ISF Spring and Summer Journalism Internship Program supports emerging American Muslim journalists by placing them in top newsrooms nationwide.

Applicants may be considered for one or more programs, depending on their qualifications, availability, and the program's needs. Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• An active member of the Muslim community;
• U.S. Citizen, U.S. green card holder, or DACA recipient;
• A minimum of 3.0 GPA;
• An undergraduate (junior or senior) or graduate student enrolled in a journalism program or related field, or a recent graduate within the last 12 months.

AVAILABLE INTERNSHIPS: 

• Los Angeles Times (Spring 2027): Applicants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Graduates who have completed their degree within six months of the start date are also eligible. Requires that applications be based in Southern California and that applicants have access to a car during their internship. The entire internship requires 400 hours, equivalent to 10 weeks at 40 hours per week or 20 weeks at 20 hours per week. It's expected to start in March. (10 weeks/Full-time or 20 weeks/Part-time $8,400 stipend). Learn more here.
• Los Angeles Times (Summer 2027): Applicants must be actively pursuing an undergraduate or graduate degree. Graduates who have completed their degree within six months of the start date are also eligible. Requires that applications be based in Southern California and that applicants have access to a car during their internship. The entire internship requires 400 hours, equivalent to 10 weeks at 40 hours per week. It's expected to start in May or June. (20 weeks/Full-time $8,400 stipend). Learn more here.
• Religion News Service (Spring 2027): A remote position requiring 15-20 hours for 10 weeks. Ideally, a journalist who can produce and record videos. It's expected to start in March. (10 weeks, $5,000 stipend) 
• Zeteo (Spring or Summer 2027): A remote position requiring 15-20 hours for 10 weeks. Spring is expected to begin in January 2027, and Summer in June. (10-15 weeks, $5,000 stipend) 
• Borderless (Summer 2027): Requires applications to be based in the Chicagoland area. It's expected to start in May. (15 weeks/Part-time, $6,000 stipend)

Note: Specific hourly rates and weekly schedules may vary slightly depending on final placement and interns' availability.