The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism 2025-26 is now accepting applications.

The Knight-Bagehot Fellowship offers experienced journalists a unique opportunity to deepen their understanding of business, economics, finance, and technology. Over two semesters, fellows take classes at Columbia Journalism School and Columbia Business School, participate in off-the-record seminars, and engage with top industry leaders.

This fellowship, known for its depth and rigor, accepts up to 10 fellows annually and provides them with invaluable tools for excelling in business journalism.

Key Details

• Provided by: Columbia University
• Deadline: January 31, 2025, 11:59 p.m. Eastern
• No. Opportunities: 10
• Application Fee: $100
• Eligible Nations: All
• Host Country: USA
• Funding Type: Fully-Funded
• Duration: Nine-month

Benefits

What does the program cover?

• Tuition: Fully covered by the fellowship.
• Stipend: $70,000 for the nine-month program, paid in two installments (Sept. and Feb.).
• Health Insurance: Coverage for one person (family coverage is extra).
• Housing: Subsidized student housing available.
• Additional Fees: Covers academic and facility fees.

Not Covered:

• Routine living expenses, textbooks, travel, local transportation, gym memberships, special programs, student club fees, transcript verification, fines, and parking.
• Stipend is taxable, so applicants should account for taxes in their budget.

Fellowship Highlights

The following are the fellowship highlights:

• Exclusive Access: Attend private weekly meetings with executives, participate in workshops with industry leaders, and join a global network of over 400 alumni.
• Time to Grow: Step away from newsroom pressures to focus on personal and professional growth.
• Expand Skills: Take core MBA courses like corporate finance, accounting, and economics, alongside advanced journalism classes such as investigative reporting, book writing, and data journalism.

Eligibility

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Application is open to full-time editorial employees of newspapers, magazines, wire services, digital media, TV, and radio news organizations, as well as freelance journalists worldwide.
• Requires at least 4 years of experience in business, economics, or finance journalism.
• Applicants must hold a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) from an accredited university.
• Candidates from around the globe are encouraged to apply, though many fellows come from the U.S.
• Employers should provide a supporting letter, though formal approval is not mandatory for application or admission.
• Fellows must not work or freelance during the fellowship year and must relocate to New York City.
• Fellows are encouraged to return to their employers after completing the program.
• The applicant must be fluent in English. (Score on the TOEFL 114 or an IELTS of 8.0)

Required Documents:

• $100 application fee
• A professional resume
• An autobiographical essay of no more than 1,000 words
• A “Why Knight-Bagehot” essay of no more than 500 words
• Five original samples of work
• College or university transcript(s)
• Proof of English-language proficiency
• Three letters of reference

How to Apply?

You can apply online through the link below

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To learn more about the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship, please refer to Columbia University’s website.

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