Deadline: 8-Jan-23
The International Journalists’ Programme (IJP) has announced the German-Latin American Journalism Grant Program.
Aims
- The IJP scholarship is intended to give young, promising journalists from Germany the opportunity to familiarize themselves with Latin America or to deepen their existing knowledge. During their two-month work stay, they should learn to better assess the economic and political background in Latin America and gain an impression of the culture, the way of life and journalism in the host country.
- The program does not end after the two months: a lively alumni network aims to strengthen long-term personal and professional contacts between Germany and Latin America.
Funding Information
- The scholarship consists of a payment of 4,000 euros. Of this, 3,500 euros will be paid before the start of the trip, 500 euros after the published articles and a field report have been sent in, details will be discussed.
Eligibility Criteria
- Young journalists from Germany who have completed their training (degree and possibly traineeship/ journalist school) and are interested in Latin America can apply.
- Previous stays in Latin American countries are an advantage when applying, but are not a requirement.
- Applicants should be between 25 and 38 years old, live in Germany and already have professional experience as editors or regular (freelance) workers. Anyone who works as a correspondent or freelancer outside of Germany is usually excluded from the application.
- Employees of public authorities, PR agencies or press offices cannot apply for this grant.
- Applicants should have a good enough knowledge of Spanish or Portuguese to be able to conduct interviews in the host country and participate in editorial life.
- Multiple applications are possible, even encouraged, because they show a long-term interest in Latin America and the IJP program. Many scholarship holders only made it into the program on the second or even third attempt.
- Brazil, Argentina and Mexico are traditionally the most popular countries for applications. But just as worthwhile are Chile, Colombia, Peru or other countries in South and Central America – including Cuba. Experience has shown that they all contain exciting stories that German editors are happy to publish.
For more information, visit IJP.