World Press Institute Fellowship Program for Journalists 2017 (Fully Funded to the USA)

DEADLINE: February 15 2017

The WPI fellowship is offered to 10 journalists from countries around the world. It provides immersion into the governance, politics, business, media, journalistic ethics and culture of the United States for experienced international journalists, through a demanding schedule of study, travel and interviews throughout the country

WORTH

• The fellows will spend three weeks in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, and then travel to several U.S. cities, including New York and Washington, D.C., for briefings interviews and visits. They will return to Minnesota for the final week of the program.
• WPI pays all program costs, including transportation to the U.S. and back, all transportation within U.S. related to the WPI program, and all lodging costs.
• In addition, a modest daily per diem for food is provided.
• Personal expenses, such as cameras, film, postage and clothing, are the responsibility of the fellows.

ELIGIBILITY

• Must be currently employed as a non U.S. journalist working outside of the United States.
• Fluency in both written and spoken English.
• Potential for leadership
• At least five (5) years full-time employment in print, broadcast, or online journalism.

To apply and for more information visit here