Jennifer Leonard Scholarship

Established by former IRE president David Cay Johnston to honor his wife, Jennifer Leonard, the president of the Rochester Area Community Foundation and a national leader in promoting ethical standards for endowments before she retired in 2022.

Who is eligible?

Women of modest means who are college journalism students or early-career professional journalists (three years or less of post-college work experience). Women of color and trans women are encouraged to apply.

What does the fellowship provide?

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

  • One-year IRE membership/renewal ($25-75 value)
  • Complimentary conference registration
  • Four hotel nights ($932-956 value)
  • Travel stipend ($500)

Required application materials:

  • LinkedIn page or link to resume
  • Links to two clips showcasing investigative/journalistic work
  • Link to college transcript (for students only)
  • Statement on financial need

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

Grant

Location(s) where available

United States (all)

Minimum grant amount

$1457

Maximum grant amount

$1531

Areas of focus

Data Journalism
Investigative Journalism
Training

This is a recurring opportunity