The Chuck Stone Program is run each year by the UNC-Chapel Hill Hussman School of Journalism and Media, with sponsors including Capitol Broadcasting Company, the Gannett Foundation and FOX Sports. It honours the late UNC professor Charles “Chuck” Stone.
Twelve students who will be seniors in 2027–28 spend 20–23 June 2027 in Chapel Hill learning multi-platform reporting and writing, and together produce a multimedia publication, The Mix. Mentoring continues after the workshop.
Benefits & funding
- The program pays for on-campus housing and all meals.
- Travel to Chapel Hill is not listed among the costs it pays.
- No application or tuition fee is mentioned.
Eligibility
- High school students who will be seniors in the 2027–2028 school year.
- A stated career interest in journalism.
- The program seeks students from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences; no citizenship or state rule is stated.
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Application process
- 1Complete the online form and upload an essay of up to 500 words on how your background and experiences let you contribute to the school and community.
- 2Have a high school journalism adviser or guidance counselor email one letter of recommendation.
- 3Email your high school transcript.
- 4Everything is due by midnight on 14 March 2027.
Program timeline
Application deadline (midnight)
14 Mar 2027
Workshop at UNC-Chapel Hill
20–23 Jun 2027