Paid: Thomson Reuters Journalism Training Programme (Middle East & Africa)

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15th November 2017

Deadline: 22nd December 2017
Reuters, the news and media division of Thomson Reuters , is the world’s largest independent news provider, reaching more than one billion people every day. Over 2,000 journalists in nearly 200 locations around the globe deliver unparalleled international and national news coverage in 16 languages with speed, impartiality and insight to professionals via Thomson Reuters desktops, to the world’s media organizations, and directly to consumers on Reuters.com and Reuters TV.

Reuters stays true to the letter and spirit of the Thomson Reuters Trust Principles, ensuring independence, integrity and freedom from bias.

WHAT IS THE JOURNALISM PROGRAMME?

The Reuters Journalism Programme is an opportunity for recent graduates, early career reporters, or professionals with proven experience who are looking to switch careers into journalism. The programme in 2018 will consist of 6 months of formal and on-the-job journalism training, initially in our London newsroom , followed by one of our other main reporting newsrooms or bureaus in the Middle East or Africa.

We are excited to work with emerging talents who can tell stories from new perspectives and in different formats. As a global business we rely on diversity of culture and thought to deliver on our goals. To ensure we can do that, we seek diverse, talented and qualified employees with proven knowledge of the Middle East or Africa and fluency in Arabic or a language (apart from English) that is widely spoken in Africa.

Key Facts

Six-month scheme including intensive training and reporting assignments.
Placement in a major bureau in the Middle East or Africa, such as Lagos, Nairobi, Dakar, Beirut, Cairo or Dubai

Application due by Friday 22nd December 2017

Programme begins September 2018

Participants who excel may be considered for other opportunities

WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?

The Reuters Journalism Programme offers an opportunity to fast-track your journalism career and develop your skills across a variety of subjects and media. Successful applicants will predominantly report in text, but visual reporting skills and story-telling ideas will be welcome.

Key elements

Competitive pay
Placements in an African or Middle Eastern bureau
Fast-paced reporting on top news stories of the day
Opportunity to develop journalism skills

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Prerequisites

Clear commitment to a career in journalism
Drive to build sources, break news and deliver deeply reported stories
Strong interest in issues that affect companies, markets and economies
Ability to generate original, relevant story ideas
Ambition to deliver journalism with real impact
Fluency in written English
Fluency in Arabic or a language (apart from English) that is widely spoken in Africa.
Experience living in the Middle East or Africa, alongside a grasp of the history, politics and culture
Proficiency with data
An international outlook

Other desired skills (not prerequisites)

Knowledge or expertise in a relevant field such as banking, financial analysis, accounting, law or computer science
Proven professional journalism experience
Proven ability to generate exclusive and agenda-setting stories
Experience in multi-media story-telling
Skills in investigative reporting
Expertise in data analysis or data-driven journalism
Understanding of how to use social media to report and find sources
Applicants must be eligible to work in the region to which they apply, with exceptions considered for specialist regional knowledge or language skills

HOW TO APPLY

1) Application Form: you must complete all the questions including the written exercises, using the following link:

Your written answers must follow the guidelines on length and format. If not, your application will not be considered.
2) Upload CV: your CV should be no more than two pages long and written in English.

3) Upload Cover Letter: cover letter of no more than one page to explain your interest in a career with Reuters. You can attach your Cover Letter under the CV section of ‘My Experience’ when you register

Applicants must be eligible to work in the region to which they apply, with exceptions considered for specialist regional knowledge or language skills.

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Fully Funded: US Government Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) in USA, 2018

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Odewale Abayomi

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13th November 2017

Deadline: December 31, 2017 at 5:00pm Eastern Time.

U.S. Department of State is inviting applications for Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD). The programme provides one semester scholarships to outstanding undergraduate students from around the world for non-degree full-time study combined with community service, professional development, and cultural enrichment.

Program goal is to promote mutual understanding between people of the United States and other countries.

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) is sponsored by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs (ECA). This international educational and cultural exchange program brings future leaders to the United States to experience the U.S. educational system, enhance their knowledge, and explore U.S. culture and values. Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.

Students from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply for the Global UGRAD Program. Possible fields of study include the humanities, arts, social sciences, mathematical science, natural and physical sciences, engineering and applied science.

