Carnegie-Knight News21

The nation’s most talented journalism students come together in Carnegie-Knight News21 to report and produce in-depth, multimedia projects for major media outlets. News21 launches journalism careers and propels the news industry forward through exceptional reporting and innovation under the direction of award-winning editors.

This nationally acclaimed program, created by the Carnegie Corporation of New York and the Knight Foundation, accepts applications from journalism schools around the world. Applications for the 2027 program are now open.

How to apply

Explore previous News21 projects

“This has been the most fulfilling experience of my young career.”
Sarah T./National University Partner, University of Colorado Boulder

“Not only do I learn so much for myself going out and reporting, and from my editors but also from my peers.”
Dawson I., National University Partner, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

“This reconfirmed that this is what I absolutely want to do.”
A’Lauren G./National University Partner, Norfolk State University

Funding for News21

The Carnegie Corporation of New York and the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation joined forces in 2005 to launch News21 as a cornerstone of the Carnegie-Knight Initiative on the Future of Journalism Education.

The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation provides core support for the News21 program. Individual fellows are supported by their universities as well as a variety of foundations, news organizations and philanthropic partners that include the Howard G. Buffett Foundation, Inasmuch Foundation, Hearst Foundations, Arnold Ventures/Action Now Initiative, The Arizona Republic/azcentral and Myrta Pulliam.