James Richard Bennett Scholarship

Journalism students in Arkansas, Mississippi, Oklahoma or Louisiana. University of Arkansas, Fayetteville students are not eligible. 

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

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

• LinkedIn page or link to resume
• Links to two clips showcasing journalism work
• Link to college transcript
• Letter of support to attend the conference. The letter should include why you are deserving of a scholarship to receive this training.

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.