Award/Benefits:

Round-trip from your home city to and within the U.S.
Tuition and mandatory university fees
Room and board (housing and meals)
Accident and sickness coverage
A monthly allowance for incidentals during the program
A limited allowance for books
Monthly maintenance allowance for the duration of the program

Eligibility :

Eligible Countries: Citizens of a Global UGRAD participating country can apply for International Exchange Program.Participating countries/locales include: Algeria, Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Burma (Myanmar), Cambodia, China, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Georgia, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, India, Indonesia, Israel, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Laos, Lebanon, Macedonia, Malaysia, Mauritania, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Mozambique, Nepal, Nicaragua, Niger, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Panama, Paraguay, Philippines, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Serbia, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Turkmenistan, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Venezuela, Vietnam, Zimbabwe

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program provides non-degree undergraduate study abroad in the United States on a competitive basis to university students.

The Global Undergraduate Exchange Program is open to anyone who is/has:

Over 18 years of age;
A citizen of a UGRAD participating country, currently residing in that country;
Enrolled as an undergraduate in good standing at any accredited university, public or private, and has at least one semester remaining at their home university at the conclusion of the UGRAD program;
Completed secondary education in their home country;
A solid command of written and spoken English (English Language training for some finalists is possible);
Able to begin studies in the United States in August 2018 or January 2019 (selected participants may not defer to a later date);
Eligible to receive and maintain the US student exchange visa (J-1) required for the program;
Cleared by a physician to participate in the program;
Committed to returning to their home country after the completion of the program.
English Language: Students need to demonstrate that they have a good level of written and spoken English.

For assistance/Enquiries:

Email [email protected]
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Paid Internship: Google Paris Summer Trainee Engineering Program, STEP 2018

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Odewale Abayomi

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13th November 2017

Deadline: January 3rd, 2018 at 11:59pm GMT.

Google aspires to be an organization that reflects the globally diverse audience that our search engine and tools serve. We believe that in addition to hiring the best talent, a diversity of perspectives, ideas and cultures leads to the creation of better products and services. At Google, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Google is invested in increasing the number of future computer scientists and software developers, particularly those who are historically underrepresented in the field. Many aspiring computer scientists could benefit from a program that bridges the gap between academic study and a professional internship; Google wants to inspire students to continue in the field with such a program. The 2018 Summer Trainee Engineering Program (STEP) internships in Europe aims to do just that, and is now open to students who have completed the first or second year of their university studies by summer of 2018 and are studying Computer Science or related subjects

At Google, we don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our products and our community. Google is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, or veteran status.

Google is and always will be an engineering company. We hire people with a broad set of technical skills who are ready to tackle some of technology’s greatest challenges and make an impact on millions, if not billions, of users. At Google, engineers not only revolutionize search, they routinely work on massive scalability and storage solutions, large-scale applications and entirely new platforms for developers around the world. From AdWords to Chrome, Android to YouTube, Social to Local, Google engineers are changing the world one technological achievement after another.

This summer trainee program includes:

Software Project: Work with a team of Googlers and STEP Interns on a 12-week development project.

Skills-Based Training: Enhance your coding skills; get exposed to new tools and programming languages.

Professional Development: Attend ongoing technical talks by senior Googlers and learn how to enhance your resume, take on technical interviews, and improve your presentation skills.

Mentorship: Be matched with a Google engineer, other than your manager, to guide you through your summer experience.

Fun: Attend social, community building and networking activities. Build a relationship with your peers.

Exposure: Get a unique glimpse into applying your computer science studies in a professional environment.
Responsibilities

Research, conceive and develop software applications to extend and improve on Google’s product offering.
Contribute to a wide variety of projects utilizing natural language processing, artificial intelligence, data compression, machine learning and search technologies.
Collaborate on scalability issues involving access to massive amounts of data and information.
Solve all problems that come your way.

Qualifications

Minimum qualifications:

Currently pursuing a Bachelor’s in Computer Science or a related technical field.
Completed your first or second year of undergraduate studies by Summer 2018.
Be available from 2nd July to 21st September 2018.
Programming experience in either Java, C++ or Python.

Preferred qualifications:

Experience in programming outside of your university course.

