Eugene C. Pulliam Fellowship for Public Service Journalism
Direct application
Eligibility
About this scholarship
Mid-career U.S. journalists employed as opinion writers or as reporters focused on analytical or public-service journalism may apply, including freelancers who devote most of their time or income to that work. Applicants need at least three years of relevant experience, strong writing and analytical ability, and a plan to publish within six to 12 months. Work must be in English.
The SPJ Foundation fellowship provides up to $100,000 for study, research, and travel on a public-interest project. More than one fellow may be selected in a year, with funding divided at the judges' discretion. Fellows do not have to leave their jobs.
Submit a cover letter with project purpose, timeline, and stipend plan; an editor endorsement (including for self-employed applicants); a one-page biography; and five samples of opinion or analytical writing.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Cover letter stating the proposed project's purpose and nature, timeline, and stipend-use plan
- Editor endorsement of the project, including for self-employed applicants
- One-page professional biography and summary of professional experience
- Five samples of opinion or analytical writing
- endorsement of the project by an editor
- one-page professional biography and summary of professional experience
- five samples of opinion or analytical writing
- Propose a project intended for publication within six to 12 months.
- Freelance applicants must devote most of their time or income to the eligible journalism work.