What?: Scholarships for journalists on 3-month training in Germany
For whom?: Journalists up to 35 years old who have at least a basic level of German
How much?: All expenses
Until when?: 30th of November
The Heinz Kuhn Stiftung Foundation is offering scholarships for journalists from developing countries to participate in intensive training in Germany. The program, which can last up to three months, includes a German course, an internship in a local communication vehicle and the development of a research project. Applications are open until November 30th.
The scholarship includes payment of all expenses related to training, including teaching materials, housing and food. In addition, airline tickets and travel aid around the country are covered. Those selected also have the possibility of taking an extra German course of up to four months at the Goethe institute in Dusseldorf or Bonn.
How to Apply for Journalism Scholarships
To apply, you must meet the requirements set by the Heinz Kuhn Stiftung. First, be interested in issues related to development, as well as be trained in journalism and have professional experience in the field. There is also an established age limit of 35 years old. It is also necessary to have at least a basic level of knowledge of the German language .
The selection process takes place in two stages. First, interested parties should contact the Foundation directly to discuss possible topics for their project. This contact must be made by sending, by mail, the required documents. Among them are a CV in German, a diploma in journalism, a certificate of proficiency in languages and a letter of motivation in German, explaining the motivations for participating in the course. Check here for details on the documentation and how to get in touch.
About the Heinz Kuhn Stiftung Foundation
Located in the state of North Rhine-Westphalia, home to cities such as Dusseldorf, Cologne and Munster, the organization is named after politician and journalist Heinz Kuhn. He was governor of the state and had a special interest in developing countries, such as Brazil. The foundation’s objective is to promote the professional development and training of young media professionals – for example, the scholarships for journalists made available annually. Visit the Heinz Kuhn Stiftung Foundation website to learn more.