Note:

The duration of the internship is 12 weeks. weeks.

If you will be graduating before 2020, we encourage you to apply to the Software Engineering/Site Reliability Internship role on the student site.

Our team will review applications on a rolling basis and it’s in your best interests to apply early.

By applying to this position your application is automatically submitted to the following locations: Paris, France; Warsaw, Poland; Munich, Germany; Zürich, Switzerland; Stockholm, Sweden

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Alfa Fellowship Program In Russia 2018 (Fully Funded)

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Odewale Abayomi

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11th November 2017

Deadline: December 1, 2017

The Alfa Fellowship Program is a distinguished international initiative that each year offers up to 18 accomplished young Americans, Britons, and Germans the opportunity to complete a high-level professional development program in Russia.

Over the course of the program, Alfa Fellows complete work placements at leading institutions, attend professional seminars, and receive intensive language training. The fellowship provides a monthly stipend, accommodation, insurance, all program-related travel costs, language training in Russia, and private tutoring in the United States, United Kingdom, or Germany.

The key goals of the Alfa Fellowship Program are to expand networks of American, British, German, and Russian professionals, develop greater intercultural understanding, and advance U.S.-Russian, U.K.-Russian, and German-Russian relations.

The Alfa Fellowship Program is sponsored by Alfa-Bank and administered by Cultural Vistas in the United States, United Kingdom, and Germany; and by the Fund for International Fellowships and Cultural Dialogue in Russia.

Alfa Fellows have a demonstrated interest in Russian and European/Eurasian affairs, exceptional academic and professional credentials, proven personal initiative, and clear goals and expectations for their professional assignments. Fellows tend to be between the ages of 25 and 35 with graduate degrees and professional experience in business, economics, journalism, law, public policy or a related field. Fellows possess leadership potential and are active in community or public service. While Russian language skills vary, most Fellows have studied Russian for at least two years at the post-secondary level.

Program Benefits

The Alfa Fellowship Program includes the following provisions:

Round-trip transportation to New York City or London and accommodation (if needed) for selection interviews
Orientation seminar in Washington, D.C., including speakers, activities, travel, and accommodation
Program-related transportation between U.S./U.K./Germany and Russia
Pre-departure and Russia-based language training
Moscow Seminar Program, including briefings, assignment planning, and excursions
A generous monthly stipend during the program in Russia
All program-related travel within Russia
Accommodation in Moscow
Limited international health, accident, and liability insurance during the program in Russia

Eligibility Requirements

U.S., U.K., or German citizen between the ages of 25 and 35 (Russian citizens are ineligible to apply, including individuals who are also citizens of the United States, United Kingdom or Germany)
Graduate degree and at least two years of relevant professional experience in business, economics, journalism, law, public policy or a related field. Candidates without a graduate degree completed or in progress must have an undergraduate degree and approximately 5-6 years of professional experience in their field.
Outstanding professional achievement and academic qualifications
Active involvement in community or public service
Russian language experience is preferred, however not required, at the time of application. If an applicant does not speak Russian, he or she will need to demonstrate proficiency in a second language to qualify for the program
Evidence of leadership potential

Note:

Interviews for candidates based in the U.S. take place on January 25-26 in NYC, and interviews for candidates based in Europe take place on February 15-16 in London
For Enquiries:

For more information, please contact [email protected]

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UNILEVER CAMPUS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM 2018

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Odewale Abayomi

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10th November 2017

Deadline: Ongoing

Thank you for your interest in the Unilever Campus Ambassador program. You are one step away from kick-starting your career. Become a representative of the #1 Employer of Choice on your campus today!

Applicants must:

be an undergraduate student of a Nigerian University
be genuinely interested in Unilever and find problem solving exhilarating
be resourceful and intelligently curious
not be a final year student (2nd and 3rd year students preferably)
demonstrate an unwavering commitment to excellence and personal and professional development
demonstrate an impressive record of initiative-taking and leadership
enjoy working in teams.

