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Meet ProPublica’s 2026 Class of Emerging Reporters

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ProPublica selected five students for its 2026 Emerging Reporters Program, offering a $9,000 stipend, conference travel, and mentorship. The class includes Annisyn Krebs-Carr (Illinois), Jessica Meza (Nebraska), Lajward Zahra (Texas), Thai Theodoro (Iowa), and Tsehai Alfred (New York). All five are seniors or junior seniors at accredited universities, with Annisyn and Thai currently managing editors or reporting interns at local outlets. The program aims to support students pursuing investigative journalism careers, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds. Specific details on past outcomes and future hiring criteria are limited to the provided text.

Key points

• Five students were selected for the 2026 Emerging Reporters Program, receiving a $9,000 stipend, travel to the NICAR conference, and one-on-one mentorship from ProPublica journalists.
• The selected students are Annisyn Krebs-Carr (University of Illinois), Jessica Meza (University of Nebraska), Lajward Zahra (Rice University), Thai Theodoro (Grinnell College), and Tsehai Alfred (Columbia University), all currently pursuing journalism careers.

Context

ProPublica's Emerging Reporters Program supports college students pursuing investigative journalism careers through a $9,000 stipend, conference travel, and mentorship. The program selects students demonstrating early dedication to journalism, with a goal to encourage the next generation of journalists who seek to shine a light on abuses of power and produce stories with moral force that provoke change.

Limitations

Coverage is limited to the five selected students and the program's general goals. Specific details on hiring criteria, past outcomes, and future hiring plans are not provided. The text does not specify the exact number of spots available or the total number of students in the program.

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