[b]The U.S. Embassy in Dushanbe announces a request for proposals under the 2011 Democracy Commission Small Grants Program.[/b]

German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle launched its seventh annual blogging competition in 11 languages to reward online journalists who don’t get the credit they deserve.

International journalists interested in postgraduate study in the UK are eligible for the Chevening Scholarship Programme.

Journalists with projects aimed at social change through innovation are invited to apply for a fellowship from the Shuttleworth Foundation.

The 2011 European Journalism Institute (EJI) organized by The Fund for American Studies will take place in Prague, Czech Republic from July 9 — July 17.

The California tech colossus is handing out the funds by sponsoring the IPI News Innovation Contest. The contest is run by Vienna-based foundation The International Press Institute.

The program, sponsored by the Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, provides an opportunity for students to learn about the work of a correspondent in a foreign country, and learn more about Finnish society.

The fellowship, sponsored by the Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists, gives participants the opportunity to report on international affairs during the 66th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York. Fellows will make professional contacts, interact with seasoned journalists and gain a broader perspective on global issues.

Journalists and bloggers from Central Asia are encouraged to apply for multimedia training program in Prague, Czech Republic.

Persian-language journalists interested in in exploring ethics issues and decision making can enroll in a free online course.