Note

This application is eligible to both Nigerian and foreign students of Nigerian Universities.
Ensure all information provided are complete, valid, and accurate.
You will not be able to edit your responses upon submission. Don’t forget to click ‘Submit’ at the end of the last session.
***Beware of recruitment fraud!
All subsequent information to successful candidates will only come from an e-mail address with the official domain @unilever.com
Candidates will not be required to make any monetary commitment

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The Urban Ladder Scholarship Essay Contest

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Odewale Abayomi

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10th November 2017

Deadline: December 20, 2017.

We are a design-led furniture & home decor brand in India. As a young organization with faith in fresh thinking and innovation, we’re interested in fostering young talent. As a step in this direction, we hold the Urban Ladder Scholarship Essay Contest twice a year. This bi-annual scholarship is awarded every semester to a talented student currently enrolled in an undergraduate/graduate course.

To apply for this scholarship, submit an essay on the below subject:

Should marketing change its narrative in an era of information overload and a heightened sense of sustainability? Can honest communication work to a brand’s favour? Why and how should a brand take a revised stand in this changing scenario?

Your essay will be graded based on your understanding of marketing, including (but not restricted to) – brands that are differentiating themselves, trends in consumption of storytelling and data, and the future landscape of marketing.
Scholarship Benefits

A $2,000 scholarship will be awarded to one applicant every semester.

The deadline to apply is Dec 20, 2017.
The winning submission will be announced on Jan 7, 2018, and the winner will be notified by email. The winner has until Jan 20, 2018, to claim the scholarship.
The scholarship will be awarded by cheque on or before Feb 5, 2018.

Requirements

Your essay must be between 750-1000 words in length.
You must provide a valid university email ID with your application.
Your essay must be submitted using the form at the bottom of this page.

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(Fully Funded) Fellowship: The Matasa Fellows Network 2018

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Odewale Abayomi

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10th November 2017

Deadline: 17:00 (UK Time) 7th December 2017

The Matasa Fellows Network will award eight new fellowships in 2017.

Each successful applicant will receive academic support and a small bursary to produce a high quality synthesis paper and a policy brief relating to the broad theme of Youth Employment and Private Sector Growth in Africa . Under this theme, research contributions will critically explore a selection from the following themes:

Private sector growth
Education and training
Digital technologies
Family and gender relations
Infrastructure, energy and engineering sectors growth
Young people as citizens and/or young people in policy processes
Conflict affected settings
Migration and/or stretched livelihoods
Financial inclusion
Imagined futures

The synthesis papers will be published in a special issue of the IDS Bulletin .

Benefits/Award

A bursary of £3,000 will be provided to each selected fellow, and all costs to participate in two workshops (one in the UK and one in Africa) will be covered.
Eligibility

The Matasa Fellows Network is open to African nationals – they need to fulfil the following criteria:

40 years old or younger at the time of application
Completed a PhD within last two years or are in the final stages of completing a PhD
Background in social science, economics, agricultural economics, policy studies, development studies, agricultural or environmental sciences
Fluency in English
Able to travel to the UK in February 2018 for a one-week workshop.

Duration

Fellows must complete their synthesis papers by June 2018

Application process:

Candidates must submit their full application through the online system as per the guidelines provided.

Note

Receipt of completed applications will be acknowledged by email on submission. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted after the closing date, and may be required to provide further information about their chosen research topic.
Application queries

please contact us on:

[email protected]

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(Fully Funded) Shell Ideas360 Global Ideas Competition for Students Worldwide UK 2018

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Odewale Abayomi

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9th November 2017

Deadline for stage 1: 23:59 GMT on January 19, 2018

Shell Ideas360 is more than a global competition that connects students to develop ideas to tackle the pressures on the world’s Food, Water and Energy resources. It’s an exciting journey of learning and discovery. Collaborate with like-minded innovators, Shell experts and mentors to expand your horizons.

Prizes /Benefits

Stage 1

Each member of a team that submits an idea receives a 3-month subscription to WIRED’s interactive digital edition (accessible on iPad, iPhone, and Kindle Fire) and a certificate of participation.

Stage 2

Each member of a team that submits an idea receives a certificate of participation.

Stage 3

Each member of the finalist teams will fly to Make The Future, London and receive a personalized medal and certificate of completion.

Winners :

The team will receive the Shell Ideas360 trophy and each member of the team wins an Adventure.

The stages

Stage 1: Formulate

Register online – Join the Learning sessions – Submit an Idea.

