Deadline: 15 February 2016
International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) is offering bursary up to six young Southern Africans (SADC-Member States) and up to five young German journalists. The bursary is intended to enable young journalists to gain valuable insights into the political, economical, cultural as well as the social fabric of the host country.
The Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme is a multiyear effort to shape an integrated understanding of the other country and region and to foster relations between Africa and Germany. Through its programmes, IJP support journalists in two ways:
- It provides access to new career horizons for participants.
- It promotes Germany abroad and contributes to more differentiated reporting of foreign affairs in the German media.
IJP Southern African Journalists’ Programme tries to achieve the goals of deepening the dialogue between Africa and Germany and establishing real partnership between the countries of Africa and the industrialized nations in Europe.
The Southern African delegates receive a fixed payment of 3,000 Euro.
Eligible Countries: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Germany
Eligibility Criteria
- All journalists between the age of 25 and 40 who regularly work for a media organisation can apply.
- Candidates have a strong command of the English language. German language abilities are an advantage but are not mandatory.
- A journalistic reference from editor or head of department is required.
How to Apply
Interested applicants can send their application forms via email at the address given on the website.
For more information, please visit Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Program.
