Qualifications & Process
Rago Fellowships are awarded annually to up to three rising journalists of outstanding character and ability to complete a nine-month internship with The Wall Street Journal's editorial team. Recent college and journalism school graduates, and working journalists with less than five years of professional experience, who are U.S. citizens are welcome to apply. The Applicants should have a commitment to pursuing a career in journalism and should already have some experience with writing or editing in a serious journalistic context, either in school or professionally. A demonstrated ability to multitask and meet deadlines is critical for success.
After applying, candidates will be notified whether they have been chosen as semifinalists in early February. Semifinalists will be asked to complete a brief interview and editing test. Finalists will be selected several days after completing the semifinalist round. Finalists will be interviewed by a panel of judges from The Wall Street Journal, the Rago Family, and The Fund for American Studies in mid-February. The fellowship begins in September.
