Brief Description:
The International Women’s Media Foundation aims to empower the female journalists for the transformation of the global news media and provides short term programs and training for women journalists to become an expert in reporting in underserved regions. The Foundation organizes a four-day program in Medellin, Colombia, and offers fully-funded fellowships covering all the expenses of the fellows to participate in the comprehensive security and first aid training and provides the opportunity for the participants to present their reports in international media, meet the other journalists, work in teams. Application is now open for Howard G. Buffett Fund for Women Journalist that is intended to expand its support of journalists.
Interested women journalists who have work experience in media news and published their reports or have a story or plan to publish are highly encouraged to apply.
Scholarship Details:
Opportunity Type: Fully Funded
Language Requirement: Not Required
Language of Instruction: English
Institution: The International Women’s Media Foundation
Deadline: Starting from January 2020, the fund accepts applications on a rolling basis.
Maximum period for project completion: One year
Number of participants: 6 Journalists
Location: USA
Benefits:
IWMF includes the following benefits:
· Traveling, visa fees, lodging, meals and fixers/interpreters,
· Access to the different sources and sites related to their reporting
· Expand their networks with other Journalists
· On average, 10,000 USD in funding will be granted to journalists to complete their project.
Requirement:
· Women-identifying journalists from across the world are eligible to apply.
· Professional journalism should be applicants’ underlying profession.
· Teams of journalists can also apply provided that the team comprises 50% women and the team leader is a female.
· Applicants must have at least three years of work experience in news media
· Must have good English skills (written, and verbal)
· Provide proof of interest from an editor or have a proven track record of publication in media.
How to Apply?
· Applicants can apply by completing an online application. The application needs to be submitted in English.
· Application documents:
· Contact details and Resume/CV
· Brief description of the project or opportunity you are in search of funding for
· A list of any other team members or applicants (If applicable)
· Explanation of the purpose of the proposal and the problem it is designed to tackle
· Estimated budget and timebound
· Contact information of two professional references
· For More information please visit the International Women Media Foundation fellowship.
Deadline: Starting from January 2020, the fund accepts applications on a rolling basis.
· Maximum period for project completion: One year
