Foreign Press Correspondents 2022 Scholarship Awards for Foreign Graduate Students of Journalism (USA)

Founded in 1918, the Foreign Press Association (“FPA”) is the oldest association of journalists in the United States of America, and the second in the world. The Foreign Press Association Scholarship Awards (“FPASA”) was founded on the 75th Anniversary of FPA’s formation to encourage the pursuit of a career in journalism by the next generation of foreign correspondents.

The Foreign Press Association Scholarship Awards contribute to the development of the next generation of international reporters.

• Table of Content
• About Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States
• Scholarship Awards
• Aim and Benefits of Scholarship Awards
• Requirements for Scholarship Awards Qualification
• Interview date, Process and Venue for Scholarship Awards
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States

Scholarship Awards

Application Deadline	15 Oct 2022
Country to study	United States
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States
Gender	Men and Women

Aim and Benefits of Scholarship Awards

Cash scholarships, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 (USD), will be awarded.

Requirements for Scholarship Awards Qualification

The Foreign Press Association Scholarship Awards is open to individuals who are:

• Foreign nationals having graduated during 2019 or who will be enrolled in a graduate journalism program in the United States of America during 2018
• Held or holding an F-1 or J-1 Visa during 2019
• Demonstrate an interest and commitment to international affairs reporting

Selection Criteria: Every year, a special Awards Committee appointed by the Foreign Press Association, (“FPA”), seeks out appropriate scholarship awardees based on the following criteria:

• Will be attending or attended a U.S. graduate school of journalism during 2022.
• A record of excellence.
• A citizen of a foreign country.
• In need of financial aid.

 

Interview date, Process and Venue for Scholarship Awards

 Applications will be judged on:

1. The submission response to the Op-Ed question.
2. A short statement detailing how you will utilize your FPA Scholarship Award.

An impartial panel of journalists, editors, publishers, media directors, and other professionals will select the winning awards.  Scholarship Awardees will be invited to receive their awards at the FPA’s Centennial Gala event, attended by an audience of global influencers in business, foreign affairs and media, on Thursday, 1st November, 2018 in New York City.

Application Deadline

October 15, 2022

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Association of Foreign Press Correspondents in the United States on form.jotform.com to apply

• The application requires the submission of a commentary on a subject matter decided upon by the Awards Committee.
• Scholarship awards will be presented in two categories: print and multi-media.
• Applications will be adjudicated on the response to an opinion-editorial question.

For more details, visit AFC website.