The Student Press Law Center is accepting applications for its 2026 Student Freedom of Information Award.
Donor Name: Student Press Law Center
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 06/30/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Student Freedom of Information Award recognizes a student journalist or team of journalists for outstanding and tenacious use of public records in reporting that promotes transparency and brings important issues to light in their school or community.
Separate winners may be recognized at both the high school and college levels:
- High School: The award comes with a $1,000 prize, sponsored by the Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida. It will be presented at the fall National High School Journalism Convention. The cash prize will be split between the student(s) and the student news organization or reporting program and, if applicable, between multiple winners. View prior recipients.
- College: The award comes with a $2,000 prize, sponsored by the Brechner Freedom of Information Project at the University of Florida. It will be presented at the Fall National College Media Convention. The cash prize will be split between the student(s) and the student news organization or reporting program and, if applicable, between multiple winners. To avoid any potential conflict of interest, the Brechner FOI Project is not involved in the judging/selection process.
Additional Information
- Each nomination must be based on reporting that was published or broadcast between July 1, 2025, and June 30, 2026.
- The reporting should be produced by student journalists at high schools or colleges within the United States, whether it was created within student media, a reporting lab, class or other program.
- Anyone can nominate a worthy student, and students are encouraged to nominate their own exceptional work.
- You may submit multiple nominations by submitting separate forms.
- If applicable, you may also nominate the same student(s) for SPLC’s Courage in Student Journalism Award.
For more information, visit Student Press Law Center.
