Program Benefits

Scholarships: Five Journalism and Communications Fellows will receive scholarships valued at $3,500 annually. This is in addition to any Presidential Scholarship received and is renewable annually as long as the student remains a Fellow in good standing.

Capstone Experience: This final project may include original research, investigation of a media or communications topic, or a performance presentation in your area of interest.

Study Abroad Grant: All Journalism and Communications Fellows receive a $1,000 study abroad grant.

Special Learning Opportunities: Fellows are often invited to work on special projects for the School of Communications, such as a recent documentary project examining coverage of the Civil Rights Movement. Fellows also participate in news conferences and Q&A sessions with the high-profile speakers that Elon brings to campus. Recent speakers include former CBS News anchor Walter Cronkite; journalist and political analyst David Gergen, who served as an adviser to four U.S. presidents; and New York Times columnist Thomas Friedman, a three-time recipient of the Pulitzer Prize.