Globe and Mail Foundation Scholarship for a Syrian Media Professional: Online Journalism Fellowship at the University of Toronto 2026 – YOA

Deadline: August 24, 2026

Applications are open for the Globe and Mail Foundation Scholarship for a Syrian Media Professional: Online Journalism Fellowship at the University of Toronto 2026. The Globe and Mail Foundation is partnering with the University of Toronto’s Dalla Lana Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact (previously the Fellowship in Global Journalism), to mentor and practice a Syrian media employee as a journalist for international media.

The Fellowship in Journalism and Health Impact teaches subject material specialists from round the world the best way to cowl their specialties as reporting beats for Canadian and different worldwide media. Specialties usually are not restricted to well being. This is an OPPORTUNITY for a Syrian media skilled to obtain assist throughout Syria’s transition, to allow them to start to work with international newsroom editors and a global viewers. The Fellow shall be mentored immediately by program school as they discover, pitch and report their very own tales and plan their careers. They may even obtain specialised coaching in a portfolio of journalism abilities, together with AI for reporting, investigative journalism, and the best way to construct and keep a freelance follow.

Fellows can attend the total program on-line, which incorporates:

• A two-week “bootcamp” from Sept. 8 – 18, 2026
• Weekly, full-cohort instructing and story conferences from Sept 22, 2026 to March 16, 2027
• Skills courses on one Friday / Saturday pair each month, from October 2026 via March, 2027.

Eligibility

• Fellows can be a part of both on-line from wherever in the world or in particular person. In-person attendance isn’t required.
• Since this Fellowship is concentrated on worldwide reporting, candidates ought to have a good working data of English.

Application

Send the following to Rob Steiner, Fellowship Director at [email protected] copying [email protected] by Monday, August 24, 5pm Eastern Time.

• CV (English)
• Letter of Intent, describing the beat they want to cowl (500 phrases) in English
• Two pitches for tales in English
• Up to a few clips of your reporting (these will be in Arabic), if accessible. This is optionally available.

For extra info, go to Globe and Mail Foundation Scholarship.