Deadline: March 1, 2024.

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 + Kenia) 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.

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

1. All journalists from Southern Africa (SADC Member States and Kenia).
2. Applicants between the age of 25 and 40
3. Applicants who regularly work for a media organisation can apply.

BENEFIT

The Southern African delegates receive a fixed payment of 3,000 Euro. This is expected to cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses. 

APPLICATION

1. Enclose a CV with a passport photograph.

2. 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?

3. Include a one-page resume detailing your education and work experience, your standard of German and English (copies of certificates/ e.g. Goethe Institut/Toefel), plus 2 copies of articles written by you (TV and radio journalists must type up their reports since no audio or video tapes can be considered)

4. A journalistic reference from your editor or head of department is required (freelancers should submit a reference from a senior journalist). It should also guarantee your leave of absence for the duration of the program.

Applicants are asked to send the application documents (E-Mail) not before November 27th and until March 1st to the following address: sa-application@ijp.org

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