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open [Asia]
Asian journalists can apply for a fellowship at New York University.
The Wall Street Journal offers a US$24,000 fellowship for Asian journalists to participate in the business and economic reporting program at NYU.
Candidates must have at least one year of experience working in Asia at an English-language publication and be fluent in English and at least one Asian language.
The fellowship covers tuition and fees for two semesters of the three-semester program, as well as a stipend of US$24,000 to cover travel to New York, living expenses, at least one trip home and incidental costs such as textbooks.
The deadline is March 7.
For more information about the program, click here.
19 February 2014
DW Akademie offers scholarships for journalists
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Young journalists, media managers and other communication professionals can apply.
DW Akademie is accepting applications for its International Media Studies program (IMS) in Bonn, Germany. Students who successfully complete the four-semester program will be awarded a master of arts degree.
The program offers a mix of research, lectures and practical experience and combines these disciplines: media and development, journalism, communications and media management.
Ten full scholarships are offered to applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe. The scholarships include a monthly stipend of EUR750 (US$1,020), plus tuition fees and traveling costs.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and at least a year of professional experience in a media-related field. Applicants must also have a good command of German and English.
The deadline is March 31.
For more information, click here.
Young journalists, media managers and other communication professionals can apply.
DW Akademie is accepting applications for its International Media Studies program (IMS) in Bonn, Germany. Students who successfully complete the four-semester program will be awarded a master of arts degree.
The program offers a mix of research, lectures and practical experience and combines these disciplines: media and development, journalism, communications and media management.
Ten full scholarships are offered to applicants from Africa, Asia, Latin America or Eastern Europe. The scholarships include a monthly stipend of EUR750 (US$1,020), plus tuition fees and traveling costs.
Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree and at least a year of professional experience in a media-related field. Applicants must also have a good command of German and English.
The deadline is March 31.
For more information, click here.
Documentary fund accepting entries
http://ijnet.org/opportunities/documentary-fund-accepting-entries-worldwide
Documentary journalists can apply for a grant ranging from GBP5,000-50,000 (US$8,225-$82,250).
The Bertha BRITDOC Fund for Journalism is an international film fund dedicated to supporting long-form feature documentaries of a journalistic nature.
The fund seeks films that break stories, expose injustice and bring attention to unreported issues and cameras into regions previously unseen. Due to the investigative nature of long-form films, the fund seeks filmmakers with a journalistic background.
The fund supports in-depth research & development, production funding for longitudinal investigations, editorial support for long-form documentary structure, hostile environment training, emergency transportation and legal advice.
Funding is awarded on a rolling basis.
For more information, click here.
Documentary journalists can apply for a grant ranging from GBP5,000-50,000 (US$8,225-$82,250).
The Bertha BRITDOC Fund for Journalism is an international film fund dedicated to supporting long-form feature documentaries of a journalistic nature.
The fund seeks films that break stories, expose injustice and bring attention to unreported issues and cameras into regions previously unseen. Due to the investigative nature of long-form films, the fund seeks filmmakers with a journalistic background.
The fund supports in-depth research & development, production funding for longitudinal investigations, editorial support for long-form documentary structure, hostile environment training, emergency transportation and legal advice.
Funding is awarded on a rolling basis.
For more information, click here.
UN reporting fellowship
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Location: NY
United States
See map: Google Maps
Journalists who are 25 to 35 years old and from developing countries can apply for a fellowship to report on the United Nations.
The fellowship, sponsored by the Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists, gives participants the opportunity to report on international affairs during the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Fellows will make professional contacts, interact with seasoned journalists and gain a broader perspective on global issues.
The fellowship is open to journalists currently working full time in developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
In an effort to rotate recipient countries, the fellowship will not consider journalist applications for 2014 from nations selected in 2013: Brazil, Kenya, Pakistan and Turkey. Journalists from these countries may apply in 2015.
The fellowship includes travel, accommodations and a per diem allowance.
The application deadline is March 31.
For more information, click here.
Location: NY
United States
See map: Google Maps
Journalists who are 25 to 35 years old and from developing countries can apply for a fellowship to report on the United Nations.
The fellowship, sponsored by the Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists, gives participants the opportunity to report on international affairs during the 69th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Fellows will make professional contacts, interact with seasoned journalists and gain a broader perspective on global issues.
The fellowship is open to journalists currently working full time in developing countries in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean.
In an effort to rotate recipient countries, the fellowship will not consider journalist applications for 2014 from nations selected in 2013: Brazil, Kenya, Pakistan and Turkey. Journalists from these countries may apply in 2015.
The fellowship includes travel, accommodations and a per diem allowance.
The application deadline is March 31.
For more information, click here.
07 February 2014
Columbia University offers business journalism fellowships
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Business and economics journalists worldwide with at least four years of experience can apply for a fellowship in New York.
