Scholarships & Grants

The Chicago Headline Club is committed to improving the quality of journalism and in-depth reporting. Our grants are provided to individuals who demonstrate a dedication to journalism and accurately communicate the events of our time.

CHC Foundation Internship grants

With support from the Headline Club and champions of journalism, the Chicago Headline Club Foundation offers two $5,000 intern grants for journalism students doing unpaid internships in the Chicago area each year.

Les Brownlee Scholarship

The Headline Club and the Headline Club Foundation award a $5,000 scholarship honoring Les Brownlee to an Illinois-based journalism student each year.