Dinah Eng Leadership Fellowship 2025

The Dinah Eng Leadership Fellowship provides newsroom leadership training and management development for professional journalists who are AAJA members. Grants are awarded to support leadership development, including AAJA’s Executive Leadership Program and Catalyst, with fellowship grants up to $1,000. The program targets mid-career journalists seeking to advance into news management and leadership roles.

Fellowship grants up to $1,000 for leadership training and access to AAJA’s Executive Leadership Program and Catalyst.

Applicants must be current, dues-paying AAJA members with leadership potential or a current management position, at least five years of professional experience, and a strong interest in continuing a career in journalism.

Applicants must submit a resume, letters of recommendation, an acceptance verification into a professional development program, a statement describing financial need, and a 500-word career goals statement via the provided application links.