Gary Marx Scholarship

Provides assistance to attend the IRE Conference, June 23-26, 2022.

Description

Established by long-time IRE member David Jackson who established the Gary Marx Journalism Fund to honor a trusted Chicago Tribune colleague, Gary Marx, and hopefully to inspire the new generation of investigative reporters.

Application deadline has passed.

Who is eligible?

U.S.-based college journalism students and early-career journalists (five years post-college graduation). Preference will be given to applicants from Illinois.

What does the fellowship provide?

For attending the conference in-person, the fellowship includes:

One-year IRE membership/renewal ($25-70 value)
Complimentary conference registration included
Four hotel nights ($1,168 value)
Travel stipend ($500)

For attending the conference virtually, the fellowship includes:

One-year IRE membership/renewal ($25-70 value)
Complimentary conference registration included

Required application materials:

LinkedIn page or link to resume
Links to two clips showcasing journalism work
Letter of support from supervisor/appropriate person to attend the conference. The letter should include why you are deserving of a scholarship to receive this training.

How to donate to this fellowship/scholarship fund:

If you wish to contribute to this fellowship, you can donate through IRE’s online donation form and indicate the name of the fund in the form.