Scholarship Name:

Ida B. Wells Society/OpenElections (IBWS) Internship

Scholarship Description:

Internship offered through IBWS to minority students.

Award Amount:

$2,000.00

Number of Scholarships:

Up to six (6) awards

Application Required:

Yes

Official Transcript Required:

N/A

References and Letter of Recommendations Required:

No

Interview Required:

N/A

Original Essay Required:

Yes

Additional Requirements and Information:

1) Must be enrolled/enrolling in a Historically Black College or University (HBCU); 2) Internship awarded as follows:  Up to six (6) HBCU students will be selected and receive a $2,000.00 stipend.

NOTE:

o  Students assist obtain precinct-level election results and convert them into data. Opportunity to develop journalism skills as well as data collection.

o  Internship is for eight (8) weeks (mid-June – mid-August).

Renewable:

No

Location:

Nationwide (US)

Eligibility Requirements (Check all that apply):

Online application

Additional Applicant Requirements:

Must be a college student

Category (Select all that apply):

Ethnicity, Race, Major/Field of Study, School/College

Web Site:

https://idabwellssociety.org/training/internship-programs/2020-internship-application/

Point of Contact:

The Ida B. Wells Society for Investigative Reporting

Hussman School of Journalism and Media

University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill

Carroll Hall, Campus Box 3365

Chapel Hill, North Carolina 27599

Website:  https://idabwellssociety.org/