Dow Jones News Fund and Scripps Howard Fund Emerging Journalists Multimedia Workshop

ABOUT THE PROGRAM

The Dow Jones News Fund is partnering with the Scripps Howard Fund and the University of North Texas Mayborn School of Journalism's Emerging Journalists Program to sponsor a multimedia high school workshop. The immersive workshop will provide rigorous training and students will produce multimedia projects. We hope to see the student work published in Texas publications. The tentative workshop dates are June 14-18, 2026 on the UNT campus in Denton.

The Mayborn School's five-part program will create a strong mentor network between students and working journalists, a series of high school workshops that will encourage and recruit new cadres bootcamps, in partnership with the national associations for Black and Hispanic journalists, opportunities for students to have their work published by major news organizations, and outreach and continuing education programs for regional high school teachers.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Any Texas high school student who will be a junior, senior or recent graduate in May 2026. Applicants are expected to have a strong interest in journalism, mass communication and/or multimedia storytelling. Applicants must apply by March 27, 2026 and successful applicants will be notified by May 1, 2026.

HOW DO YOU APPLY?

Fill out the application form for the program, which includes an essay and work sample
Submit a teacher/mentor teacher recommendation
Submit a high school transcript
Submit the parent permission form found on the Emerging Journalists website

Apply to the Program

Teacher Ambassador Application

Parental Consent Form

UNT Consent and Release Form for Youth Participation

Download the Flyer

2026 DATES AND DEADLINES FOR STUDENTS

March 27, 2026: Deadline for student application
April, 2026: Committee to review applicants and choose finalists
May 1, 2026: Emerging Journalists announced
June 14-18, 2026: High School Workshop

SUMMER WORKSHOP

Emerging Journalists will participate in a free, week-long workshop in June. Journalists will be required to participate in a mix oflive reporting sessions and activities.

The workshop curriculum will focus on fundamental newsgathering, ethical reporting, writing acrossplatforms, journalism industry standards and style, and multimedia storytelling.