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Offered by The National Press Club
Are you a college junior or senior of color who has secured an on-site journalism internship in Washington, D.C., to take place in the upcoming semester? If so, the Lewis Scholarship may be a great opportunity for you! Each spring, summer, and fall, the scholarship awards approximately $10,000 each in housing and stipend costs to multiple college upperclassmen of color who demonstrate a commitment to a journalism career in the nation’s capital. Recipients will receive housing through the Washington Intern Student Housing program. To apply, interested students must submit a 500-word essay, transcript, resume, three published journalistic samples, three letters of recommendation, a brief statement of financial need, and a letter or email of acceptance showing that they have secured an on-site journalism internship in Washington, D.C. If this sounds like a good opportunity for you, we encourage you to apply! Keep on reading to learn more.
The National Press Club is a professional and social club for working journalists and communications professionals that has been a Washington institution for more than a century. Founded in 1908 as a haven for reporters in the nation’s capital to relax, enjoy a drink and play cards, the National Press Club has flourished to become the World’s Leading Professional Organization for Journalists™, one of the most popular event venues in the nation's capital for hosting professional and social events, and a full-service multimedia production facility to help communicate news and information to a global audience.
This scholarship is open to students meeting the below eligibility criteria.
College Upperclassmen
Washington DC
Washington DC
Journalism
Journalism
Asian/Pacific Islander, Black/African, Hispanic/Latino, Native American
3.0
18 years old
Applicants must (1) enroll in online classes during their time in Washington, D.C. and (2) plan to intern at news media outlets in Washington, D.C.
In addition to the below application materials, interested students must submit links to three published journalistic work samples and a brief statement of financial need.
500-word essay
Academic transcript
Resume or CV
Three letters of recommendation
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