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World Press Institute Fellowship Program for International Journalists in USA

World Press Institute is offering journalism fellowship for international journalist working outside of the United States with at least five years of professional journalistic experience in any medium. The program usually begins in mid-August and end in mid-October. Ten fellowships will be awarded to cover 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. Online applications should be submitted by February 15, 2014.

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

Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: International journalist (except USA) can apply for this WPI fellowship.

Scholarship Description: The WPI fellowship is offered to 10 journalists from countries around the world. It 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 program usually begins in mid-August and end in mid-October. The fellows will spend three weeks in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota, and then travel to several U.S. cities, including New York and Washington, D.C., for briefings, interviews and visits. They will return to Minnesota for the final week of the program. See the Program Review for examples of WPI events. Journalism — in particular, the role and responsibilities of a free press in a democracy— is the primary focus of the WPI fellowship program. First-hand knowledge of the complexity and diversity of life in the U.S. is an equally important goal. Access is the key. Over the term of the fellowship, WPI fellows gain access to a broad range of individuals and institutions ranging from the world renowned to the ordinary.

Number of award(s): The WPI fellowships will be offered up to 10 journalists.

Duration of award(s): The program usually begins in mid-August and end in mid-October. The fellows will spend three weeks in Minneapolis-St. Paul, Minnesota and then travel to several U.S. cities, including New York and Washington, D.C., for briefings, interviews and visits. They will return to Minnesota for the final week of the program.

What does it cover? 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. IRP Fellows receive a modest per diem to cover such things as meals. Hotel accommodations and fellowship -related travel are paid for.

Selection Criteria: Selection is a competitive process. Each year hundreds of journalists apply to the program. Fellows are picked by the WPI selection committee, composed of journalists and corporate communications specialists, all with international experience. Candidates are not considered if their application package is late or incomplete.

Notification: Finalists for the fellowship will announced in early April. Please note that due to the number of applications received, we cannot respond to individual requests as to status. You will receive an email from WPI sometime in April telling you whether you have received a fellowship or not.

How to Apply: The mode of applying is online. 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

Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for applications is February 15, 2014.

Further Official Scholarship Information and Application