This is the official application to receive a Tufts Daily Support Fund Stipend. We are distributing four stipends this semester: two worth $300 (for anyone on masthead) and two worth $200 (for new Daily members).

Like many media organizations, the Tufts Daily has historically struggled with a diverse representation of voices and identities both in its staffing and coverage. The newspaper is one important gateway into the journalism industry for Tufts students, and therefore it’s paramount to work to improve representation in our newsroom to expand who is and can be journalists in the future.

To this end, the Tufts Daily's Managing Board is providing four stipends to help individuals for whom a financial burden precludes their participation on our paper. Working as a student journalist is a considerable time commitment and for students who need to earn money while being at school full-time, the burden of a part-time job might make the commitment unreasonable. This scholarship aims to provide funds so that those students who are interested in journalism but financially restricted are better able to pursue their interest through the Daily.

Applications are due by noon on [DATE] for the $300 stipend and noon on [DATE] for the $200 stipends. They will be reviewed by the following week for each respective deadline. Each applicant will be informed of whether or not they've been accepted to receive the stipend.

Qualifications:
Are you:
• a student at Tufts?
• someone who has a demonstrated financial need?
• someone who has a serious interest in journalism/media and wants to join the Daily?

Yes? Then you qualify. Please apply!

Absolutely no journalism experience required, but it is of course welcome.

Requirements for receiving a $200 stipend:
• Students who are just starting to work for the Daily in positions such as contributing writers, layout editors, copy editors, contributing photographers, contributing videographers, graphic designers, or contributing members of our online or social media teams
• Students who have not joined the Daily but have a strong interest in journalism or media
• Complete at least one article or project for their chosen section per month
• Meet weekly with your section executive editor for mentorship (reviewing their stories, attending to issues they’re having, assessing opportunities for growth)

Requirements for receiving a $300 stipend:
• Regularly devote a significant number of hours per week to the Daily
• Possible recipients of this award include, but are not limited to, editors and assistant editors for any section, editorialists, staff photographers and staff videographers
• Students who already work for the Daily but are taking up additional responsibilities as well as students contributing to multiple sections

Payment:
Two stipends are worth $200. Two are worth $300. If you are unable to complete the expectations for the scholarship, you won’t receive the award.

Questions and Concerns:
Please reach out to daily@tuftsdaily.com with any questions or concerns you have regarding the scholarship and/or involvement with The Tufts Daily.