We are thrilled to announce the continuation of our new and innovative fellowship: Fellowship for the Future of Journalism-Advancing Truth, Equity and Justice.
The Fellowship for the Future of Journalism gives students from diverse backgrounds the training and platform to create a path toward continuing education and a future career telling stories of and to their local communities and communities around the world. In May 2023, we seated our first cohort: seven high school students from New York City public schools. In April 2025, with 100% retention throughout the fellowship, our first class graduated — all with plans to attend college and many with plans to pursue journalism.
This year, with generous support from the Pinkerton Foundation, we’re able to seat our 2nd cohort and expand the class, inviting ten students to join us on a great adventure of growth and learning.
Each student selected begins this paid fellowship at the end of their sophomore year and will complete 21 months of training, working through a custom curriculum with a dedicated teacher and mentor. This comprehensive program will allow students to shine, go beyond the fundamentals and produce content that will be published by the Nation Fund for Independent Journalism and by The Nation.
