Indigenous Journalism Fellowship
IJF is a program of the Indigenous Journalists Association that provides college journalists with training, opportunities and mentorship.
Alumni have gone on to report for tribal, local and national news organizations, where they have amplified Indigenous voices and strengthened coverage of tribal communities.
Their work helps ensure more tribal nations are served by journalists from within their own communities.
2026 fellows from top left: Joseph Morales, Connor Arakaki, Lauryn Callis, Kianna Reyes, Tara Roanhorse, Gianna “Gigi” Sieke, Trina Tsinnie, Bella Trigg, Kalani Isaac Kale Chai-Andrade.
Student Work + Updates
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Announcing the IJA-NYU Graduate Scholarship — Apply Now!
Includes full-tuition support to an IJA member admitted to one of NYU’s in-person graduate journalism programs.
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Applications Open: 2026 IJA–Oklahoman Native American Journalism Summer Internships
Applications now open for the 2026 IJA–Oklahoman Native American Journalism Summer Internships – 10-week a paid newsroom experience for Indigenous students passionate about journalism and storytelling.
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IJF 2025 Final Projects
Our IJF 2025 cohort’s final projects are finally here! Get to know them and check out their work!
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Alumni Spotlight: Kadin Mills
Kadin Mills is a 2024 graduate of the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University and a first-generation descendant of the Keweenaw Bay Indian Community of Lake Superior Ojibwe.
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IJA-ASU-ICT Graduate Fellowship Applications Now Open
Applications for 2025-2026 open through Feb. 15
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January 2025 Newsletter
Find out what’s happening at IJA this month: fellowship deadlines, new membership benefits and more!
Become A Member
IJA serves and empowers Indigenous journalists through programs and actions designed to enrich journalism and promote Indigenous cultures.
Join for exclusive membership benefits specifically tailored to the needs of Indigenous journalism students.