Date:01/03/11
British Council
Location:United Kingdom See map: Google Maps

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

The Chevening Scholarship Programme, sponsored by the British Council, is a prestigious award system that gives scholars the opportunity to study in the UK for one academic year, with the goal of making a difference in their own countries. The program provides funding annually for over 2,300 scholars from 150 countries.

The scholarships are offered for many fields of study, including media. Applications are accepted year-round.

Deadlines are currently approaching for nine African countries: Mozambique, Mauritius, Seychelles, Madagascar, the Comoros Islands, Botswana, Nigeria, Uganda and South Africa. For a list of March deadlines, click here.

Applicants must have an excellent undergraduate academic track record and two to five years working experience. Applicants must also be fluent in English.

To read about the experiences of past scholars, see the Chevening blog.

For more information on applying, click here: http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/what-we-do/scholarships/

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/post-grad-scholarship-sends-international-journalists-uk-worldwide

Journalists with projects aimed at social change through innovation are invited to apply for a fellowship from the Shuttleworth Foundation.
The Shuttleworth Foundation invites applications from individuals interested in working in the following areas: communication and analytical skills in education, intellectual property rights, open and collaborative educational resources and telecommunications.

Fellows work from where they are, with an open door to visit the Foundation’s head office in Cape Town, South Africa.

Projects funded by the program include m4Lit, or mobiles for literacy, launched in 2009 as a pilot initiative to explore whether teens in South Africa will read stories on their mobile phones.

The program is the brainchild of entrepreneur Mark Shuttleworth, founder of the Ubuntu Project, a Linux-based operating system.

The fellowship is not limited to any specific geographic location but applicants must be fluent in English.

Fellows are awarded the equivalent of a year’s salary, a contribution towards expenses plus a travel allowance. Fellows also have access to potential project funding from the Foundation, who will match the Fellow’s personal investment in projects by at least ten fold. The total grant amount will be based on the Fellow’s qualifications, experience and comparable cost of time for their skill level.

Although applications are accepted throughout the year, the foundation formally reviews applications in May for September and November for March.

For application information, click here: http://www.shuttleworthfoundation.org/funding/fellowship-programme/

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/fellowship-applications-accepted-social-change-journalism-worldwide

Dear Friend and Colleague,

This summer, 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. As an important resource for current and future journalists, we ask that you to help us recruit outstanding participants for this summer’s Institute.

For the 8th summer, this Institute will bring together working journalists and journalism students from around the world for a one-week workshop that revisits and expands upon the fundamental skills of visual and written information gathering for young journalists and those interested in developing basic journalism skills. The intensive seven day program consists of seminars, lectures, and discussions about journalism by both theorists and practitioners from both the United States and Europe.

If you know working journalists or journalism students who may be interested in EJI, I encourage you to forward them this email. They can also visit our website or contact Brigit Moore by email at bmoore@tfas.org or by phone at (202) 986-0384. To begin an online application, interested individuals should go here: https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=tfas-int.

THE FINAL ADMISSIONS DEADLINE FOR EJI IS APRIL 15, 2011

https://app.applyyourself.com/?id=tfas-int

Deadline:01/06/11
International Press Institute
If you are ready to change journalism, Google is awarding a total of $2.7 million in grants to fund innovative news projects.

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 goal is to advance the future of news by funding new ways to digitally inform communities in Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

Via these grants, IPI is will support both non-profits and for-profit organizations that revolve around online news that advances press freedom, the development of more sustainable business models and journalist training.

Projects should fit into one of three categories. * News Platforms — Advancement in Digital News Platforms * Sustainability — Advancement of Business Mode * Training — Advancement in Trainings & Journalism Excellence

Proposals, due June 1, can only be submitted via the IPI Contest Website. The proposals must be in English, but the project can be executed in any language any of the focused regions.

For more info, click here: http://www.ipinewscontest.org/apply/faq/

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/google-funds-27-million-digital-journalism-grants-worldwide

Date:01/08/11 — 26/08/11
Deadline:31/03/11
Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland
Location:FinlandFinal year journalism students and recent graduates can apply for a foreign correspondents’ program in Finland.

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.

Participants will meet with professionals and politicians, spend a weekend with a Finnish family and take cultural trips.

