INFO UN Journalism fellowships

Subject: [students] Applications invited for UN journalism fellowships

Dear students,

I hope someone finds this announcement useful:

Sincerely,

Muhiba

The Dag Hammarskjold Scholarship Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists from developing countries for its 2008 Fellowship Program. The application deadline is April 25.

The Fellowships are available to radio, television, print and web journalists, age 25 to 35, from developing countries who are interested in traveling to New York to report on international affairs during the 63^rd session of the United Nations General Assembly. The Fellowships will begin in mid-September and extend to late November and will include the cost of travel and accommodations in New York , as well as a per diem allowance.

The Fellowship Program is open to journalists who are native to a developing country in Africa, Asia, South America or the Caribbean , and are currently working full-time for a bona fide media organization in a developing nation. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in and commitment to international affairs and to conveying a better understanding of the UN to their readers and audiences. Selections of the 2008 Fellows will be made in June.

Questions about the program, eligibility and application process can be directed to info@unjournalismfe llowship. org
or visit <http://www.unjourna lismfellowship. org>.