Rukeyser Reporting Grants Program
The Rukeyser Reporting Grants Program funds OPC Foundation Scholar Award alumni to pursue impactful international freelance reporting projects in any media format.
Funder: Overseas Press Club Foundation
Due Dates: October 1, 2026
Funding Amounts: $1,000–$5,000 per project; one-time seed funding for international freelance reporting
Summary: Supports OPC Foundation Scholar Award alumni with funding for international freelance reporting projects in print, photo, video, or audio formats.
Key Information: Only former OPC Foundation Scholar Award winners are eligible.
Description
The Rukeyser Reporting Grants Program, administered by the Overseas Press Club Foundation, provides financial support to early-career freelance journalists who are alumni of the OPC Foundation Scholar Awards. The program addresses the challenges faced by freelancers in international journalism by offering seed funding to help launch impactful reporting projects in any media format, including print, photo, video, or audio. The initiative honors the legacy of William Rukeyser and aims to foster professionalism and excellence in global news coverage by empowering young journalists to pursue ambitious stories.
