Student journalists can apply for a reporting grant.

United Press International is offering journalism students a grant to complete a reporting project through the UPIU.com site, a social media platform for student journalists.

The strongest idea will be awarded US$1,000 to pay for travel, data analysis software, freedom of information requests – anything you need to report and produce your story.

Once the editors accept the story, reporters will receive a US $500 payment.

Broadcast students, photojournalists, radio reporters, online text writers – anyone who is studying journalism is encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to pitches that incorporate graphics, photo and video elements.

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