Last date
15/03/2026
Reward
Not Available
Qualification
Other
Post
Under Graduate
General information
Scholarship name
WORLD PRESS INSTITUTE FELLOWSHIPS
Each year, hundreds of professional journalists from around the world apply for 10 WPI fellowship slots. The chosen finalists represent some of the best journalists in their respective countries. They are innately curious, intelligent and ambitious, and approach journalism with a deep sense of dedication and responsibility. Particulars Description Name WPI Fellowships Provided By World Press Institute
- Region
- International Region : USA
- Scholarship type
- Private
- Fields
- Other
- For
- Under Graduate
Key dates
Last date to apply: 15/03/2026 The last date to apply for this fellowship is March 15, 2026.
Eligibility
At least five years of full-time employment in print, broadcast or online journalism, including: News or editorial departments of newspapers, wire services, radio, television, websites or online publications. Photojournalists, editorial cartoonists, columnists and broadcast producers. Those who supervise journalists are eligible if they also have at least five years as a working journalist. Any journalism-related work completed as a university student does not count toward experience. Those who work in public relations or at organizations whose primary business is not the media are not eligible. Must be currently employed as a non-U.S. journalist working outside of the United States. Fluency in both written and spoken English. Potential for leadership.
Award & availability
Stated amount: Not Available Gain access to, engage in and observe the role, responsibility and impact of a free press firsthand in one of the world’s largest, most diverse democracies. Through an immersive program, you will learn how the U.S. founding principles of a free press and journalistic best practices help foster transparency and accountability of government institutions, businesses and organizations, including the most powerful ones. In a guided tour across the country – including Chicago, New York City, Miami, Austin (Texas), San Francisco, and more – you will meet with and interview subject matter experts in media outlets, think tanks and advocacy organizations. You will hear firsthand accounts of new business models being tested and implemented among national and local media outlets. You will learn about U.S. history and current affairs, as well as challenges the U.S. media faces, while experiencing and reporting on social, economic and political issues. You also will interact with people from a variety of walks of life and get some free time along the way to explore on your own. Each year hundreds of talented journalists apply for 10 slots.
Application
No information available. To apply, click here - https://worldpressinstitute.org/how-to-apply/ Applications will be accepted starting December. Letters of Recommendation:
- Applicants are required to submit the names and email addresses of three professional references.
- References will be contacted by WPI to submit online letters of recommendation.
- References should be familiar with the applicant’s work and able to comment in English on their journalistic abilities, potential for growth and leadership abilities.
- One reference should be a direct supervisor.
- Letters must be in English and address the applicant’s experience, qualifications and potential.
Selection process
Becoming a WPI Fellow is a competitive process. Each year hundreds of talented journalists apply for 10 slots. A selection committee of seasoned journalists and corporate communications specialists, all with international experience, chooses among the best of the best.
Contact
Address: World Press Institute 3415 University Ave. St. Paul, MN 55114 For more information: click here Apply Now https://worldpressinstitute.org/fellowships/