Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism offers McGraw Fellowship 2023 for Business Journalism 2023, Apply now
McGraw Fellowship 2023 – The Harold W. McGraw, Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York invites applications for ‘The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism 2023’ from experienced journalists.
About McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism
- Harold W. McGraw Jr. Center for Business Journalism, an initiative of the Craig Newmark Graduate School of Journalism at the City University of New York offers this fellowship.
- The McGraw Fellowship provides editorial and financial support to journalists who need the time and resources to produce a significant investigative or enterprise story that provides fresh insight into an important business, financial or economic topic.
- The aim of this fellowship is to support high-impact, ambitious coverage of critical issues related to the global economy, finance and business.
McGraw Fellowship Dates 2023
- The deadline to apply for Spring 2023 Fellowships is March 31, 2023
- Applications for the Fall 2023 Fellowships will be due September 30, 2023
Scholarship Benefits
- Grants of up to USD 15,000 for each project will be given to selected fellows.
- Travel and research expenses incurred in reporting the stories.
- For freelance journalists, it can also be used to assist with the Fellows’ living expenses.
McGraw Fellowship Eligibility Criteria 2023
- The McGraw Fellowship for Business Journalism is open to anyone with at least five years professional experience in journalism.
- Freelance journalists, as well as reporters and editors currently working at a news organization or a journalism non-profit, may apply.
McGraw Fellowship Application Process 2023
First Step
- Start filling the application form http://www.mcgrawcenter.org/the-harold-w-mcgraw-jr-business-journalism-fellowships/
Second Step
- Applicants should submit a well-focused story proposal of no more than three pages through the online form and the proposal is required to:
- Highlight what’s new and significant about the story.
- Why it matters and what its potential impact might be.
- Note where significant stories on the subject have run elsewhere and how the proposed piece would differ.
Third Step
- Beside the story proposal, prepare the following documents:
- Resume
- Three work Samples: the samples should be professionally published work that showcases your ability to tackle an in-depth story in the proposed medium.
- Two professional references from two editors or others familiar with your work.
Selection Criteria
- Selection will be based on details and documents submitted by the applicants.
For more details and to apply online, please visit the official website