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PULITZER CENTER GENDER EQUALITY GRANT

Application Deadline: Grants are awarded on a rolling basis

LOCATION: USA

The Pulitzer Center, a non-profit organization that supports independent global journalism, is seeking applications for investigative data-driven projects on issues related to gender equality and the empowerment of women & girls. This opportunity is open to all newsrooms and independent journalists in the United States and abroad.

ELIGIBILITY:

This opportunity is open to U.S. residents and journalists around the world. We are open to proposals from freelance journalists, staff journalists, or groups of newsrooms working in collaboration with a project idea. We want to make sure that people from many backgrounds and perspectives are empowered to produce journalism. We strongly encourage proposals from journalists and newsrooms who represent a broad array of social, racial, ethnic, underrepresented groups, and economic backgrounds.

To apply, you will be asked to provide the following:

A description of the proposed project in no more than 250 words. 

A preliminary budget estimate, including a basic breakdown of costs. 

A compelling distribution plan.

They aim to support teams that reflect the communities they report on. They hope the Gender Equality Grant can help their partner organizations advance their diversity, equity, and inclusion goals and commitments.

They accept grant proposals on a rolling basis. Please refer to Tips for Writing a Successful Pulitzer Center Grant Proposal for more information on how to apply.

BENEFIT:

The average size of a Pulitzer Center grant is $5,000.

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$1,500 GIRLS ON CAMPUS SHE LEADS SCHOLARSHIP 2026

Application Deadline: November 25th, 2026, at 11:59pm

LOCATION: USA

“Girls on Campus” was founded in August 2023 with the mission to support and empower students attending college. The organization focuses on helping young students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, achieve their academic and personal goals through mentorship, resources, and community-building.

ELIGIBILITY:

Essay Prompt: In a minimum of 250 words and a maximum of 500 words, discuss the significant challenges faced by women of color pursuing higher education and outline your plans to address and overcome these challenges (this will show any leadership qualities/merit)

Open to high school seniors or current undergraduates or graduates who self-identify as women, are gender nonconforming, or are allies. Must be enrolled in Fall 2027 in a U.S.-accredited school and be in the US.

The scholarship is open to all eligible applicants regardless of gender. While Girls on Campus champions opportunities for young women, this scholarship is inclusive and welcomes applications from anyone who meets the requirements.

Applicants must identify as women of color, be gender nonconforming, be allies, or have a background in Hispanic/Latino, African American, Asian, Middle Eastern, or Native American communities.

Candidates must intend to enroll in an undergraduate program in the U.S. or in the semester following high school graduation in fall 2027.

Open to students enrolled in a U.S. college or university, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. Eligible applicants may include U.S. citizens, permanent residents, international students, DACA recipients, and undocumented students.

Applicants must be in the process of applying to an eligible program or be a current undergraduate and not graduate before fall 2027.

Submit applications by November 25th, 2026, at 11:59pm 

BENEFIT:

A total of $1500: $1000 will be sent to your school (Fall 2027) and $500 to you.

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