AFCScholarshipApplication2019

SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION FORM FOR FOREIGN JOURNALISTS (2025-2026)

IMPORTANT: Application Deadline is September 1, 2025 at 11.59pm EST
The Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States (ForeignPressCorrespondents.org) provides annual scholarships to professional foreign journalists who are currently enrolled in any full-time master's level program of any U.S.- based academic institution.

Eligible to apply for scholarships are only those who are:
- professional journalists originated from foreign countries (U.S. citizens are not eligible to apply) and
- they are currently enrolled in any Master's level program in any US-based academic institution OR they graduated from any Master's level program of any US-based academic institution at any time in the year 2025.
Applicants must meet the visa status requirements of their academic program.

The purpose of our annual scholarships is to support foreign journalists in the U.S. to enhance their skills through graduate-level programs of U.S.-based academic institutions in areas that are fundamental for their work as professional journalists in a rapidly changing global media environment.

Master's level studies, which will be considered for support, include BUT ARE NOT RESTRICTED to journalism, media relations, communications, film, videography, photography, visual arts, and other fields.

Please read more information about the eligibility criteria of our scholarship awards program through our website here.

APPLICATIONS DEADLINE is September 1, 2025, at 11.59 pm EST. All applicants will be notified about the outcome of their applications by the end of October, 2025.

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us at:

contact@foreignpresscorrespondents.org
APPLICATION 2025-2026

All applications must be submitted only online.
Personal Data:

Tell us about yourself
Full Name*

First NameLast Name
Birthdate:*

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Mobile No. :*

Area CodePhone Number
E-mail :*
Where the confirmation will be send to
Home Address :*

Street Address

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CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
What is the country of your origin? *
What is your immigration status in the U.S.?*
Please upload a clear picture of your passport.*

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Please upload documentation that confirms your legal status in the US such as any type of visa or a copy of your green card.*

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Information about your studies:

Tell us about your Master's level program
Tell us about your master's program and please specify the area of study:*
Please specify the name and type of master's program in the U.S. in which you are currently enrolled at the time of your application submission. Please provide the name of the university and the name of the department or school that runs your master's program. You are encouraged to provide relevant links from your program or university's website that include more information about your master's program:*
Please specify the exact day you were enrolled in your master's program:*
Please specify the day of your expected graduation from your master's program: *
Professional Information:

Tell us about your career background as a professional journalist
How many years of experience do you have as professional journalist?*
What are the major beats you've covered through your reporting or that you are predominantly interested in covering in the future? *
Are you a registered member of any professional journalistic organization in the U.S. or abroad? If yes, please provide the name(s) of the organization(s). If not, please respond by saying "I am not a member of any professional journalistic organization in the U.S. or abroad.*
In no more than 500 words, please explain how your master's program will help you meet your career objective(s) as a professional journalist. How do you intend to use your education and why is a scholarship important to you as a foreign journalist?*

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Please upload your resume.*

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Please upload professional material that demonstrates the excellence of your work as a journalist.*

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You may use this space to upload the English translation of your work if necessary.

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Supporting Document:

Your reference
Please provide a reference from academic or professional supervisor who can affirm your professionalism, journalistic ethics, and commitment to the field of your master's studies. The reference must be uploaded as part of this online application.*

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Essay

Reflecting your thoughts about the future of foreign journalism
How do you, as a foreign journalist, handle the fine line between freedom of speech and freedom of the press on one side and the potential consequences your reporting and/or personal opinions may carry in an environment where First Amendment rights increasingly appear to be under attack? (Word limit: 1000)*

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Applicant's E-Signature
By signing (typing your legal name) in the space below, you are certifying that all information is correct and that you are the person completing this application. When you press the submit button, you will receive an email confirmation that your application was received. Please print for your records and retain them as verification of your application.
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SCHOLARSHIPS APPLICATION FORM FOR FOREIGN JOURNALISTS (2025-2026)

APPLICATION 2025-2026

Personal Data:

Information about your studies:

Professional Information:

Supporting Document:

Essay

Applicant's E-Signature