To be eligible for the fellowship, a candidate should fall into either of the following categories -
- Journalists who are employed by a news organization or freelance full-time as writers, producers, editors, photographers, or multimedia reporters.
- Journalism innovators whose ideas have potential to alter the journalism landscape in a fundamental way.
- Applicants should have at least five years of full-time professional experience.
Note: In special cases, the applicants having less experience can also be considered if they have demonstrated outstanding journalistic achievement. Applications from international journalists who are proficient in speaking and writing English are encouraged.