UN journalism fellowship now open to applications

Journalists from developing countries can now apply for a fellowship which will give them the opportunity to report from the UN in New York.

The Dag Hammarskjöld Scholarship Fund for Journalists’ fellowship scheme is open to reporters aged 25-35 who are native to one of the developing countries in Africa, Asia, South America and the Caribbean, and are currently working full-time for a media organisation in a developing nation.

Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the United Nations to their readers and audiences. They must also have approval from their media organizations to spend up to two months in New York to report from the United Nations.

According to the fund’s website applications can be submitted until 6 April.

1 thought on “UN journalism fellowship now open to applications

  1. suman pantha

    This is suman pantha working journalist in Himilayan country Nepal . I work in a largest radio Network ujyaalo 90 Network which cover hole over the country . I specially report on Health education and peace process. If my qualification meet i hope that i can do more learning from there.
    Thank you

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