UN Journalism fellowships
Maret 31st, 2008 by gwgantengThe Dag Hammarskjold Scholarship Fund for Journalists is now accepting
applications from professional journalists from developing countries for
its 2008 Fellowship Program. The application deadline is April 25.
The Fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web
journalists, age 25 to 35, from developing countries who are interested
in
traveling to New York to report on international affairs during the 63rd
session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Fellowships will
begin
in mid-September and extend to late November and will include the cost of
travel and accommodations in New York , as well as a per diem allowance.
The Fellowship Program is open to journalists who are native to a
developing country in Africa, Asia, South America or the Caribbean , and
are currently working full-time for a bona fide media organization in a
developing nation. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and
commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better
understanding of the UN to their readers and audiences. Selections of the
2008 Fellows will be made in June.
Questions about the program, eligibility and application process can be
directed to info@unjournalismfellowship.org
or visit <http://www.unjournalismfellowship.org>.
Posted in Uncategorized |