Collegiate Network

The Intercollegiate Studies Institute’s Collegiate Network Journalism Internship and Fellowship Program is not designed merely to help students get a job in media—it is built to help them master the craft and rise to the top of the profession.

This highly selective program equips aspiring journalists with the technical expertise, professional discipline, and editorial judgment required to excel in today’s competitive media landscape. Through internships at leading media outlets and prestigious fellowships, participants receive intensive, hands-on training in reporting, writing, editing, and multimedia storytelling—skills that separate competent journalists from truly exceptional ones.

Interns and fellows are immersed in real newsrooms, working alongside experienced professionals, meeting demanding deadlines, and producing meaningful journalism that highlights stories that matter and that deserve attention. They learn not just how to report stories, but how to do so with precision, clarity, speed, and authority, the hallmarks of lasting success in media.

Rooted in The Collegiate Network’s commitment to a free and responsible press, the program prepares participants to become influential voices in journalism: professionals who combine technical mastery with intellectual seriousness, ethical rigor, and a dedication to the principles of a free society.

The deadline to apply is February 1, 2026.

1. Fellowships

The Collegiate Network offers 3 year-long fellowships at publications including Fox News (NYC), Tucker Carlson Network (Washington, D.C.), with the final 2026 host publication TBD. CN will match final candidates with the publication where they would be the strongest fit. 

Interested candidates must be seriously considering a career in journalism.

• Awarded to recent graduates (~3 years post-graduation)
• Yearlong fellowship with $75,000 stipend
• Ideal candidate: A recent graduate looking to begin their career in media with a full year of professional journalism experience
• Deadline to apply: February 1, 2026

2. Internships

The Collegiate Network will place 10 interns in summer 2026. Strong internship candidates are placed at publications that are a good fit with the interns skillset, interests, and journalism career goals.

• Awarded to current undergraduate students
• Ten-week internship with $6,000 stipend
• Ideal candidate: A current student looking for an opportunity to explore a media career
• Deadline to apply: February 1, 2026

Below is a list of recent host publications where we have placed interns and fellows:

How to Apply

Use the form below to submit your application online. Application requirements include:

Applications for Summer 2026 are now closed.