Our vision at the Dow Jones News Fund is robust news media staffed by well-trained, innovative journalists who reflect America’s diversity and are dedicated to a free, strong and fair press.

In nearly six decades, the News Fund has prepared thousands of journalists and journalism educators who have gone on to prestigious careers at respected American media.

DJNF alumni include Pulitzer Prize winners who have covered Ferguson, war, mass shootings, western wildfires, corruption and more. Among them are founders of the National Association of Black Journalists, the Online News Association and industry leaders who are redefining the culture of major newsrooms.

Forward-thinking editors of The Wall Street Journal organized the Newspaper Fund in 1958 with the goal of improving journalism education and the quality of journalists entering the field. At first, the Fund awarded fellowships to high school journalism teachers, then expanded to support college reporting internships. In 1968, DJNF embraced the quest for diversity in the media, making it a cornerstone of its mission.

Today, DJNF pursues its mission through immersive summer high school workshops, college internship programs in digital media and data journalism plus multimedia training for educators. The Fund is committed to fostering a vibrant press and providing students with the innovation and inspiration they need to flourish in today’s rapidly-evolving news landscape.