Center for Environmental Journalism Scripps Fellowship

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. Fellows audit university courses, attend weekly seminars, participate in field trips to leading scientific institutions, and pursue independent journalistic projects. The fellowship aims to strengthen environmental reporting and produce journalism that addresses pressing global challenges

Professional Experience Have at least five years of full-time professional journalism experience. Educational Qualification Possess a minimum of a bachelor's degree (BA or BS). Journalism Background Applicants may be: Reporters Editors Producers Broadcast journalists Print journalists Digital journalists Full-time freelancers Prior environmental reporting experience is not required. 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. 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. 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.