Deadline: February 28, 2026
Applications are open for the Bloomberg Journalism Programs 2026. The Bloomberg Journalism Programs are a collaboration between Bloomberg News, the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media, and leading international institutions known for their excellence in journalism education. The New York program is offered in partnership with the Graduate School of Journalism at UC Berkeley.
You’ll explore how journalists report effectively on the economy, companies, financial and commodity markets, government and labor where wealth and power converge.
Bloomberg journalists and executives, including Matt Winkler, co-founder and editor-in-chief emeritus of Bloomberg News, will teach courses while others will be led by faculty at UNC-Chapel Hill and UC Berkeley. The program will lead participants through principles of reporting, editing and applied business and economic knowledge.
Participants of the program will:
- Acquire a basic overview of markets and financial concepts.
- Learn the fundamentals of business journalism, one of the most in-demand fields in media today.
- Practice writing and reporting techniques via hands-on instruction with Bloomberg journalists.
- Learn the importance of diverse representation in journalism.
- Join an accomplished group of fellow students and program alumni who will serve as mentors as you navigate your career path.
Costs
- All costs to participants are covered including travel to New York City, lodging and meals during the program.
Eligibility
- Open to university students who have a strong interest in pursuing a career in journalism and who are not currently studying business journalism.
- Rising juniors and seniors.
- Students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply.
- Full-time international students studying in the U.S. are welcome to apply, but permission from their institution is required in order to pay for travel cost and issue stipends. Permission is not always granted. If you are an international student please consult with your campus’ international student representative.
Application
Students interested in the program should complete an online application. Finalists will be contacted for an interview via video conferencing after the application closing date.
The following materials must be uploaded as part of the application:
- A resume
- An unofficial transcript
- One writing sample (500 words): Identify your professional role model in journalism. What attributes do you admire most about this person and why?
- Contact information for one faculty reference
For more information, visit Bloomberg Journalism Programs.
