2025 Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference June 22-27, 2025
A skills-building, network-growing head start on your future
The Al Neuharth Free Spirit and Journalism Conference on June 21-26, 2026, provides 51 students (one high school junior from each state plus the District of Columbia) with an all-expenses-paid program that includes panel conversations with journalists and multimedia storytellers, newsroom visits, networking events, a chance to meet students and industry leaders who share a passion for news, and a unique Washington, D.C., experience.
Participants also receive a $1,000 college scholarship and ongoing support from a community of more than 1,700 alumni. Students build their skills, grow their network and get a head start on their future. Whether you’re
Apply here by March 15, 2026