Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Awards 2027

The Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Awards is a funded opportunity for graduate and undergraduate students attending North American colleges and universities, or American students studying abroad, to pursue international journalism. Winners receive either a $3,000 scholarship for independent work or a $4,000 fellowship to fund time in a leading news bureau. The program aims to support students who wish to pursue international journalism and launch their careers in the field.

Cash awards ($3,000 or $4,000) and funding to work in a news-bureau setting

Graduate and undergraduate students at North American colleges and universities or American students studying abroad are invited to apply; applicants must be a college junior, senior or graduate student enrolled in a degree program at the application deadline and have demonstrated an interest in international journalism.

Submit a single document package including a Cover Letter, Resume, and Work Sample as specified in the guidelines