Summary:
The International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) Southern African Bursary 2024 is now accepting applications. The bursary offers opportunities for up to six young Southern African journalists and up to five young German journalists. Southern African delegates will have the chance to work in Germany for two months, integrating into the host newsroom and conducting research for their home media.
The program aims to foster relations between Africa and Germany, promoting an integrated understanding between the two regions. Southern African delegates receive a fixed payment of €3,000 Euro, which covers most of their travel, accommodation, and living expenses. Participants are expected to use their own funds for additional costs, and payment for work with the host media is not provided.
Eligible applicants should be journalists from Southern Africa (SADC Member States and Kenya) between the ages of 25 and 40, with a strong command of the English language. German language abilities are an advantage but not mandatory. The application process requires a curriculum vita, passport photograph, an 800-word essay addressing various topics, a one-page resume detailing education and work experience, language proficiency certificates, and two copies of articles written by the applicant. A journalistic reference from the editor or head of department is also required, guaranteeing the applicant’s leave of absence during the program. The application documents should be sent via email between November 27, 2023, and March 1, 2024, to the provided address: sa-application@ijp.org.
Fellowship Type:
International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) Southern African Bursary 2024.
Application Requirements:
– Journalists from Southern Africa (SADC Member States and Kenya) working for a media organization.
– Age between 25 and 40.
– Strong command of the English language.
– German language abilities are an advantage but not mandatory.
Fellowship Benefits:
– Southern African delegates receive a fixed payment of €3,000 Euro.
– Covers most travel, accommodation, and living expenses.
– No payment for work with the host media.
Award:
Opportunity for Southern African journalists to work in Germany, integrating into the host newsroom and conducting research for their home media.
Program Details:
Aims to foster relations between Africa and Germany and promote an integrated understanding between the two regions.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2024.
Application Process:
– Submitting a curriculum vitae with a passport photograph.
– Writing an 800-word essay addressing specific topics.
– Including a one-page resume detailing education and work experience, language proficiency certificates, and two copies of articles written by the applicant.
– Providing a journalistic reference from the editor or head of department, guaranteeing leave of absence during the program.
– Sending the application documents via email between November 27, 2023, and March 1, 2024, to sa-application@ijp.org.