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About the NLGJA-DC Fellowship

NLGJA Goes to Washington
NLGJA's 2008 National Convention
& 5th Annual LGBT Media Summit
August 21-24 | Washington, DC

NLGJA-DC is offering a fellowship to help a student or beginning journalist attend “NLGJA Goes to Washington," our 2008 National Convention & 5th Annual LGBT Media Summit, taking place August 21-24 at Washington, DC's Hilton Washington Hotel.

The fellowship offers a successful applicant the convention registration and hotel room. The goal is to help a fledgling journalist benefit from the workshops and networking opportunities at NLGJA's annual convention.

Judges will be top professionals involved in online, print and broadcast journalism.

Applicants must be:

  • College juniors, seniors, graduate students, interns or journalists in their first year of professional work who live or attend school in DC, Maryland or Virginia.
  • Dedicated to building a career as a print, online, TV or radio journalist.
  • Able to get time off from work or school to attend and cover incidental expenses.
  • Current NLGJA members. Student memberships are $20. Click here to join or renew online.

Click here to learn more about "NLGJA Goes to Washington," our 2008 National Convention & 5th Annual LGBT Media Summit.

Deadlines & Eligibility

Applications must be submitted by June 1, 2008. Results will be announced by June 30.

Application & Additional Guidelines

  • NLGJA-DC 2008 Convention Fellowship Application & Guidelines (Word)