Journalism | Scholarship for Nigerians and Africans - Part 4

The Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists from Developing Countries, USA

/ March 22, 2011 Leave a Comment

The Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund accepts applications from journalists of the developing nations of Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean to cover the United Nations General Assembly beginning in September each year. The fellowships offer a unique opportunity for promising young journalists from developing countries to see the United Nations at work and to report on its proceedings for news media in their home countries.

Eligibility

Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowship is open to individuals who:
* Are native of one of the developing countries of Africa, Asia, South America or the Caribbean. For 2011 only, the Fund will not accept applications from the countries of the 2010 Fellows — Nepal, Peru, South Africa and Togo — in an effort to rotate recipient countries.
* Currently live in and write for a publication in a developing country.
* Are between the ages of 25 and 35. Have a good to excellent command of the English language since United Nations press conferences and many documents are in English only. Are currently employed full-time as professional journalists for bona fide print, television, radio or internet media organizations.
* Have approval from their media organizations to spend up to three months in New York reporting from the United Nations.
* Receive a commitment from their media organizations that the reports they file during the term of the Fellowship will be used.
* Are prepared technically to file their news stories over WIFI, whether broadcast or print.

Scholarship Application Deadline:Wednesday, April 6, 2011

Further Scholarship Information and Application

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Master’s Scholarships in Journalism at Cardiff University, UK: International Journalism, International Public Relations, Journalism Studies, Political Communications

/ March 22, 2011 1 Comment

The Cardiff School of Journalism, Media and Cultural Studies welcome applications for the following Scholarships from applicants who have accepted an offer of a place to study for a one-year Masters programme in the following areas: International Journalism, International Public Relations, Journalism Studies, Political Communications. One Scholarship is available in each of the following areas: Cardiff International Journalism Scholarship – £5,000, Cardiff International Public Relations Scholarship – £5,000, Cardiff Journalism Studies Scholarship – £5,000. Cardiff Political Communications Scholarship – £5,000
Eligibility: To be eligible for an award, applicants must:

  • Have been offered, and accepted, a place on a full-time Masters programme for the 2011-2012 academic year;
  • Hold a degree of at least first class, or upper second class honours standard or equivalent to that standard. This requirement may be waived for candidates over 25 years of age with relevant professional experience;
  • Demonstrate oral and written fluency in English by meeting the School’s English language admissions requirement (recorded on your offer of admission letter);
  • Be classified as an overseas student for fees purposes.  It is not possible to be awarded a scholarship in addition to a full award from a separate body.

    • Scholarship Application Deadline: 24 June  2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

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    2011 IRP Fellowships in International Journalism, USA

    / February 24, 2011 Leave a Comment

    In the fall of 2011, the International Reporting Project (IRP) will offer up to 10 IRP Fellowships to U.S. journalists to carry out a project reporting from any country in the world outside the United States. The fellowships are open to all U.S. journalists with at least five years of professional experience in any medium.
    – Four IRP Fellowships will be reserved for journalists proposing reporting projects on topics of international religion. Applicants for these fellowships should check the box on the application form to indicate they are applying for one of these fellowships.
    – One IRP/Stanley Foundation Fellowship will be reserved for journalists proposing reporting projects on topics dealing with peace building or prevention of atrocities or genocide. Applicants for this fellowship should check the box on the application form for this fellowship.
    – Other Fellowships will be awarded to journalists proposing any international reporting project. Applicants should check the box on the application form indicating they are applying for a general IRP Fellowship.

    Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 April 2011

    Further Scholarship Information and Application

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