Fulcrum Journalism Fellowship 2026 ($1,000 stipend) – YOA

Deadline: August 3, 2026

Applications are open for the Fulcrum Journalism Fellowship 2026. The fellowship is a options‑targeted journalism program designed to coach rising reporters in narrative complexity and group‑centered storytelling. 

This yr marks the primary time The Fulcrum is increasing its fellowship program into the autumn, made attainable via funding from the Hortencia Zavala Foundation. Fellows may also have the OPPORTUNITY for his or her printed work to look on the Latino News Network, extending the attain of their reporting to audiences engaged in conversations about democracy, civic participation, and group renewal.

The Fulcrum Fellowship is part of The Fulcrum’s broader NextGen initiative, which goals to broaden alternatives for scholar journalists and elevate youth voices in protection of democracy, civic engagement, and public coverage. The program builds on the success of earlier cohorts and displays The Fulcrum’s dedication to nurturing journalists who can transfer past polarized narratives.

Benefits

• Fellows obtain mentorship from the publication’s editorial workforce and alternatives to publish authentic reporting. Each fellow who completes this system receives a $1,000 stipend.

Eligibility

• Open to undergraduate and graduate journalism college students.
• Must be finding out within the United States and be in good tutorial standing. 

Application

Application supplies embody:

• A present résumé
• Examples of printed or tutorial work
• A canopy letter explaining how the fellowship helps the applicant’s progress
• One letter of advice

All supplies have to be emailed to [email protected] with the topic line “Fall Fulcrum Fellowship application.”

For extra info, go to Fulcrum Journalism Fellowship.