JSK Journalism Fellowships at Stanford 2027-28

In short

The John S. Knight Journalism Fellowships give journalists from around the world nine months at Stanford University, from September to May. Fellows receive a 135,000-dollar stipend, Stanford tuition and health insurance. Applicants need at least five years of professional experience. Applications for 2027-28 close on 2 December 2026 at 1:00 p.m. Pacific time.

Who can apply

Nationality

JSK is open to journalists from around the world, so Tunisian journalists can apply. It excludes citizens of countries where the United States has suspended J visas; Proclamation 10998, in force since 1 January 2026, does not name Tunisia.

Experience

At least five years of professional experience. People in public information or public relations, government employees and full-time academics are not eligible.

Funding and what it does not cover

JSK pays a stipend of 135,000 dollars for the nine months, Stanford tuition and health insurance, and a health supplement for dependents enrolled in Stanford coverage.

Sources

Checked on 25 Oct 2026

• JSK: become a fellow · checked 25 Oct 2026
• Presidential Proclamation 10998 (Federal Register, GovInfo) · checked 26 Oct 2026