The Richard C. Longworth Media Fellowships

The Longworth Fellowships support Midwestern journalists pursuing international reporting on global issues with clear relevance to Midwestern audiences.

About the Fellowship

  • Named in honor of Richard C. Longworth, former Chicago Tribune foreign correspondent.
  • Funded by The Clinton Family Fund.
  • Awards: $10,000–$20,000 per project.
  • Goal: Restore foreign reporting for Midwestern readers and viewers in print, online, or broadcast media.

Eligibility

  • Open to print, broadcast, and online journalists based in the Midwest.
  • Both staff and freelancers may apply.
  • Field reporting must be international and timely, with a clear Midwestern relevance.

What’s Funded

  • Reporting costs: travel, lodging, meals, visas, local partners/translators.
  • No stipend restrictions mentioned, but the focus is field reporting support.

Application Requirements

  • Project description and timeline (250 words).
  • Preliminary budget with cost breakdown.
  • Distribution plan with editor/producer support or past track record.
  • Three samples of published work (print or broadcast).
  • Three professional references (contact info or letters).
  • Resume/CV.
  • Optional: detailed project description.

Opportunity offered by:

Pulitzer Center

Organization dedicated to raising awareness of underreported global issues. Direct funder who supports all platforms. “Largest single source of money for global enterprise reporting.” Fund 150 affiliate partners and support…
Online application form
Contact for application information
Opportunity type

Fellowship
Rolling

Location(s) where available

Chicago
Midwest

Minimum grant amount

$10000

Maximum grant amount

$10000

Areas of focus

International Journalism

This is a recurring opportunity