Authoritarian governments do not always stop at their own borders. Increasingly, they pursue journalists, activists, political opponents, and diaspora communities wherever they live. This practice
Anti-SLAPP laws are rules, at the national, regional, or state level, designed to give people a way to get out of these abusive lawsuits quickly,
Press freedom is not only threatened by governments that censor journalists or arrest reporters. Sometimes, the legal system itself becomes the weapon. One of the
Grants and fellowships enable journalists to stay active, increase their ability to navigate the complex media landscape and can foster collaboration between journalists and media organizations, strengthening the independent journalism ecosystem.
In our database, we gather information on the best funding channels for your journalism project, opportunities to broaden your knowledge (whether you are a student or an employee) and awards focused on the media sector.
NAHJ offers scholarships and fellowships for Hispanic journalists. They give students the choice of either receiving scholarship funds for their academic year or participating in a sponsored trip to the NAHJ national conference. This sponsored trip covers registration fees, travel expenses, hotel accommodations, and meals. Attending the conference provides a valuable experience that frequently opens up additional opportunities for our students.
AAJA provides scholarships and grants to support Asian American and Pacific Islander journalists.
NABJ offers scholarships and fellowships specifically for Black journalists.
This fellowship supports journalists interested in reporting on responses to social problems and solutions journalism.