International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) offer a bursary to up to six young Southern African (SADC-Member States: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe + Kenya) and up to five young German journalists. For two months the Southern African delegates will have the chance to work in Germany. They will be integrated into the day-to-day journalism of their host newsroom while also researching stories for their home media..
WORTH
- The southern African delegates receive a fixed payment of 3,000
- This is expected to cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses.
- No further payments will be made: delegates are expected to use their own funds for any further costs.
- Payment for their work with the host media is not envisaged. To receive the full grant participants are obliged to write a report of at least three pages and provide copies of their published journalistic work after returning home.
ELIGIBILITY
- Enclose a CV with a passport photograph.
Write a 800 word essay addressing the following topics:
- Why you would like to work in Germany?
- What you expect from IJP and what you think you can contribute to it?
- What are the 3 research topics you want to pursue during the fellowship?
- What role you expect to play at your home media in the future?
- How you will spend the bursary?
DEADLINE: February 15 2017
To apply and for more information visit here
