ELIGIBILITY:

Must be an NABJ member in good standing

Mid-career and veteran journalists with at least 7 years full-time journalism experience

Fellowship winner agrees to sign a waiver of consent to provide NABJ with expressed written consent to publish the final story and its elements (text, videos, photos), and to use the winner’s name, image and likeness in materials related to promoting the award

Fellowship winner agrees to name the National Association of Black Journalists as a supporter in its publication materials; suggested wording to come at a later date

Funds distributed to the winner are taxable, as required by law, and the responsibility of the winner
Completion of application requirements
If selected, failure to meet the noted criteria will result in a refund of funds to NABJ.

BENEFIT:

A $5,000 award bestowed to a worthy journalist.