The WPI Fellowship is offered to 10 journalists from countries around the world, and offers an opportunity to immerse into the governance, politics, business, media, journalistic ethics and culture of the United States.
Although it is meant for experienced international journalists from all over the world, we think it would be great if a YP in ARD would be one of the ten selected journalists, as another way to strengthen the voice of young people involved in agriculture. The fellowship will consist of a demanding schedule of study, travel and interviews throughout the country, between August to mid-October 2012.
Selection:
Fellows are picked by the WPI selection committee, composed of journalists and corporate communications specialists, all with international experience. Finalists for the fellowship will announced in early April.
The WPI Fellowship is offered to 10 journalists from countries around the world, and offers an opportunity to immerse into the governance, politics, business, media, journalistic ethics and culture of the United States.
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Although it is meant for experienced international journalists from all over the world, we think it would be great if a YP in ARD would be one of the ten selected journalists, as another way to strengthen the voice of young people involved in agriculture. The fellowship will consist of a demanding schedule of study, travel and interviews throughout the country, between August to mid-October 2012.
Selection:
Fellows are picked by the WPI selection committee, composed of journalists and corporate communications specialists, all with international experience. Finalists for the fellowship will announced in early April.
During this online application process, you will be asked to provide the following:
• Applicant information
• Employment history and education
• Two essays
• Color photo of yourself
• Work samples
• Awards, fellowships, and certificates
• Three letters of recommendation
Deadline:
All required information, incl. work samples and letters of recommendation, must be received by WPI by January 31, 2012, in order for your application to be considered.
Finalists for the fellowship will announced in early April.
Eligibility Requirements
- At least 5 years full-time employment in print, broadcast, or online journalism.
- Journalists can work for news or editorial departments of newspapers, wire services, radio, television, web sites, online publications or magazines of general public interest.
- Photojournalists, editorial cartoonists, columnists and broadcast producers are also eligible.
- Those who supervise journalists are eligible providing that they also have at least five years as a working journalist.
- Any journalism-related work completed as a university student does not count toward experience.
- People who work in public relations or at organizations whose primary business is not the media are not eligible.
- Must be currently employed as a non U.S. journalist working outside of the United States.
- Fluency in both written and spoken English.
- Potential for leadership
Information
For more detailed information about WPI, the fellowship and the requirements for application, please check the WPI website.
Application
Before applying, please review the eligibility requirements, terms of the fellowship, and the guidelines for work samples and recommendations.
Click here to begin the Application
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