The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is accepting applications for its Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism, which aims to enhance journalists' understanding of business, economics and finance.
Fellows will take courses at Columbia's schools of journalism, business, law and international affairs; participate in off-the-record seminars and dinner meetings with corporate executives, economists and academics; and attend briefings and field trips to New York-based media companies and financial institutions.
Conducted during Columbia’s academic year from August through May, the fellowship accepts up to 10 fellows each year. Fellows receive free tuition plus a stipend to offset living expenses. For the 2015 academic year, a stipend of US$55,000 will be granted to each fellow. Housing is available in a Columbia-affiliated facility.
All materials, including transcripts and letters of recommendation, must arrive by March 1.
For more information, click here.
Business and economics journalists worldwide with at least four years of experience can apply for a fellowship in New York.
The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is accepting applications for its Knight-Bagehot Fellowship in Economics and Business Journalism, which aims to enhance journalists' understanding of business, economics and finance.
Fellows will take courses at Columbia's schools of journalism, business, law and international affairs; participate in off-the-record seminars and dinner meetings with corporate executives, economists and academics; and attend briefings and field trips to New York-based media companies and financial institutions.
Conducted during Columbia’s academic year from August through May, the fellowship accepts up to 10 fellows each year. Fellows receive free tuition plus a stipend to offset living expenses. For the 2015 academic year, a stipend of US$55,000 will be granted to each fellow. Housing is available in a Columbia-affiliated facility.
All materials, including transcripts and letters of recommendation, must arrive by March 1.
For more information, click here.
Courage in Journalism Awards honor three female journalists
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International Women´s Media Foundation
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting nominations for its 2014 prizes honoring outstanding journalists.
There are two yearly IWMF awards: the Courage in Journalism Awards honor three female journalists worldwide who have suffered political persecution in their efforts to expose corruption and defend human rights. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a woman journalist who elevates the principles of journalism and becomes a role model.
Full-time, part-time or freelance women journalists currently working in print, broadcast or online media in any country are eligible. Candidates for the Lifetime Achievement Award can be retired.
Journalists cannot nominate themselves. Candidates must be named by colleagues, employers, journalists or others. The application deadline is Feb. 14.
For more information, click here.
International Women´s Media Foundation
The International Women’s Media Foundation (IWMF) is accepting nominations for its 2014 prizes honoring outstanding journalists.
There are two yearly IWMF awards: the Courage in Journalism Awards honor three female journalists worldwide who have suffered political persecution in their efforts to expose corruption and defend human rights. The Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes a woman journalist who elevates the principles of journalism and becomes a role model.
Full-time, part-time or freelance women journalists currently working in print, broadcast or online media in any country are eligible. Candidates for the Lifetime Achievement Award can be retired.
Journalists cannot nominate themselves. Candidates must be named by colleagues, employers, journalists or others. The application deadline is Feb. 14.
For more information, click here.
Nominate Candidate for Knight International Journalism Award 2014
February 3, 2014 By Gamala Luitel
Deadline: 24 February 2014
International Center for Journalists is inviting nominations for Knight International Journalism Award 2014. The major purpose of the program is to honor and award journalists who produce pioneering news reports orinnovations that have great impact besides difficult circumstances during the ceremony to be conducted in Washington D.C. in November 2014.
The award recognizes media professionals who demonstrate a passionate commitment to excellent reporting that makes a difference in the lives of people around the world. Award winners receive a trip to the United States, where they will be honored at ICFJ’s Awards Dinner on November 10, 2014. Each winner will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy recognizing their achievement.
Eligibility Criteria –
For more information, please visit the Nomination Call page.
Deadline: 24 February 2014
International Center for Journalists is inviting nominations for Knight International Journalism Award 2014. The major purpose of the program is to honor and award journalists who produce pioneering news reports orinnovations that have great impact besides difficult circumstances during the ceremony to be conducted in Washington D.C. in November 2014.
The award recognizes media professionals who demonstrate a passionate commitment to excellent reporting that makes a difference in the lives of people around the world. Award winners receive a trip to the United States, where they will be honored at ICFJ’s Awards Dinner on November 10, 2014. Each winner will receive a $3,000 cash prize and a crystal trophy recognizing their achievement.
Eligibility Criteria –
- Nominees must be from and work in Africa, Asia, Central/Eastern Europe, Latin America/Caribbean or the Middle East.
- Nominees can be reporters, editors, technologists, media managers, citizen journalists or bloggers.
- Nominee must have produced pioneering news reports or innovations that have great impact, besides difficult circumstances.
- Self nomination is considered.
For more information, please visit the Nomination Call page.
