William J. Foltz Journalism Award
Journalism Award: Rules and Entry
The contest is open to matriculating Yale University students in all undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It carries a cash award of $500.
To be considered, your article must have been published between January 1 and December 31, 2024 by a media outlet (newspaper, magazine, or news website). Additionally, it should be well written, treat the subject with originality, and help the audience gain greater knowledge and understanding of international issues or regional issues outside of the US.
Entries must be submitted to the MacMillan Center by the deadline, which is to be announced for articles written in 2024. Only one entry per student.
The winner will be notified by email. The winner’s name, photo, and a link to their article will be posted on the MacMillan Center’s website.
Judging
A panel of three judges from the Center will review entries. The winning award, in the opinion of the judges, shall demonstrate excellence, creativity, and journalistic merit in reporting a news event, feature, or human-interest story.
The judges will consider these main factors:
– degree of difficulty – logistical and other challenges experienced in getting the story;
– the substance of the story;
– the treatment of the story, such as novelty, originality, drama, human interest, humor, and/or pathos;
– comprehensiveness and quality of information;
– the quality of writing and presentation.