James Richard Bennett Scholarship

The scholarship is made possible by Dr. James Richard Bennett, professor emeritus of English at the University of Arkansas.

Who is eligible?

Journalism students in Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma or Louisiana. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students are not eligible.

What does the fellowship provide?

For attending the conference in-person, the fellowship includes:

  • One-year IRE membership/renewal ($25 value)
  • Complimentary conference registration included
  • Four hotel nights (up to $956 value)
  • Travel stipend ($500)

Required application materials:

  • LinkedIn page or link to resume
  • Links to two clips showcasing journalism work
  • Link to college transcript

Opportunity offered by:

Investigative Reporters & Editors

The mission of Investigative Reporters and Editors is to foster excellence in investigative journalism, which is essential to a free society. IRE accomplishes this by: Providing training, resources and a…
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Opportunity type

Fellowship

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Maximum grant amount

$1481

Areas of focus

Arkansas
Data Journalism
Investigative Journalism
Louisiana
Mississippi
Oklahoma
Training

This is a recurring opportunity