International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP) Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Programme 2025 in Germany (3.000 Euro Stipend)

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Application Deadline: February 15, 2025

Applications are actually open for the 2025 International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP) Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Programme. The Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme is a multiyear effort to foster a deeper understanding between Germany and Africa as an entire. It has been supplied in response to issues about an rising political and cultural detachment between Africa and Europe. The bursary is meant to allow younger journalists to realize worthwhile insights into the political, economical, cultural and social cloth of the host nation.

The bursary is known as in honour of the previous Federal President Horst Köhler and his exemplary dedication to German-African relations. President Horst Köhler not solely campaigned for Africa throughout his time in workplace, however stays dedicated to a cultural change in Africa coverage that takes account of historic upheavals and takes the worldwide significance of the continent significantly. IJP is grateful that Horst Köhler has given his identify to the programme.

Requirements

• All journalists from Southern Africa (SADC Member States and Kenya) between the age of 25 and 40 who recurrently work for a media organisation can apply.
• Above common English language expertise are required. Interested candidates are requested to submit their paperwork in digital kind solely between 27 November and 1 March.
• Every 12 months the International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP) supply a bursary to as much as six younger Southern African (SADC‐Member States: Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe + Kenya) and as much as 5 younger German journalists.

Scholarship

• The Southern African delegates obtain a hard and fast fee of three,500 Euro. This is predicted to cowl most of their journey, lodging and dwelling bills. No additional funds can be made: delegates are anticipated to make use of their very own funds for any additional prices. Payment for his or her work with the host media just isn’t envisaged. To obtain the total grant members are obliged to jot down a report of not less than three pages and supply copies of their printed journalistic work after returning home.

Timeline

The programme begins with an introductory convention in Berlin. This permits members from Southern Africa to familiarise themselves with their host nation. After that, they work for a number of weeks with media homes and embark on their very own analysis. Applicants are requested to submit their preferences for the outlet with which they wish to work. The remaining location is chosen by IJP organisers in dialog with every delegate.

Application

• Enclose a CV with a passport {photograph}
• Write an 800-word essay addressing the next subjects:
• Why would you prefer to work in Germany?
• What are the three analysis subjects you wish to pursue through the fellowship?
• What function do you count on to play at your home media in the longer term?
• How will you spend the bursary?
• Include a one‐web page resume detailing your schooling and work expertise, your customary of German and English (copies of certificates/ e.g. Goethe Institute/TOEFL), plus two copies of articles written by you (TV and radio journalists ought to submit manuscripts or hyperlinks, since no audio or video tapes could be thought-about)
• A journalistic reference out of your editor or head of division is required (freelancers ought to submit a reference from a senior journalist). It must also assure your depart of absence all through the programme.

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the IJP Southern African Journalists’ Bursary Programme