The Daily Northwestern’s Special Stipend Program

The Daily Northwestern’s Special Stipend Program seeks to recruit and support low-income staffers and those with financial need in moving forward at the paper, given the time commitment that some staffers take on in the newsroom. Each quarter, eligible students can apply to receive stipends to support their development within The Daily, including training and mentorship.

Eligible students must have already completed the recruitment (Devo) process.

Please Note: Each participating student receives up to $500. Students will receive payment twice a quarter: $250 around week 5 and another $250 during finals week.

For any questions or concerns, please contact:

Stacia Campbell
Newsroom General Manager
Email: s-campbell@northwestern.edu

Award
$500
Deadline
10/16/2024
Supplemental Questions
  1. What is your undergraduate school?
  2. What is your graduation year?
  3. Have you ever been involved in The Daily? As a clarification, your status as a new or existing staffer does NOT impact your chances for selection.
  4. Have you been an assistant editor?
  5. Have you been on the editorial board?
  6. If you’re new, or an existing staff member, what would you like to explore at The Daily? Pick two.
  7. If you selected "Other" above, please write what you would like to explore. Please write "N/A" if you selected an option above.
  8. What do you envision yourself doing at The Daily in the future? (Note that this does not need to be a specific leadership position, but feel free to talk about your goals for The Daily.)
  9. These are expectations for students who receive the stipend, categorized by the applicants' previous experiences at The Daily. Will you be able to commit to completing these requirements? Is there any need for specific accommodation? As a clarification, need for an accommodation does NOT impact your chances for selection.

    The Daily will not be taking new staffers undergoing the recruitment process (Devos).

    Existing Staff: 1. Attend an initial 15-minute virtual or in-person meeting to discuss future plans at The Daily and how The Daily’s leadership can provide support. 2. After receiving your first payment, attend a second 15-minute virtuaor in-person meeting to discuss your progress and how you feel working at The Daily. 3. Contribute to reporting to 2-3 pieces of article, podcast, video, design, or interactive (cobylining acceptable).
  10. We ask to avoid conflict of interest. Are you involved in a leadership position at any other campus organization?
  11. If yes, please list the group(s) and any leadership position(s). Write "N/A" if you don't hold any leadership positions at any other campus organizations.
  12. Have you applied for The Daily’s special stipend program before?
  13. If you indicated “yes” to the previous question, were you selected for the special stipend program?
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