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News Literacy Project's District Fellowship

From newslit.org. $30,000. Deadline December 1, 2026.

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Award
$30,000
Deadline
December 1, 2026 43 days left
Provider
newslit.org
Who can apply
Open to students.
Where
Open nationwide (no state restriction listed)
Essay
Yes, 4 essays

Last checked October 19, 2026. Details come from the provider; confirm on the official site before you apply.

About this scholarship

The News Literacy Project's District Fellowship provides funding and expert guidance for school districts to design and launch news and media literacy programs over three years. It is open to current public school district leaders, administrators or curriculum directors from districts in any state.

Official page on newslit.org

Essay prompts

  1. 1. Why is your district applying for the fellowship? Why is news and media literacy learning important to your district faculty, staff and students? Please use examples — such as stories of misinforma

  2. 2. How does the fellowship fit into your district’s strategic plan?

  3. 3. How would you describe your district (e.g. enrollment, staff, buildings, demographics)?

  4. 4. Year 1 of the fellowship will focus on creating an action plan for implementation. Describe your initial ideas to implement news and media literacy curriculum in your district. This description mig

Common questions

How much is the News Literacy Project's District Fellowship worth?

The award is $30,000.

When is the News Literacy Project's District Fellowship deadline?

The deadline is December 1, 2026. As of October 19, 2026, that is 43 days away.

Who can apply for the News Literacy Project's District Fellowship?

Open to students. No state restriction is listed.

Does the News Literacy Project's District Fellowship require an essay?

Yes. The application asks for 4 essays. The first prompt is: "1. Why is your district applying for the fellowship? Why is news and media literacy learning important to your district faculty, staff and students? Please use examples — such as stories of misinforma".

How do I apply for the News Literacy Project's District Fellowship?

You apply through the online form on newslit.org. Scholarly can also fill out and submit it for you after you review it.

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