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Southern African Journalists' Bursary

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The International Journalists' Programmes (IJP) is offering a bursary to as many as 6 young Southern African and as many as 5 young German journalists. The Southern African-German Journalists' Programme is an effort to shape an integrated understanding of another country and region and to foster relations between Africa and Germany. It has been offered as a response to concerns about the increasing political and cultural detachment between Africa and Europe. The bursary is intended to enable young journalists to gain valuable insights into the political, economical, cultural, and social fabric of the host country.

All journalists from Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) Member States between the age of 25 and 35 who regularly work for a media organisation can apply. To qualify for the bursary, candidates must: 1) work for a media organisation; 2) be between 25 and 35 years old; 3) be fluent in English (German language abilities are an advantage but are not mandatory.); and 4) come from one of the eligible countries: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, or Zimbabwe.

The Fellowship begins with an introductory conference for all delegates followed by the journalism internship. Applicants must submit their preferences for the newspaper, radio, television station, or news agency where they would like to work in Germany.

Participants will receive a fixed payment of 3,000 Euros to cover most of their travel, accommodation, and living expenses.

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Application Info

Applicants are asked to send the application documents (by email or post) to the following address not before December 1 2010 and by the deadline of January 31 2011: sa-application@ijp.org

Each application must contain the following documents:

  • an 800 word essay addressing the motivation to work in Germany, what applicant expects from the IJP and what she/he can contribute to it; the 3 planned subjects for research, role applicant expects to play at home media in the future, and how the bursary will be spent;
  • Curriculum Vitae including phone, fax, and email contacts;
  • a passport-size photo;
  • a one-page resume detailing education and work experience, standard of German and English (copies of certificates/ e.g. Goethe Institut/Toefel), and two samples of work (not more); television and radio journalists must type up their reports, since no audio or video tapes can be considered; and
  • a journalistic reference written by the current editor (freelancers should submit a reference from a senior journalist). Where appropriate, the reference should also guarantee leave of absence for the duration of the programme.



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Source

IJP website, November 24 2010.