Quick Facts

Eligible CountriesAny
Host CountryUSA
Area of StudyOthers
Application Deadline15 November 2026 — 7 days left
Scholarship TypeFellowship
FundingPartial
Mode of StudyIn-person
ReferenceRAS-2026-2436
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About This Scholarship

The Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Awards provide financial support and professional opportunities for university students pursuing careers in international journalism. Recipients receive either a $3,000 scholarship for independent work or a $4,000 fellowship for reporting time in the bureau of a leading news organization.

What This Scholarship Covers

  • $3,000 scholarship for independent academic or journalistic work or $4,000 fellowship to support time working in a major news bureau such as Associated Press
  • Reuters
  • And Bloomberg.

Who Can Apply

  • 1 Must be currently enrolled full-time in a university degree program as a college junior, college senior, or graduate student at the application deadline.
  • 2 Must be an international student studying at a U.S. college or university, or a U.S. citizen studying abroad.
  • 3 Must have a demonstrated interest in pursuing international journalism.

How to Apply

1
Prepare a one-page autobiographical cover letter detailing interest in journalism, international focus, and career plans.
2
Prepare a one-page resume highlighting journalism-related experience, skills, language abilities, and visa or passport status.
3
Submit a journalism work sample choosing from print, photojournalism, video journalism, or audio journalism formats following specific formatting instructions.
4
Submit the complete application by November 15, 2026.
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