The Bloomberg Fellowship 2026 is now open for university students in the United States and international students studying there. This fully funded program runs from 18 to 22 May 2026 at Bloomberg Headquarters in New York City. It covers round trip travel, housing and meals. The fellowship teaches students how journalists report on the economy, companies, markets, government and labor. Participants will gain skills in business journalism practice reporting with Bloomberg experts and learn why diversity in media matters. The deadline to apply is 28 February 2026.
Bloomberg Fellowship Summary
| Country | USA |
| Location | New York City (Bloomberg HQ) |
| Duration | 5 days |
| Dates | May 18–22, 2026 |
| Coverage | Fully Funded |
| Eligible For | Rising juniors and seniors in U.S. universities |
| Deadline | 28 February 2026 |
About the Bloomberg Fellowship
Bloomberg runs this fellowship with UNC Hussman School of Journalism to teach students about business reporting. You learn key skills like understanding markets, writing stories and covering finance. The program is short but strong with real journalists as teachers. You practice reporting and see how news is made. It helps students from different backgrounds enter journalism, especially business news. Past fellows got jobs or better internships after.
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Fellowship Benefits
Bloomberg pays everything.
- Round-trip travel to New York City.
- Free lodging during the five days.
- Meals covered.
- Hands-on training with Bloomberg reporters.
- Learn markets financial concepts and writing.
- Focus on diversity in journalism.
- Network with pros and other students.
Who Is Running This Program?
This is a joint program run by two partners:
- Bloomberg News, and
- The UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media.
What Will You Learn?
If you join, you will:
- Get hands-on practice in writing and reporting, guided directly by Bloomberg journalists.
- Learn how financial markets work in simple, clear terms.
- Learn about the importance of diversity and representation in news reporting.
- Understand the fundamentals of business and financial journalism, which is a field with a lot of opportunity.
Eligibility Criteria
You can apply if you meet these conditions:
- You are a current university student interested in journalism.
- You are a rising junior or senior (meaning you’ll be starting your 3rd or 4th year of undergraduate studies).
- You are not currently studying business or financial journalism.
- International students who are studying full-time at a U.S. university are also eligible to apply.
- Students from all different backgrounds and life experiences are strongly encouraged to apply.
Also See: American University in Cairo (AUC) Fellowships 2026
Required Documents
You upload online.
- Resume with your study and work.
- Unofficial transcript.
- Essay about why you want this.
- Contact for one teacher reference.
Important Dates / Deadline
Applications are open now. Deadline is 28 February 2026. Program runs May 18–22 2026.
How to Apply for Bloomberg Fellowship
The process is online.
- Go to Bloomberg site.
- Fill the application form.
- Upload resume, transcript and essay.
- Give teacher contact.
- Submit by deadline.
- They read and pick fellows.
- If you win they tell you and help with travel.
