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Funding Opportunities

Browse the many funding opportunities for our Philadelphia flagship program below to decide what financial support package is right for you. All funding opportunities marked with an asterisk (*) require separate application submissions to both the sponsoring organization and the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists.

National Press Foundation Fellowships (*)

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.

Joseph Wharton Funding

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.

Donald T. Sheehan International Funding

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.

Wharton Media Relations Funding Opportunities

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.

Seminar News

  • The flagship Philadelphia Seminars for Business Journalists 2024 program runs October 14-16.
  • Applications are now closed. View the agenda here.

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