- Region
- International Region : USA
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Post Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 03/12/2025 The last date to apply for this fellowship is December 03, 2025.
Eligibility
U.S. and international journalists with digital-native and legacy news organizations, independent journalists, journalism entrepreneurs and journalism innovators are eligible for our program. Applicants need to have at least five years of full-time professional journalism experience. We do not require applicants to have a college degree or experience in traditional newsrooms. (Work as a student journalist or summer intern is great experience but is not considered part of the five-year threshold.) Our program is not open to people working in public information or public relations jobs, for trade and house newsletters or magazines, for government agencies, or in academic positions. Our fellowship does not fund or support book or reporting projects, and we are not a business accelerator.
Award & availability
Stated amount: 10,495,325 As a JSK Fellow, you will benefit from: Individual coaching and customized workshops to help build the leadership resilience and mindsets needed to navigate and lead change. A purposefully designed cohort experience that fosters opportunities for meaningful and enduring personal and professional connections. The time and freedom to explore the intellectual offerings of a world-class university. Access to the worldwide JSK alumni network. A stipend of $125,
- Stanford tuition and Stanford health insurance for fellows and a health supplement if enrolling dependents in Stanford health insurance. We also provide advice on finding rental housing. No. Of Scholarship - 20
Application
No Separate Application or Fee is Required to get the scholarship, it will be automatically considered, once you enrolled for the program. Applications for international fellowships must be submitted by December. Applicants should propose a project that is focused on addressing some aspect of what we believe are the most urgent problems facing journalism:
- Challenging Misinformation and Disinformation
- Holding the Powerful Accountable
- Eradicating News Deserts and Strengthening Local News
- Fighting Bias, Intolerance and Injustice
Selection process
- First All the application form will be evaluated.
- After evaluation, eligible candidates will be shortlisted for the scholarship.
- Shortlisting of candidates will be done by authorities. Other Info Expectations Being a JSK Fellow is a full-time commitment. You be asked to forgo other professional work to focus on the fellowship experience. You will receive a monthly stipend and the ability to enroll in health insurance through Stanford for you and your dependents. You will be expected to: Be in residence at Stanford during the academic year, from September to May. Dedicate yourself full-time to the fellowship. Attend weekly meetings with your cohort and biweekly meetings with your adviser as well as other occasional JSK events. Publicly share your work and insights throughout the year. Work collaboratively with people who offer a range of ideas, experiences and perspectives.
Contact
Address: 450 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305, United States Email: jskfellowships@stanford.edu Phone: +1 650-723-2300 Apply Now https://jsk.stanford.edu/become-a-fellow