World Press Institute (WPI) Journalists Fellowships 2022

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EligibilityExperienced Journalists
RegionUnited States
AwardVariable awards
DeadlineClosed

About the Program

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Last Updated On : 17-06-2022   Posted By : Salma

World Press Institute (WPI) Journalists Fellowships 2022 is an initiative by the World Press Institute (WPI)  from experienced Journalists. Each year hundreds of talented journalists apply for 10 fellowship slots. The selected fellows will get variable awards.

  • World Press Institute (WPI) Journalists Fellowships 2022
    DeadlineClosed
    Eligibility

    To be eligible, an applicant must:

    • Have at least five years of full-time employment in print, broadcast or online journalism, including -
      • News or editorial departments of newspapers, wire services, radio, television, websites or online publications
      • Photojournalists, editorial cartoonists, columnists and broadcast producers
      • Those who supervise journalists are eligible if they also have at least five years as a working journalist
    • Have any journalism-related work completed as a university student does not count toward experience
    • Be currently employed as a non-U.S. journalist working outside of the United States
    • Be fluent in both written and spoken English
    • Have potential for leadership
    Benefits

    The selected fellows will receive the following benefits - 

    • Prepare for and participate in all briefings and WPI scheduled events.
    • Stay through the entirety of the program and return to their home countries when the program ends.
    • Write for the WPI website among other outlets as assigned. Fellows are also encouraged to share with their readers, listeners or viewers back home.
    • Participate in periodic reviews and evaluations, including several roundtable discussions to share insights into U.S. or international journalism issues.
    • Acceptance for others of different cultures.
    • Willingness to travel – the program locations change frequently, and fellows often live out of suitcases.
    Documents
    • Coloured photograph of the applicant
    • Previous work samples (3)
    • Three letters of recommendation
    How can you apply?

    Eligible candidates can apply for the fellowship by following the steps mentioned below:

    Step 1: Click the 'Apply Now' button and carefully read the details.
    Step 2: Click on 'Create new account' and log in using the registered username/email and password. 
    Step 3: Fill in the required details.
    Step 4: Upload the necessary documents.
    Step 5: Submit the application.

Important Dates

Application deadline: 15th September 2022

Selection Criteria

Fellows will be selected by the selection committee of seasoned journalists and corporate communications specialists, all with international experience.

Terms and Conditions
  • The 2023 WPI fellows will be announced in early December 2022.
  • Applications for the March 2023 program are now being accepted.
  • All samples must include a publication date; most should be within the last two years.
  • All samples must include a publication date; most should be within the last two years.
  • If you are unable to use a public service, work samples can be uploaded with the online application.
    • Accepted file extensions: .pdf, .txt, .rtf, .doc, .mp3
    • Accepted photo and other artwork extensions: .jpg/.jpeg, .gif, or .pdf

This scholarship is closed for further applications. It is expected to be launched by October, 2024. You can follow this scholarship for further updates.

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