SEJ Conference Travel Diversity Fellowships Application
The Society of Environmental Journalists and The Uproot Project are partnering to offer diversity fellowships (worth up to $2800) to support journalists’ attendance at #SEJ2024 in Philadelphia.

Please note: Fellowship funds are extremely limited; if you have other sources of funding (such as your employer's travel budgets or student conference funds) please pursue those first to maximize the funds available for your fellow journalists.

#SEJ2024 Conference Diversity Fellowships will provide:
  • Complimentary SEJ one-year membership/renewal, if eligible ($70 value)
  • Complimentary conference registration inclusive of ticketed events ($800 value)
  • Up to five (5) nights’ lodging at SEJ’s conference hotel ($1000 value)
  • Travel (airfare, ground travel to/from airport, and travel day meals) reimbursement up to $1000

Application requires:
  • Resume/CV or LinkedIn profile (students can provide college transcript)
  • Letter of support or recommendation
  • Links to portfolio website or recent, relevant environmental coverage

Applicants must be a member of (or join) SEJ, the Uproot Project, or one of the affinity J-groups listed below.

Applicants must agree to SEJ’s policies:

Schedule:
  • Deadline: January 5
  • Judges review: January 8-15
  • Fellows notified: January 16-19
  • Fellows accept: January 22-26
  • Fellows announced: January 29

About Uproot: The Uproot Project is a network for journalists of color who cover environmental issues, as well as students and others aspiring to cover this beat. Uproot is dedicated to advancing the careers of journalists of color who’ve been historically underrepresented in this field. Uproot membership is currently free for journalists of color and we encourage you to sign up.

About SEJ: The Society of Environmental Journalists is the largest North American membership association of professional journalists dedicated to more and better coverage of environment-related issues. SEJ’s mission is to strengthen the quality, reach and viability of journalism that advances public understanding of environmental issues.
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Please select the SEJ Wednesday Workshop which you are most interested in attending as part of your fellowship. Read about them here: https://conference.sej.org/agenda *
Please provide a link to your resume/CV or to a LinkedIn account or, if you are a student, to a current transcript. (You can upload your resume/CV/transcript to a cloud hosting service like Google Drive or Dropbox to create a link. Please remember to enable link sharing.) *
Please provide a link to letter of recommendation from someone who knows your work well explaining how attending #SEJ2024 would be beneficial to you and to environmental journalism. (You can upload your letter to a cloud hosting service like Google Drive or Dropbox to create a link. Please remember to enable link sharing.) If you are unable to provide a letter of recommendation, please note that below. *
Please provide links to your portfolio website and/or to samples of your recent environmental reporting. *
Why do you want to attend #SEJ2024 and the workshop you selected? *
What would you like to accomplish with the skills, knowledge and contacts you would gain at #SEJ2024 and the workshop? *
SEJ conferences are organized by journalists, for journalists. How will you contribute to the #SEJ2024 conference? *
International applicants: Conference organizers are unable to send invitation letters directly to consulates on behalf of a potential attendee. Invitation letters are prepared solely for individuals and are emailed directly to them. It is the participant’s responsibility to ensure documentation is correct and completed in a timely manner before you start your journey. It is recommended that an application for a visa be made at least 10 weeks prior to the proposed travel dates.
People visiting from Canada and from non-U.S. countries are required to have a valid passport and possibly other documentation. Contact your nearest embassy or consulate with any questions or concerns regarding your travel requirements.
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