Every year the International Journalists’ Programmes (IJP) offer a bursary to up to six
young 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 + Kenia) and up to five young
German journalists.
For two months (june/july 2010) the Southern African delegates will
have the chance to work in Germany. They will be integrated into the day-to-day
journalism of their host newsroom while also researching stories for their home media.
It is assumed that all candidates have a strong command of the English language. German
language abilities are an advantage but are not mandatory.
The Southern African Bursary is a multiyear effort to shape an integrated understanding
of the other country and region and to foster relations between Africa and Germany. The
bursary is intended to enable young journalists to gain valuable insights into the
political, economical, cultural as well as the social fabric of the host country. The
Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme starts with an Introductory Conference for
all delegates in Bonn. This will allow the participants from Southern Africa to
familiarise themselves with the host country.
The Southern African delegates receive a fixed payment of 3.000 Euro. This is expected to
cover most of their travel, accommodation and living expenses. No further payments will
be made: delegates are expected to use their own funds for any further costs. Payment for
their work with the host media is not envisaged.
All journalists from Southern Africa (SADC Member States + Kenia) between the age of 25
and 35 who regularly work for a media organisation can apply.
Applicants are asked to send the application documents (E-Mail) not before December 1st,
2009 and until January 31st, 2010 to the following address:
vollmar@ijp.org.
For further details and requirements please read attached announcement below.
Ausschreibung-englisch2010
