2016 Montana Newspaper Foundation Internship Grant Program

Montana Newspaper Association

Agency: Foundation

GrantWatch ID #164016

Grant Description

Grants of $1,500 to Montana newspapers to help train tomorrow’s professionals by providing financial assistance to hire interns. In addition to compensation, interns may receive institutional credit, if their school allows it. Interns are to be considered an employee of the newspaper.

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Eligibility:

Others (see text field entitled "Additional Eligibility Criteria" for clarification)

Additional Eligibility Criteria:

Interns must be students enrolled in an accredited post-secondary academic, professional or vocational program. In-state schools, especially students of the U of M School of Journalism, should be given first preference. Awarding grants to relatives of a selected newspaper’s owners or employees is prohibited.

Pre-Application Information:

To apply, fill out the form at http://bit.ly/1P40UXw.

Additional Funding Information:

Number of Grants:

Estimated Size of Grant:

$1,500

Term of Contract:

The grant can be used (and the money will be awarded) in 2016.

Successful applicants are encouraged to begin the intern recruitment process in 2015.

Contact Information:

Jim Rickman, Executive Director
406-443-2850
jim@mtnewspapers.com

Montana Newspaper Association
825 Great Northern Boulevard, Suite 202
Helena, Montana 59601