Jefferson Fellowships for American journalists and Asia Pacific journalists by East-West Center 2024

Summary

• Application DeadlineNot Specified
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorEast-West Center
• City to studyWashington
• Course to studyLeadership

Table of Content

• Overview
• Benefits
• Requirments
• Interview Process
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Programme Overview

The Jefferson Fellowships is to enhance public understanding through the news media of issues in the United States and the Asia Pacific through a three-week dialogue, study, and travel program that focuses on a particular theme.

Benefits

Funding for the Jefferson Fellowships is provided by the Freeman Foundation, the Mary Morgan Hewett Fund, the East-West Center, and cost-sharing contributions by Fellows and their news organizations. These funds provide for 10-14 full or partial scholarships, including approximately 2-4 for qualified American journalists and 8-10 for Asia Pacific journalists. A full scholarship for the 2024 Jefferson Fellowships includes: 

• Roundtrip airfare to and from participant’s home country and throughout the study tour 
• Lodging in each of the cities 
• Program meals and a modest per diem to cover meals not provided 
• Ground transportation and airport transfers 
• Cultural activities and networking opportunities 
• Interpretation as needed 
• Speaker honoraria, partner organization costs, and meeting rooms 
• Experienced escort and professionally organized program of meetings and visits, often with unique access to speakers and communities. 

Requirements

Be a qualified American journalists and  Asia Pacific journalists.

For both the Philippines and Taiwan, China is their dominant trade partner, while the United States (US) is their principal security partner.

Interview Dates and Process

Dates: December 1-18, 2024
Destinations: Honolulu, Manila, Taipei

Application Deadline

How To Apply

Intrested candidates should contact

Meril Fujiki

[email protected]

For more details visit: East-West Center website.