The Bloomberg Journalism Program – Brazil is a short, intensive introduction to business and financial journalism run by Bloomberg News together with the UNC Hussman School of Journalism and Media and the Department of Journalism at Faculdade Cásper Líbero in São Paulo. Over five days, undergraduates learn the fundamentals of reporting on markets, financial concepts and the economy — and inclusive newsroom practice — with hands-on instruction from Bloomberg journalists. It is aimed at students who want a career in journalism; no prior business background is required.
Benefits & funding
- All costs to participants are covered, including travel, lodging and meals.
- Hands-on instruction from Bloomberg journalists on markets, financial concepts and economy reporting.
- Mentorship from program alumni and Bloomberg professionals.
- Foundational business-journalism skills and exposure to inclusive newsroom practices.
Eligibility
- Currently enrolled undergraduate students at Brazilian universities.
- Incoming second-year undergraduates and above; graduating bachelor’s students are also welcome.
- A strong interest in pursuing a career in journalism.
- No business background required.
- Students from diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences are encouraged to apply.
Application process
- 1Complete the online application (opens 20 March 2026).
- 2Attach a curriculum vitae and an unofficial transcript of grades.
- 3Include a 500-word writing sample on a professional journalism role model.
- 4Provide contact information for one academic reference.
- 5Shortlisted finalists are interviewed by video conference after the deadline.
Program timeline
Applications open.
Mar 20, 2026
Application deadline (11:59 p.m. GMT).
Apr 15, 2026
After the deadline
Finalists interviewed by video conference.
Program held in São Paulo.
Sep 16, 2026 to Sep 20, 2026
Applications expected to reopen for the next cycle.
Early 2027