CJD Scholarship Awards for IRE & NABJ

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Friday, April 3, 2026

The Center for Journalism & Democracy is providing scholarship awards to journalism majors at historically Black colleges and universities to offset the cost of attending the Investigative Reporters & Editors (IRE) conference, taking place June 17 - 20, 2026 in National Harbor, MD, and the National Association of Black Journalists Convention & Career Fair, being held August 12 - 15, 2026 in Atlanta, GA.

The award includes:

Conference registration
Membership in conference organization
Airfare and lodging (you will be assigned a roommate)
Stipend for meals/ground transportation during the conference

Applicants can indicate interest in both conferences, but will only receive one award for one of the conferences.

Please complete the application form below which includes a required statement of interest (100-250 words). Reviewing the expected conference sessions may help with your statement of interest. Statements should be written without AI assistance.

Questions? Email cjd@howard.edu with "Journalism Conference Application" in the subject line.

Name*

First NameLast Name

School Email*

example@example.com

Cell Phone Number*

Please enter a valid mobile phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.

Personal Email (conferences are held in the summer)*

example@example.com

Class Year Entering in Fall 2026*

Major*

Minor (if applicable)

Name of Institution*

Do you have a current, paid membership to either IRE or NABJ? If yes, please include the name of the organization (if neither, write N/A.)*

IRE Investigative Conference, June 17 - 20, 2026NABJ Convention & Career Fair, August 12 - 15, 2026

I understand I will be sharing a room with another student and do not have a challenge.I will have a challenge sharing a room with another student.

CJD Scholarship Awards for IRE & NABJ Conferences