International fellowships for journalists
2008 Hong Kong Journalism Fellowships
Dates: Sept. 11-27, 2008
Theme: These fellowships help American journalists better understand the diverse and complex political, economic, social and cultural issues of mainland China and Hong Kong through meetings with government, business, journalists, educators, students, and others.
Travel Destinations: East-West Center in Honolulu, followed by a study tour to Beijing, Kunming, Shangri-La, and Lijiang on mainland China and Hong Kong.
Who Can Apply: U.S. journalists with at least five years of professional working experience in print, broadcast or online media.
Applications: Resume, cover letter, references, completed cover sheet (See Website for cover sheet). Email information to
seminars@eastwestcenter.org or fax (1-808-944-7600). Please see
www.eastwestcenter.org/journalismfellowships and click on Hong Kong Journalism Fellowships for more information.
Application Deadline: Friday, May 23, 2008
Funding: Program covers air transportation, lodging, and program-related ground transportation and meals for seven participating journalists. Co-sponsored by the Better Hong Kong Foundation and the East-West Center.
Contact: Marilyn Li. Email
seminars@eastwestcenter.org
Fall 2008 Jefferson Fellowships for Journalists
Dates: October 18-November 9, 2008
Theme: The 2008 U.S. Presidential Election
Travel Destinations: All Fellows will travel together to Honolulu, Hawaii; Phoenix, Arizona; Erie, Pennsylvania; Cleveland, Ohio; and Washington, D.C.
Who Can Apply: Working print, broadcast, and on-line journalists in the United States, Asia and the Pacific Islands. Five years of experience preferred.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, June 4, 2008.
Funding: Airfare, lodging, per diem and most other program expenses are provided through a grant from The Freeman Foundation.
Contacts: Send applications and questions by email to
jefferson@eastwestcenter.org or fax at (808) 944-7600. For phone inquiries, please contact Ann Hartman, Jefferson Fellowships Coordinator at (808) 944-7619.