Center for Environmental JournalismScripps Fellowship
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The Ted Scripps Fellowship in Environmental Journalism is a prestigious nine-month professional fellowship administered by the Center for Environmental Journalism (CEJ) at the University of Colorado Boulder. Established in 1993, the program enables accomplished journalists to step away from daily newsroom responsibilities and deepen their understanding of environmental science, policy, law, and sustainability issues.
Requirements checklist
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Professional Experience
• Have at least five years of full-time professional journalism experience.
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Educational Qualification
• Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree (BA or BS).
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Journalism Background
Applicants may be: • Reporters • Editors • Producers • Broadcast journalists • Print journalists • Digital journalists • Full-time freelancers • Prior environmental reporting experience is not required.
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Required Application Materials
Applicants must submit: • Resume/CV. • Professional autobiography or cover letter. • Study plan and project proposal. • Three samples of professional work. • Contact information for three references.
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Program Activities
During the nine-month fellowship, participants: • Audit courses across disciplines. • Attend weekly seminars. • Participate in educational field trips. • Meet scientists and policymakers. • Conduct independent research. • Develop a significant journalistic project.
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Selection Criteria
Applications are evaluated based on: • Quality of journalism. • Professional accomplishments. • Commitment to journalism. • Potential impact of the proposed project. • Ability to benefit from the fellowship experience.