Deadline: 15 November 2024
The International Journalists Programmes (IJP) are running their scholarship programme with the five Nordic countries for the twenty-sixth time.
In total, up to eleven German and eleven Nordic/Baltic journalists will have the opportunity to work for a media outlet in the other country in 2025. The program will be advertised simultaneously in the Nordic countries.
Objectives
- The IJP, a non-profit organization, has been offering scholarship programs for young journalists for more than 30 years. These exchange programs enable young journalists to get to know a country as a guest reporter in a renowned media outlet on a bilateral basis.
- With the help of the German-Northern European Program, young journalists can gain a personal impression of politics, business, culture and everyday social life in our northern neighboring countries. It offers a unique opportunity to work in a foreign journalistic environment and gain new experiences.
Funding Information
- The German scholarship holders will receive a one-time payment of 3,800 euros.
- The amount is intended to cover part of the travel costs, meals and accommodation
- A personal contribution is expected.
- There is no provision for remuneration for work on site.
- The scholarship begins in March 2025 with a three-day introductory conference in one of the Nordic capitals or Berlin (March 26-28, 2025). This is usually immediately followed by an eight-week stay at the northern European or German medium.
Eligibility Criteria
- Journalists between the ages of 18 and 45 who work as freelancers, trainees or editors for German media outlets are eligible to apply.
- For applicants from Germany and the Nordic countries: Knowledge of a language from the host country – or German for applicants from Northern Europe – is not a requirement.
- A working knowledge of English is expected in any case.
Application Requirements
- The following documents must be enclosed with the application:
- A CV with passport photo.
- A journalistic report from the department head or editor-in-chief (which also supports the application, if necessary ensures leave of absence for the duration of the scholarship and serves as proof of journalistic activity).
- A maximum of four written work samples.
- Television and radio journalists are asked not to send data media as proof of work, but rather a list of outstanding contributions.
- A preference for certain countries and media, as well as an indication of whether the application should apply to all or only to the designated countries.
For more information, visit IJP.
