Всесвітній інститут преси (World Press Institute) запрошує професійних журналістів з усіх країн світу взяти участь у стипендіальній програмі, ціль якої – познайомити учасників з роботою американських ЗМІ, обговорити роль і обов’язки вільної преси в демократичній країні. Організатори покривають всі витрати учасників, пов’язані з програмою. Дедлайн - 15 лютого 2017 р. (далі - англ.).

Applications are invited for WPI journalism fellowship available for international journalists working outside of the United States who have at least five years of professional journalistic experience in any medium. Journalists can work for news or editorial departments of newspapers, wire services, radio, television, web sites, online publications or magazines of general public interest.

WPI fellowship 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.

The World Press Institute (WPI) is an American non-profit, educational organization based in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota that offers paid fellowships for international journalists.

Course Level: This is a fellowship program for journalists and photojournalists from newspapers, news magazines, wire services, radio, television and online news organizations.

Study Subject (s): Fellowship is awarded in the area of journalism.

Scholarship Award: WPI pays all program costs, including transportation to the U.S. and back, all transportation within the 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.

Scholarship can be taken in the USA

Eligibility: At least five (5) years full-time employment in print, broadcast, or online journalism.

• Journalists can work for news or editorial departments of newspapers, wire services, radio, television, web sites, online publications or magazines of general public interest.
• Photojournalists, editorial cartoonists, columnists and broadcast producers are also eligible.
• Those who supervise journalists are eligible providing that they also have at least five years as a working journalist.
• Any journalism-related work completed as a university student does not count toward experience. People who work in public relations or at organizations whose primary business is not the media are not eligible.
• 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.

Eligibility: International journalists (except from USA) can apply for this WPI fellowship.

How to Apply: During this online application process, you will be asked to provide the following:

• Applicant information
• Employment history and education
• Two essays
• Color photo of yourself
• Work samples
• Awards, fellowships, and certificates
• Three letters of recommendation

Online Application

Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is February 15, 2017.