The Dennis and Shirley Feldman Fellowship 2024
Deadline: 14th of April, 2024
A $5,000 one-time grant to aid with tuition costs is awarded to a student pursuing graduate studies in journalism through the Dennis and Shirley Feldman Fellowship.
The American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) sponsors the Dennis and Shirley Feldman Fellowship, a fellowship program designed to assist young investigators investigating cancer. The fellowship offers funding to help with the expenses of training, travel, and research into cancer.The scholarship provides a $5,000 one-time grant to assist cover tuition costs for a student pursuing graduate studies in journalism.
The Dennis and Shirley Feldman Fellowship is a prestigious scholarship that aims to support young researchers who are studying cancer. The fellowship provides financial assistance to cover the costs of research, training, and travel related to cancer research. The scholarship is awarded to a student pursuing graduate studies in journalism with a one-time stipend of $5,000 to help defray tuition costs. The scholarship is open to U.S. citizens who are enrolled in, or in the process of applying for, admission to an accredited graduate program in journalism in the U.S. and plan to pursue a career in journalism .
The Dennis and Shirley Feldman Fellowship is a great opportunity for students who are passionate about journalism and want to make a difference in the field of cancer research. The fellowship provides financial assistance to cover the costs of research, training, and travel related to cancer research, which can be a significant burden for many students. In addition, the fellowship offers opportunities for mentorship and networking with other cancer researchers, which can be invaluable for students who are just starting out in the field .
The National Press Club Journalism Institute promotes an engaged global citizenry through an independent and free press, and equips journalists with skills and standards to inform the public in ways that inspire a more representative democracy. As the non-profit affiliate of the National Press Club, the Institute powers journalism in the public interest.
Benefits:
- A one-time stipend of $5,000 to help defray tuition costs.
- Financial assistance to cover the costs of research, training, and travel related to cancer research.
Eligibility:
- be enrolled in, or in the process of applying for, admission to an accredited graduate program in journalism in the U.S.
- plan to pursue a career in journalism.
- be a U.S. citizen.
Applicants are not required to have published journalism work samples but should be prepared to demonstrate strong writing skills and commitment to the field. See application for details.
Application:
A complete application consists of:
- A short elevator pitch: Why are you interested in journalism, and how have you pursued it so far? (no more than 150 words)
- Your most recent college transcript (PDF)
- A 500-word essay on what you intend to do with your journalism graduate studies (PDF)
- Resume (PDF)
- A brief description of your financial need (see form)
- Up to five work samples demonstrating your ongoing experience and/or interest in journalism*
- Three letters of recommendation from teachers or professors, employers, leaders of the various groups you are involved with, or other people who are most familiar with your work and work ethic
