Business reporters invited to apply for Wharton scholarships

The Wharton School at the University of Pennsylvanis is inviting business journalists to apply for the Penn Wharton Public Policy Scholarship.

The scholarships allow up to five business reporters whose reporting highlights public policy issues either domestically or internationally to attend the Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists flagship program in Philadelphia this year.

Each scholarship covers the cost of tuition, course materials, most group meals, lodging for three nights and airfare within the U.S. (where appropriate).

In addition, accepted journalists may request private, one-on-one meetings with faculty members of the Penn Wharton Public Policy Initiative. The scholarship does not cover any other expenses. Other restrictions may apply.

The Wharton Seminars for Business Journalists, now in its 47th year, offers participants an opportunity to expand their business knowledge and increase their exposure to leading experts in a stimulating environment.

Through intensive lectures and hands-on exercises, the program, led by the Wharton School’s most prominent professors, helps participants gain a better understanding of key business and economic issues. Besides the Penn Wharton Public Policy Scholarship, numerous other financial aid options are available for reporters interested in attending the Seminars.

The program runs Oct. 11-14, 2015. Early applications are strongly encouraged with deadlines varying by scholarship. Non-scholarship applications are due by Oc. 1, 2015.

In recent years, reporters have come from media outlets such as the New York Times, Nikkei, Wall Street Journal, CNBC India, Reuters, Fortune, Financial Times, CNN, Les Echos, Marketplace, Bloomberg and the China Central TV.

To apply, go here.