The scholarships cover flights, accommodation in a student residence and meals and events. Applicants must be fluent in English and range in age from 20 to 25 years old.

The program is open to citizens from the following countries: Armenia, Brazil, China, Denmark, Egypt, France, India, Japan, Germany, Poland, Russia, San Marino, Serbia, South Africa, Spain, Tunisia, Turkey, Ukraine, the United Kingdom and the US.

For more information, click here: http://www.finland.org.za/public/default.aspx?contentid=212517&culture=en-US

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/scholarships-foreign-correspondent-course-available-worldwide

Date:15/09/11 — 30/11/11
Deadline:06/04/11
Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists
Location:NY United StatesSee map: Google Maps
Journalists from developing countries between 25 and 35 years old can apply for a fellowship to report on the UN.

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.

The fellowship is open to journalists currently working full-time in developing countries in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean.

Applications will not be accepted from the countries of 2010 fellows: Nepal, Peru, South Africa and Togo. Fellows must be able to take a leave of absence of up to two months.

The fellowship includes travel, accommodations and a per diem allowance. For more information, click here: http://unjournalismfellowship.org/node/564

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/un-reporting-fellowship-accepting-applications-worldwide

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

Transitions Online (TOL) launched a new multimedia program for journalists from Central Asia called Training the Trainers. Graduates of the program will be able to lead their own workshops on both new media and multimedia topics and serve as leaders in bringing the latest trends and tools to their home regions.

Two five-day workshops will be held in Prague (one in 2011 and one in 2012) in Russian and English, with a mix of regional and international expert trainers. The first workshop will be held on April 26-30, 2011 focusing on two major topics: working effectively with multimedia for journalists, citizen journalists and bloggers as well as using social media to promote materials, websites, and campaigns online.

TOL will recruit a total of 10 participants (two from Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan and two each from the Uzbek and Turkmen communities who are living abroad).

For more information (in Russian), click here: http://www.tol.org/client/training/

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/multimedia-training-program-journalists-central-asia-launches-prague

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

Introduction to Ethical Decision Making is one of three online courses in Persian launched by NewsU International.

The self-directed course is designed for Persian-language journalists and other newsroom leaders who want to make sound decisions, as well as anyone interested in the ethical guidelines for fair, accurate and honest journalism.

Introduction to Ethical Decision Making provides participants with the techniques and tools they need to confront complex and complicated ethical issues and support decisions with clear and rational thought.

Participants will learn to:

•Appreciate the need for ethics in journalism
•Understand the guiding principles and values of ethics in journalism
•Practice sound ethical decision making
•Justify the decisions they make
NewsU International is a partnership between the Poynter Institute and the International Center for Journalists.

In order to participate in the course, applicants need to register at the NewsU International site.

http://ijnet.org/opportunities/newsu-international-launches-online-ethics-course-persian

Journalists interested in social media can access three free online sessions.

The free webinar series, sponsored by the Reynolds Center, was originally held February 8 to 10. It has now been posted online. The first session, “Social Media 101,” deals with the basics for new social media users, with an introduction to Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.

The second session teaches reporters how to use social media sites as research tools. For example, journalists will learn how to turn them into databases to find stories and sources, use Twitter lists and connect with a social community. The session also covers ethics and practical tips on using Web sources.

The third session focuses on “cutting through the clutter” and teaching reporters to filter content. It will show how to set up keyword searches, and find useful links and articles.

http://ijnet.org/stories/free-social-media-webinars-available-online

The International Journalism MA at City University London’s world-renowned Graduate School of Journalism is designed to equip you to start a career in international news reporting, or return to a career with enhanced skills and understanding.

It is designed for students who do not live in the UK. You will leave with contacts in countries around the world, with insight into international news, and with a more profound understanding of other cultures.

You will benefit from:

•A prime location in the heart of media district
•Excellent graduate prospects, with students working for international news organisations like Al-Jazeera, CNN, APTN, BBC World Service, and Dow Jones
•An international focus, 89% of 2010/11 students are from outside the UK
•Experienced faculty and world-famous guest speakers. Recent visitors to the course have included senior figures from Reuters, Channel 4 News, Sky News, APTN, Reuters Iraq and A-24 African network London’s Places available for the 2011/12 class.

http://ijnet.org/node/91363