Applicants are invited to apply for Heinz-Kühn-Foundation Scholarships for young journalists from North-Rhine-Westphalia and developing countries in Germany. The foundation awards scholarships to young journalists from North-Rhine-Westphalia for six-– reporting trips in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.The aim of the Heinz-Kühn-Foundation is to support the training and professional development of junior journalists.
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In order to promote the training and further education of young journalists, the Heinz-Kühn-Stiftung awards six-week or three-month scholarships for stays abroad in Africa, Asia, and Latin America to young journalists from North Rhine-Westphalia. At the same time, the foundation finances up to six-month stays for journalists from Africa, Asia, and Latin America in North Rhine-Westphalia.
Brief Description
- Applications Deadline: November 30.
- Course Level: Scholarships are available to young journalists.
- Study Subject: The foundation awards scholarships to young journalists from North-Rhine-Westphalia for six-week or three-month reporting trips in developing countries in Africa, Asia and Latin America.
- Nationality: Young journalists from North-Rhine-Westphalia and developing countries are eligible for this scholarship.
- Number of Scholarships: Numbers not given.
- Scholarship can be taken in Germany
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: Young journalists from North-Rhine-Westphalia and developing countries are eligible for a scholarship.
- Entrance Requirements: Young journalists from North-Rhine-Westphalia and developing countries are eligible for a scholarship if they satisfy the following requirements:
- Have a keen interest in development issues;
- have already gained substantial professional experience in journalism (a completed college education is desirable);
- Are not older than 35 years of age; and,
- Have a good command of the official language of their host country (candidates from abroad must at least have a basic knowledge of the German language).
- English Language Requirements: Have a good command of the official language of their host country (candidates from abroad must at least have a basic knowledge of the German language).
Application Procedure
How to Apply: Journalists who meet the requirements for a scholarship should first contact the foundation to discuss possible host countries and their topics of interest. The foundation’s postal address is:
Ministerpräsident des Landes Nordrhein-Westfalen Heinz-Kühn-Stiftung Stadttor 1 40190 Düsseldorf
The following documents should be enclosed with the application:
- curriculum vitae in tabular form and a photograph
- certificates of vocational training and present occupation
- foreign languages certificates
- German candidates should provide a detailed statement explaining their reasons for applying, their choice of host country and the proposed topic of research.
- Candidates from abroad should provide a letter of motivation in German.
Benefits
The scholarship will provide the following:
- a lump-sum contribution towards living expenses in the host country (with scholarship payments covering training and living expenses in the host country)
- a lump-sum allowance for flight and travelling expenses (the foundation pays a return air ticket for candidates from abroad)
- an allowance to cover costs of research materials (e.g. literature)
- an allowance for trips within the host country; and,
