Friendly Press Fellowships
USA: Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) for Print Journalist
Program Description
From now until August 15, 2007, the Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships (AFPF) is accepting applications from print journalists for the 2008 program. Successful candidates will report for American news organizations from March-August, 2008. Since 1984, AFPF has provided training opportunities to approximately ten journalists annually. It is hoped that through such training, Fellows will learn practices, standards and values of U.S. journalism which they can adapt, share and apply in their own countries. In addition to the general fellowships, AFPF offers specialized fellowships by topic and region, including business, education, health, investigations, religion. Those receiving specialized fellowships partake in activities related to their interests.
Eligibility Requirements
Applicants for all fellowships must meet the following minimum criteria:
- Current full-time employment as a journalist for the news or editorial department of independent newspapers, wire services, online publications, or magazines of general public interest in a developing country;
- At least three years of professional experience as a journalist in the print or online media;
- Citizenship of a developing country;
- Early to mid-career status and between 25 and 35 years old;
- A demonstrated personal commitment to a career in journalism in a developing country;
- Ability and desire to share what is learned on the fellowship with journalists at home;
- Endorsement from the management of the home publication;
- An excellent command of written and spoken English.
Contact:
Susan Albrecht Executive Director
Alfred Friendly Press Fellowships
1100 Connecticut Ave. NW, Suite 1310 Washington, DC 20036
Phone: 202-429-3740 Fax: 202-466-4344
Email: Externí odkaz info@pressfellowships.org
Website: Externí odkaz www.pressfellowships.org
Further information and downloadable application materials: Externí odkaz http://www.pressfellowships.org