Scripps Journalism Grants for Hispanic and Latino internship programs

• Eligibility Criteria
  – The application is open to existing non-profits;
  – Organisations and/or individuals not registered as a 501(c)(3) are welcome to apply using a fiscal sponsor.
• Type of Funding: Programmatic
• Target Region: United States of America
• Application Language: English

Applications are now open for the Scripps journalism grants, a Scripps Howard Grant Program to support journalism education by giving students the tools and resources necessary to produce impactful work.

Hispanics and Latinos make up 20% of the U.S. population but only 12% of those working in media, and representation of Hispanics and Latinos in newsrooms has barely budged over the last decade.

The Scripps journalism grants seek to fund new journalism internship programs aimed at increasing the number of Hispanic and Latino journalists working in specific regions where they are under-represented in newsrooms.

The goal of this internship program will be to open doors for young Latinos to get paid professional experience and mentorship – which will hopefully kick-start their journalism careers.

What you will get?

• The one-year grant will fund internships for at least one to two students enrolled in college-level courses or recent college graduates.
• It can also be used to cover startup costs such as creating a website, marketing materials, research and other expenses.
• Grant recipients can apply for additional support from the Fund in 2025 and 2026.

Funding Information

The Scripps Howard Fund will provide a grant of up to $40,000 for new journalism internship programs aimed at increasing the number of Hispanic and Latino journalists working in specific regions where they are underrepresented in newsrooms.

See here to learn more and apply.

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