Get inspired and submit an idea.

Register and set up your personal profile. You can enter as an individual or as part of a team of up to three people.

You join learning sessions, use the online community to discuss and to shape your idea before submission.
Stage 2: Develop

Selected ideas will have access to:

A designated mentor
Expert Development Sessions – support to further develop your idea, Leadership & business skills training to enhance your career

Connect with experts

Connect with your Shell mentor and join the Development Sessions to enhance business skills

Stage 3: Pitch

Finalist teams receive:

A trip to Make The Future, London
Intensive coaching
Opportunity to pitch ideas to senior Shell executives, Innovators and Industry leaders.

Refine your skills

Make your idea pitch perfect with coaching, insight and support from senior Shell experts and mentors. Gain VIP access to Make The Future, London.
KEY DATES

15/09/2017: Stage 1 Open

Register and set up your profile. Access Learning Sessions – Innovation and Career webcasts. Submit your idea.

19/01/2018: Stage 1 Submission deadline

Ideas should be submitted online by 23:59 GMT on January 19, 2018

20/02/2018: Stage 1 Results

Successful teams will be announced w/c February 20, 2018 to progress to Stage 2.

21/02/2018: Stage 2 Open

Stage 2 teams connect with their Shell Mentor, access expert
Learning Sessions and exclusive Masterclasses to further develop their idea.

20/04/2018: Stage 2 Submission deadline

All ideas should be submitted online by 23:59 GMT on April 20, 2018.

07/05/2018: Stage 2 Results

Five successful teams will be announced on w/c May 7, 2018 to progress to Stage 3.

22/06/2018: Stage 3 Open

Stage 3 teams prepare final pitch to the panel of judges at Make The Future, Live in London

04/07/2018: The Pitch

All finalists come together to prepare their final presentation and to pitch their idea.

05/07/2018: Shell Ideas360 Awards

Shell Ideas 2017/2018 winning idea will be announced at Make The Future, Live in London
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UICC African Cancer Fellowships 2018

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Odewale Abayomi

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9th November 2017

Deadline: November 30, 2017
The Union for International Cancer Control has announced the availability of twenty African Cancer Fellowships for cancer professionals. These 20 fellowships are available to visit an organisation in another country with a strong emphasis on learning skills that will be shared with peers in their home organisation or network.

20 fellowships to visit an organisation in another country with a strong emphasis on learning skills that will be shared with peers in their home organisation or network.

The programme aims to enhance educational opportunities for healthcare workers in Africa, thereby expanding workforce capability and improving care for cancer patients.

The Union for International Cancer Control has provided grants to more than 6,000 cancer professionals and institutions in support of cancer control, prevention and early detection, research, education, advocacy and community outreach.

Enabling health care workers to improve cancer outcomes in Africa. UICC, supported by the American Cancer Society, has launched a new programme of fellowships for cancer professionals in Africa, linked to the 2018 World Cancer Congress. The goal of this initiative is to enable health care workers to improve cancer outcomes in Africa.

Objectives:

The programme aims to enhance educational opportunities for health care workers in Africa, thereby expanding workforce capability and improving care for cancer patients. Hands-on fellowship opportunities are combined with peer-to-peer exchange and information sharing that will allow individuals to learn important skills relevant to cancer care and to disseminate them throughout their region.

To achieve these goals UICC is offering 20 fellowships to visit an organisation in another country with a strong emphasis on learning skills that will be shared with peers in their home organisation or network.

Benefits/Awards:

The awards are based on candidates’ estimates for travel and living costs, published fares and UICC scales but are only a contribution towards least expensive regional/international travel and living costs.
Eligibility:

The programme is open to individuals working in any area across the cancer continuum who wish to develop their knowledge and innovate in a particular topic

Medical professionals must hold relevant qualification e.g. MD, MBBS, Registered Nurse, Diploma of midwifery.
Non-medical applicants, such as tho working in cancer societies or non-governmental organisations (NGOs), should hold a Bachelor’s degree.
Candidates should have documented experience of working on cancer or cancer patients
Medical and PhD students are not eligible to apply

African applicants are eligible for these fellowships.
Depending on the projects, pairs of applicants from the same institution are also welcome to apply to visit the same host institution where this will contribute to successful implementation on return home.

