New America Fellows Program

​New America’s Fellows Program invests in thinkers—journalists, scholars, filmmakers, and public policy analysts—who generate big, bold ideas that have an impact and spark new conversations about the most pressing issues of our day.

In an age where journalism is dominated by the 24-7 news cycle and academia is becoming ever more esoteric, our fellowships provide opportunities for talented individuals who need support to pursue more ambitious endeavors. Books. Films. Photo essays. Longform storytelling. Policy projects. Work that gets to broad audiences and changes the way we think. Voices that represent the diverse backgrounds and ideologies of the American community.


New America provides stipends at varying levels ($15k-$30k) to support the work of our National Fellows.


Eligibility: Fourth-year Undergraduate (Senior), Alum (undergraduate), Graduate Student, Alum (graduate)
Minimum GPA:
Deadline month: February
Program Website