OpenFieldFordham Cokie Roberts Fellowship in Women in Media and Journalism
Endowed scholarship supporting female and underrepresented graduate journalists pursuing investigative reporting on American political institutions and social policy.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Admission to the Master of Arts in Public Media or related communication program
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in English journalism writing
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Writing clips / published journalistic portfolio and dedicated essay on political reporting
- Recommendation letters
- Two references from editors or media professors
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- $20,000 tuition grant and professional mentorship network in New York media organizations
- Application fee
- $0 application fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Direct tuition grant
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-16
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fordham University documentation reviewed 2026-10-16. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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