IMPORTANT:

Applicants must identify potential host institutions themselves and contact them to obtain an invitation letter and host supervisor attestation.

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(Fully Funded) Heinz-Kühn-Foundation Journalism Scholarships For Developing Countries In Germany 2018/2019

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Odewale Abayomi

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9th November 2017

Deadline: 30 November, 2017
The aim of the Heinz-Kühn-Foundation is to support the training and professional development of junior journalists.

The foundation awards scholarships to young journalists from North-Rhine-Westphalia for six-week or three-month reporting trips in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America .

The foundation also provides funds to enable candidates from developing countries to gain professional journalism experience in North-Rhine-Westphalia for up to three months .

Heinz-Kühn-Foundation scholarships are intended to enable junior journalists to further their professional development and continue training in new surroundings, and to gain a first-hand and in-depth knowledge of the customs, opinions and way of life in other countries .

Eligibility:

Young journalists from North-Rhine-Westphalia and developing countries are eligible for a scholarship if they satisfy the following requirements:

have a keen interest in development issues;
have already gained substantial professional experience in journalism (a completed college education is desirable);
are not older than 35 years of age; and,
have a good command of the official language of their host country ( candidates from abroad must at least have a basic knowledge of the German language ).

Benefits:

Scholarship holders get

a lump-sum contribution towards living expenses in the host country (with scholarship payments covering training and living expenses in the host country);
a lump-sum allowance for flight and travelling expenses (the foundation pays a return air ticket for candidates from abroad);
an allowance to cover costs of research materials (e.g. literature);
an allowance for trips within the host country; and,
(if neccessary, for scholarship holders from abroad) a German language course of up to four months at the Düsseldorf or Bonn based Goethe-Institut.
In the lead up to the scholarship and throughout the duration of the scholarship, the Heinz-Kühn-Foundation will provide support.

What are the obligations of German scholarship holders?

Scholarship holders from North-Rhine-Westphalia have to determine and agree with the foundation a plan for their training and professional development in their host country and to follow this plan during the scholarship to the best of their ability.

They also undertake to submit a detailed report of their stay in the host country within six weeks of completing the scholarship. All reports from scholarship holders are published in the yearbook of the Heinz-Kühn-Foundation.

How to apply

Journalists who meet the requirements for a scholarship should first contact the foundation to discuss possible host countries and their topics of interest.

Applications for the following year must be received by 30 November.

The foundation’s postal address is:

Ministerpräsident des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen

Heinz-Kühn-Stiftung

Stadttor 1

40190 Düsseldorf
The following documents should be enclosed with the application:

curriculum vitae in tabular form and a photograph;
certificates of vocational training and present occupation;
foreign languages certificates;
German candidates should provide a detailed statement explaining their reasons for applying, their choice of host country and proposed topic of research.
Candidates from abroad should provide a letter of motivation in German.

Who selects successful candidates?

Candidates from North-Rhine-Westphalia who are eligible and have been short-listed for a scholarship will be invited to an interview with a selection committee headed by a member of the managing board of the Heinz-Kühn-Foundation.

Decisions are taken by the board of trustees of the Heinz-Kühn-Foundation on the recommendation of the selection committee.
For further information please contact

Mrs. Ute Maria Kilian in Düsseldorf

Telephone: +49 211 837 1274

Email:

[email protected]

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Paid: Thomson Reuters Journalism Training Programme (Middle East & Africa)

Fully Funded: US Government Global Undergraduate Exchange Program (Global UGRAD) in USA, 2018

Paid Internship: Google Paris Summer Trainee Engineering Program, STEP 2018

Alfa Fellowship Program In Russia 2018 (Fully Funded)

UNILEVER CAMPUS AMBASSADOR PROGRAM 2018

The Urban Ladder Scholarship Essay Contest

(Fully Funded) Fellowship: The Matasa Fellows Network 2018

(Fully Funded) Shell Ideas360 Global Ideas Competition for Students Worldwide UK 2018

UICC African Cancer Fellowships 2018

(Fully Funded) Heinz-Kühn-Foundation Journalism Scholarships For Developing Countries In Germany 2018/2019

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