OpenFieldBU Washington Journalism & Investigative Reporting Semester
Comprehensive media internship placing journalism scholars in major Washington bureaus (NPR, CNN, Roll Call, The Washington Post) reporting on congressional hearings, White House press conferences, and the Supreme Court.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Cumulative GPA of 3.2 in Journalism, Media Science, or Communications.
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 7.5 or TOEFL iBT 100.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Journalism portfolio of published articles/multimedia clips (5 samples) and CV.
- Recommendation letters
- Two recommendations from journalism professors or editors.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $2,500 travel and reporting grant for student investigative assignments
- Application fee
- $650
- Tuition / joining costs
- $32,850 semester tuition
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Boston University - Washington, DC Academic Center documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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