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The Seminars have received the generous cooperation and support of the National Press Foundation since 1986. This year the Foundation will sponsor two all-expense paid fellowships for journalists to attend the Seminars in Philadelphia.

To apply, please contact the Foundation at 202-663-7285 or through the National Press Foundation website.

The Wharton School is pleased to offer funding to allow selected journalists whose work represents the highest standards of business journalism to attend the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists flagship program in Philadelphia. The funding covers the cost of tuition, course materials, most group meals, lodging for three nights and airfare within the U.S. (where appropriate). The financial support does not cover any other expenses. Other restrictions may apply.

The Wharton School is pleased to offer funding opportunities to international or internationally focused journalists who wish to attend the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists. Each award (which covers the cost of tuition, course materials and most meals) is worth about $1,999 and is furnished by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The award does NOT cover travel to and from Philadelphia or lodging. The award is named in honor of Donald T. Sheehan, the former Vice President of Public Affairs who created the Seminars program in 1968.

The Wharton School is pleased to offer funding opportunities to journalists whose reporting contributes unique insights to the world of business. Each award (which covers the cost of tuition, course materials and most meals) is worth about $1,999 and is furnished by the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. The award does NOT cover travel to and from Philadelphia or lodging.