Fellowships, Briefings and Awards for Journalists
Fellowships:
Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists — Apply by Sept. 2, 2026
Awards:
APPLY by Sept. 30:
- NEW: The Easterseals Award for Excellence in Coverage of Disabilities; $10,000
- The Hinrich Foundation Award for Distinguished Reporting on Trade; $10,000
- The U.S. Chamber Award for Excellence in Local Business Reporting; $10,000
- The AARP Award for Excellence in Journalism on Aging; $5,000 (x2)
- The Wounded Warrior Project® Award for Excellence in Coverage of Veterans; $5,000 (x2)
- The Benjamin C. Bradlee Editor of the Year Award; $5,000
- The Everett McKinley Dirksen Award for Distinguished Reporting of Congress; $5,000
- The Clifford K. & James T. Berryman Award for Editorial Cartoons; $2,500
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The National Press Foundation’s mission is to increase journalists’ knowledge of complex issues in order to improve public understanding. The foundation recognizes and encourages excellence in journalism through its awards and programs.
