DEADLINE: IJA Indigenous Journalism Fellowship

The Indigenous Journalists Association (IJA) is committed to increasing the representation of Indigenous journalists in mainstream media. One of the ways IJA supports and empowers members is through the annual Indigenous Journalism Fellowship (IJF), which is open to current Indigenous, American Indian, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian, First Nations and Métis college students, undergraduate and graduate, pursuing media degrees.

IJF was created specifically for aspiring Indigenous journalists and is an opportunity for students to deepen and broaden their reporting and multimedia skills, while learning from tribal journalists and news industry professionals from across the country.

Student fellows work with mentors to produce content throughout the fellowship while completing a virtual curriculum designed to fill in the blanks left by traditional journalism schools. Fellows will work with individually paired mentors representing broadcast, radio, print and digital media. This innovative experience is designed to leverage the inclusivity and accessibility of online learning while allowing fellows to continue with classwork, jobs, internships and other responsibilities.

As a capstone to the program, fellows will attend and participate in the annual Indigenous Media Conference (IMC). All fellow travel expenses, including registration, travel, hotel and meals, are covered by IJA.

Fellows will also receive a one-year membership to IJA.

Deadline: Jan 31, 2025

Details and application.