Freedom Forum selects 51 high school juniors — one from each state and Washington, D.C. — for a five-day, all-expenses-paid journalism and multimedia storytelling conference in Washington, D.C. each June. Selected students get newsroom tours, mentorship from working journalists, and a $1,000 college scholarship. Applicants submit two essays, three journalistic or multimedia work samples, and at least one letter of recommendation.
Eligibility
Fields of studyJournalism · Multimedia/Communications
DemographicsOne student selected per state and Washington, D.C.; open only to U.S. citizens/permanent residents who are current high school juniors (graduating 2027).
Applying
$1,000 college scholarship, plus a fully paid five-day trip to Washington, D.C. (airfare, hotel, and meals covered).