Upcoming Award Deadlines
Please note: many awards fall into more than one category. Read the eligibility requirements or contact ONIF for assistance.
All or Multiple Disciplines
KCRW Report LA Fellowship-
Deadline: May 31! This is a paid full-time, 12-month fellowship that begins in mid June 2019 and ends May 31, 2020. Benefits are included, as well as placement assistance at the end of the term. The position is based at KCRW in Santa Monica. Eligibility:
At least two years media experience (including student publications, internships and fellowships)
- Fluency in digital journalism and social media platforms
- Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively
- High-quality writing skills
- College degree or equivalent work experience
Roddenberry Fellowship- Deadline: June 12. A 12-month program for activists, changemakers, and organizers from across the United States who are tackling one of these four issue areas:
- Civil Rights
- Environmental Protection
- LGBTQIA & Women’s Rights
- Immigration & Refugee Right
Fellows will each receive a $50,000 award, as well as tailored support to implement a project or initiative that has a direct impact in one of these four areas.
Traub-Dicker Rainbow Scholarship- Deadline: June 26. Established by Peggy Traub and Phyllis Dicker, this scholarship supports lesbians who are college students (including graduate students) or rising college freshmen and who have demonstrated leadership, service, and commitment to social justice. Several winners are chosen each year and awarded scholarships of up to $3,000, paid directly to the student's school.
School of Film & Television
Telemundo Global Studios Fellowship- Deadline: ASAP. The Telemundo Global Studios Producer Fellowship Program is designed to provide real world experience and exposure to one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies! This role is a 18-month long staff position designed to give participants hands-on production experience. Aspiring producers with diverse backgrounds hone production and business skills, work on current productions, and participate in production lifecycle process.
Qualifications
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the production of dramatic, scripted production
- Bachelor’s Degree in Arts, Communication, or Production
- Master’s degree with Finance emphasis or MBA preferred
- Willingness to travel: travel to productions and location in US, Colombia, Mexico travel required.
- Must be fully fluent in English and Spanish
- Willingness to travel and on weekends with short notice
- Strong proficiency with MS Office Word and Excel
Other Notable Opportunities
George Washington University in Washington, DC, July 25-28, 2019
Deadline to apply: June 20.
Apply to the take advantage of this fully funded conference hosted by the Elliott School of International Affairs and the Trachtenberg School of Public Policy and Public Administration. Be prepared for a weekend of engagement, inspiration, and networking opportunities in the heart of the nation’s capital. You will learn from and network with leading scholars and policy experts in the field of domestic and international service. You will also have the opportunity to explore Washington, DC through site visits and cultural activities.
This free, three day conference will highlight the practical skills necessary for success in a public service career at home and abroad, while also emphasizing ethical decision making. Open to rising junior and rising senior undergraduates
