Apply for German-Northern European Journalists’ Bursary Programme

The programme is funded by the Auswärtiges Amt (Foreign Office of the German Federal Government), by the foreign ministries of the Nordic countries and by a small circle of private sponsors.

Programme Information

• The scholarship programme starts with a four-day introduction conference in one of the Nordic capitals or Berlin. Subsequently, the participating journalists will begin their stay at their respective host organizations.
• The programme concludes with a final meeting. The participants are asked to deliver a three-page report of their experiences. It should also include all contributions produced during their stay.

Funding Information

• Each fellow will receive a stipend of 3.800 Euro to cover a part of travel expenses, accommodation and personal expenses during their stay in Germany.

Geographic Focus

• Aimed at Journalists from Denmark, Germany, Iceland, Finland, Norway, Sweden and the Baltic countries (Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania)

Eligibility Criteria

• The application is open to any journalist from the Nordic countries between the ages 18 and 45, working for any print, radio or TV media (employed or freelancer).
• Fluency in German is not expected or a prerequisite for successful application.
• At least workable knowledge of English is essential.

For more information, visit IJP.