Dag Hammarskjöld Journalism Fellowships
Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists accepts applications from career print, television, radio or internet journalists from the mainly developing nations of Africa, Asia (including Pacific Island nations), Latin America/the Caribbean to cover deliberations of the United Nations General Assembly.
ELIGIBILITY
- Career journalists, age 25-35, from mainly developing nation of Africa, Asia (including Pacific Island countries) and Latin America/the Caribbean are eligible to apply. Freelance journalists are also eligible
- Applicant journalists must have a current passport which will be required to apply for and obtain a I-1 journalist visa from a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in order to accept the Fellowship.
- Work samples no earlier than 2022 must be provided. (See Work Samples on Application Form)
- Applicants must be employed by bona fide media organizations as print, television, radio or web journalists.
- Speaking English with proficiency is required since it is one of the primary language used at the United Nations.
- Journalists younger than 25 and older than 35 are not eligible to apply since the program is intended for mid-career journalists.
- Students of journalism are not eligible to apply.
- Journalists from European countries are not eligible to apply unless they are still reporting to audiences in their home country.
REQUIREMENTS
1. A completed online Application Form.
2. A minimum of three (3) work samples published no earlier than 2022. If the samples are not in English, a summary of the samples in English must be included.
3. Letter of endorsement from the editor or director of the news organization that presently employs the journalist.
4. A statement (not more than 500 words) expressing a desire for the Fellowship how the experience will benefit the applicant’s understanding of international diplomacy and issues deliberated at the United Nations.
5. A copy of applicant’s current passport. Applicants without a current passport will not be considered.
6. Two letters of reference from individuals familiar with the applicant’s work and able to comment on their journalistic abilities, potential for growth and personal attributes.
APPLICATION
For more information and application: https://unjournalismfellowship.org/fellowship/ including required documentation uploads, must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. U.S. Eastern Daylight Time on April 24, 2023.
