Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Awards 2027: $3,000 Scholarships and $4,000 Fellowships for Aspiring International Journalists

Overview

The Overseas Press Club Foundation Scholar Awards are designed to support emerging reporters aiming to build careers in international journalism. In a typical year, the Foundation grants approximately 18 awards consisting of $3,000 scholarships for independent academic or journalistic work or $4,000 fellowships funding bureau placements at leading news organizations such as Reuters, the Associated Press, and Bloomberg. Winners are also invited to a training, networking, and awards reception event in New York City.

Eligibility

• Open to college juniors, college seniors, and graduate students enrolled in a degree program at the application deadline.
• Applicants must satisfy one of two specified pathways: international students studying at a U.S. college or university, or U.S. citizens studying abroad.
• Candidates do not need prior international travel experience, provided their reporting meaningfully engages with international communities or global issues.

How to Apply

Applicants must combine all required materials into a single .docx or .pdf document not exceeding 10 MB, formatted with the file naming convention Last name_First name. The complete submission must be in English (with English translations provided for original work in other languages) and include:

• A one-page autobiographical cover letter detailing journalistic development and career goals.
• A one-page resume focusing on journalism experience, language skills, media skills, and visa or passport status.
• A journalism work sample chosen from print (600–800 words), photojournalism (images plus a ~500-word context statement), video journalism (2–7 minutes plus context), or audio journalism (2–7 minutes plus context).

Submissions must be uploaded directly through the official Foundation web portal.

Deadline

The application deadline is Sunday, November 15, 2026.