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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 workshop for high school students. 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 a work sample
  • Submit a teacher/mentor teacher recommendation
  • Submit a high school transcript
  • Submit the parent permission form found on the Emerging Journalists website

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 of live reporting sessions and activities.

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

News & Updates About the Program

Check out some of the stories our students reported - and published:

Our 2026 Emerging Journalist Students

 

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Read the full press release from UNT

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Check out exciting news coverage of the Mayborn's emerging journalist program