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The Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference is an engaging, in-depth, five-day summer program for 51 high school journalists (one from each state and the District of Columbia) who “dream, dare and do.”

Be the one to represent your state and join students from around the country at an exclusive, free Washington, D.C., journalism experience like no other.

Grade Level/Age
High School Junior
Deadline
Organization
Freedom Forum
Award information

$1,000

Eligibility Requirements
  • A current high school junior (rising senior) who will graduate in 2026 (one person from each state and the District of Columbia is selected as a representative).
  • Interested in journalism and free expression.
  • A free spirit (which can mean someone who is creative, or courageous, or risk-taking or persevering or thinks differently or displays some other quality that could be associated with being a free spirit).
  • Available to attend the entire conference in person June 22-27, 2025.