IDEX Accelerator accepting Fellowship Applications
February 6, 2014 By Gamala Luitel
Deadline: 15 February 2014
IDEX Accelerator is inviting applications from individuals seeking to gain emerging market experience while working to support enterprises that deliver social change to local and global communities for IDEX Fellowship. Candidates willing to work with low-income populations in developing economies and demonstrated practicalskills in relationship building, cultural sensitivity and thrive in a start-up environment are highly encouraged toapply.
The fellows will work full-time with a social enterprise partner, in addition to participating in leadershipdevelopment gatherings and networking opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria –
For more information, please visit Become an IDEX Fellow page.
Deadline: 15 February 2014
IDEX Accelerator is inviting applications from individuals seeking to gain emerging market experience while working to support enterprises that deliver social change to local and global communities for IDEX Fellowship. Candidates willing to work with low-income populations in developing economies and demonstrated practicalskills in relationship building, cultural sensitivity and thrive in a start-up environment are highly encouraged toapply.
The fellows will work full-time with a social enterprise partner, in addition to participating in leadershipdevelopment gatherings and networking opportunities.
Eligibility Criteria –
- Applicants must have obtained Bachelor or Masters/Graduate Degree (BS/BA/BBA) prior to start ofprogram.
- Applicants must have the ability to perform in a high pressure environment.
- Applicants must be proficient in English.
- Applicants must have the ability to legally work in India or Kenya for six months.
- Applicants must be able to demonstrate minimum of 1-3 years of professional work experience.
- Applicants must possess excellent listening and communication skills (written and verbal).
For more information, please visit Become an IDEX Fellow page.
University of Sussex ‘Economic and Social Development Scholarship’ for India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka
February 5, 2014 By Gamala Luitel
Deadline: 28 March 2014
University of Sussex is accepting applications from students registered on one-year Master’s degreeprograms in Anthropology, Development Studies/International Development (including the Institute of Development Studies), Economics, Education (including MA in Childhood and Youth Studies), GenderStudies, International Relations, Human Rights, Migration Studies for ‘Economic and Social DevelopmentScholarship’. The major purpose of the scholarship is to support those students who intend to and possibly will contribute to the economic or social development of their countries when they return on completion of their studies.
The total award amount is £5,000 covering the tuition fees.
Eligibility Criteria –
For more information, please visit the Scholarship Announcement page.
Deadline: 28 March 2014
University of Sussex is accepting applications from students registered on one-year Master’s degreeprograms in Anthropology, Development Studies/International Development (including the Institute of Development Studies), Economics, Education (including MA in Childhood and Youth Studies), GenderStudies, International Relations, Human Rights, Migration Studies for ‘Economic and Social DevelopmentScholarship’. The major purpose of the scholarship is to support those students who intend to and possibly will contribute to the economic or social development of their countries when they return on completion of their studies.
The total award amount is £5,000 covering the tuition fees.
Eligibility Criteria –
- Applicants must be nationals from, and resident in, one of the following countries – India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka.
- Students must be applying for a Master’s degree in the following subject areas only – Anthropology, Development Studies/International Development (including the Institute of Development Studies), Economics, Education (including MA in Childhood and Youth Studies), Gender Studies, International Relations, Human Rights, Migration Studies.
- Applicants must not previously have studied at degree level in the UK.
- Applicants must be classified to pay fees at the ‘overseas’ rate.
For more information, please visit the Scholarship Announcement page.
Apply to participate in World Conference on Youth 2014
February 5, 2014 By Gamala Luitel
Deadline: 21 February 2014
Young experts/leaders, marginalized youth or youth from international non-governmental youth organizationsare invited to apply for participation in World Conference on Youth 2014 to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 6-10 May 2014. The main objective of the program is to create an inclusive youth participation platform that enables young people to review the progress on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
Categories of Youth Delegates –
Eligibility Criteria –
For more information, please visit Apply Now page.
Deadline: 21 February 2014
Young experts/leaders, marginalized youth or youth from international non-governmental youth organizationsare invited to apply for participation in World Conference on Youth 2014 to be held in Colombo, Sri Lanka from 6-10 May 2014. The main objective of the program is to create an inclusive youth participation platform that enables young people to review the progress on the achievement of the Millennium Development Goals.
Categories of Youth Delegates –
- Youth from international youth-led organization – 78
- Youth from marginalized youth – 150
- Youth leaders/experts – 60
- Sri Lankan Youth Delegates – 100.
- National Youth Delegates – 400, 2/country.
Eligibility Criteria –
- Youth between 18 to 30 years of age are eligible to apply.
- Applicant must be representing a regional youth platform or a global youth-led organization; or a group of young people that is usually marginalized in society; or special interest groups.
- Applicant must be well versed in current national/international youth policies and/or development debates.
- Applicant must be willing to prepare the WCY together with other young people through involving in/conducting consultations; and to following-up through dissemination of outcomes and taking part in implementing the outcome document.
- Applicant must be able to work in English.
For more information, please visit Apply Now page.
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