Deadline: 1 February 2015
The Knight-Wallace Fellows is currently accepting applications from International Journalists for its 2015 Fellowship Programme. The programme includes an academic year of study, reflection and growth at one of the world’s finest universities. Each fellow is assigned an academic advisor, carefully selected to best match his or her area of interest. A personalized study plan will be Conducted that involve a combination of classes, individual study and informal seminars.
Up to six international fellowships (four to eight months) are offered each year.
Fellowships Awarded
- Burton R. Benjamin Fellowship in Broadcast Journalism
- Benny Friedman Fellowship in Sports Journalism
- Daniel B. Burke Fellowship in General Studies
- Ford Fellowship in Transportation Technology and Environment
- Time-Warner Fellowship
- Mike Wallace Fellowship in Investigative Reporting
- Knight Fellowships in Specialty Reporting: Business, Education, Law, Medicine
- Karsten Prager Fellowship in International Reporting
- William C. Richardson Fellowship for Public Policy and Philanthropy
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be full-time journalists of any nation, with a minimum five years professional experience, whose work appears regularly as an employee or freelancer.
- Print, broadcast, photo, documentary and Internet journalists are eligible.
- There are no academic prerequisites.
How to Apply?
The application process is online. The applications consists of two parts-
- Part 1: General Information.
- Part 2: Applicants are required to submit their work samples and essays. Letters need to be uploaded here are:
- One professional letter of reference
- One personal letter of reference
- A confidential letter from your immediate supervisor (if applicable) elucidating your qualifications for a Knight-Wallace Fellowship.
- A letter from your employer supporting your application and granting you a leave for the academic year.
For more information, visit KWF International Fellowships.
