2026 Dow Jones News Fund Internship Program
The 2026 Dow Jones News Fund Internship Program is now accepting applications! This prestigious program offers college students an opportunity to gain hands-on experience, industry mentorship, and access to a robust peer and alumni network.
📖 About the Dow Jones News Fund Internship
The Dow Jones News Fund internship program has a legacy of excellence dating back to 1960. Each year, the program arranges paid internships for nearly 100 college students across the United States. Participants receive advanced training, mentorship, and the chance to connect with a strong alumni network.
Opportunity Details:
- Date Published: September 22, 2025
- Application Deadline: November 5, 2025
- Category: Internship, Fully Funded
- Opportunity Location: United States
- Sponsor Organization: Dow Jones News Fund Alumni
💰 Benefits of the Internship
- Weekly Salary: Starting at $525
✅ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Dow Jones News Fund Internship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Be college sophomores, juniors, seniors, or graduate students enrolled full-time as of November 5, 2025 (including December graduates).
- U.S. students studying abroad and international students already in the U.S. with work visas are eligible.
- Former professionals (those who have worked full-time as a journalist for a year or more) in the U.S. or abroad are not eligible.
📝 Application Process
Before starting the application, ensure you have the following documents ready:
- Résumé
- Unofficial Transcript
- Graduate students must attach their undergraduate transcript.
- 500-word Essay
- Topic: What was the most impactful thing you did as a journalist in the past year?
(This can include stories, topics, leadership roles, class work, social media posts, etc.)
- Topic: What was the most impactful thing you did as a journalist in the past year?
- Samples of Your Work
- Attach 3-5 clips of stories you wrote or links to digital content you produced.
- For data journalism, you may include code or data visualizations. Editors can provide headlines, page designs, or social media posts.
- Combine all work samples into one PDF or Word document.
📅 Application Deadline
- November 5, 2025
🌐 Application Portal
- View more details about the program on the Dow Jones News Fund Internship website.
- Apply directly via the application form.
Take advantage of this incredible opportunity to advance your journalism career with the Dow Jones News Fund Internship Program!
- Weekly salaries start at $525
