Deadline- March 1, 2013
Applications are invited for Scotiabank/CJFE Journalism Fellowship program at Massey College in the University of Toronto. For this fellowship Minimum 7 years’ experience and current employment as a journalist in Latin America or the Caribbean is required.
The objective of the Fellowship is to enhance inter-American understanding and promote dialogue through an exploration of current issues in journalism and free expression in the Americas in an academic setting.
The Scotiabank/CJFE Fellowship combines general education with concentration in at least two courses; one academic course must be taken in full and all assignments completed. In a parallel, extra-curricular program, the Fellow meets regularly with the other Journalism Fellows in informal seminars to discuss contemporary issues with personalities from a wide variety of professions.
The Scotiabank/CJFE Fellowship will underwrite for the two 4-month semesters (starting September 3): (1) the Fellow’s monthly stipend; (2) all university costs; (3) travel expenses up to the cost of ONE economy air-fare to and from Toronto; (4) accommodation and meals; (5) travel expenses for organized trips taken during the program and (6) University Health Insurance.
Eligibility & Criteria-
- Applicants should be mid-career (minimum 7 years’ experience) working journalists or editors in print, broadcast or online newspapers, magazines or news agencies in Latin America or the Caribbean. Applicants with fewer than 7 years experience will not be considered for this fellowship
- Applicants should be deemed by their employers to have potential for advancement and be able to show a strong commitment to free expression in their work
- Applicants must be able to communicate and study in English
- Applicants must provide assurance of resuming their employment with their employer for at least one year after completing the Scotiabank/CJFE Fellowship
- The employer must assure applicants of resumption of their employment upon completion of the Scotiabank/CJFE Fellowship.
- In meeting the Fellowship’s objective of dialogue between journalists in the Americas, Fellows and their media organization will be asked for feedback, within several months after their return, about the impact the Fellowship has had on the journalists’ work. Fellows will be expected to provide samples of work produced as a result of the Fellowship.
- The 2013/2014 Fellow must be prepared to begin application for a Canadian travel visa immediately upon receiving his/her official acceptance.
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