Call for Applications: German-Latin American Programme

Talented journalists from Germany and Latin America will have the opportunity to work in another country for two months: firstly as short-term correspondents for their home editorial offices, and secondly as guest editors for a medium in Germany or Latin America.

The IJP scholarship is intended to give journalists from Germany and Latin America the opportunity to deepen their existing knowledge and gain new experience. During their two-month work stay, they should follow current developments in the country and learn to better assess backgrounds. Also very important: gain an impression of journalism in the host country. The program does not end after the two months: a lively alumni network aims to consolidate long-term personal and professional contacts between Germany and Latin America.

The Programme offers young journalists from Latin America the opportunity to work as correspondents for two months in Berlin. German journalists, on the other hand, are given the opportunity to work in a Latin American country for the same period of time.

Funding Information

• The scholarship consists of a payment of 4,000 euros. Of this, 3,500 euros are paid before the start of the trip, 500 euros after submission of the published contributions and a report on the experience.
• The scholarship is intended as a grant to cover the expenses for travel, accommodation and meals during the stay abroad. The scholarship holders are expected to make a personal contribution.

Eligibility Criteria

• Journalists aged 25 to 38 who have full-time professional experience can apply, i.e. they should have completed a degree and possibly an internship.
• German journalists should live in Germany and work for German media, while Latin American journalists should be resident in Latin America and work for local media.
• Correspondents are generally excluded from applying.
• Employees of authorities, PR agencies or press offices cannot apply for this scholarship. Applicants should have good language skills in the host country. 
• For participants from Latin America, very good English skills are also sufficient in principle.
• Participation in all events is mandatory. For the scholarship holders from Latin America, a one-week trip to two or three German cities is planned for the end of May; participation is also mandatory here.
• The stay of the German scholarship holders in Latin America will take place in July and August 2025 and can be extended individually by a maximum of one month.

Application Requirements

• For the application form, applicants from Germany please prepare:
  • As text:
    • Cover letter (max. 3,500 characters)
  • As PDF files:
    • Tabular CV – 3 short exposés for topics in the desired host country (max. 600 characters each)
    • Letter of recommendation from the department head or editor-in-chief (also as proof of exemption for the scholarship period).
    • Proof of language skills in the host country – three work samples.
  • As Video:
    • Approximately 2 minutes in which you spontaneously introduce yourself in Spanish or Portuguese and briefly explain why you are applying. (Please provide a link to YouTube or similar.)
    • Incomplete application documents will not be considered in the selection process.

For more information, visit IJP.