The Open Society Fellowships is a special and exciting new programme to develop a new generation of investigative reporters. The program is a partnership between Wits Journalism, Rhodes School of Journalism and Media Studies and the Open Society Foundation.
About Wits Journalism
Wits Journalism is a programme for aspirant and working journalists. Located in Johannesburg – at the heart of the country’s media – it is well placed to work closely with the industry and working professionals to ensure a rich and exciting centre of teaching, training, research and public engagement.
The programme offers two streams: a career-entry route for graduates who want to become journalists; and a mid-career route for working journalists who wish to develop their skills and knowledge. In addition there is a Masters option with specialisations in financial and inve... continue reading
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Open Society Fellowships in Investigative Reporting
Aim and Benefits of Open Society Fellowships in Investigative Reporting
- Fellows will emerge with the fully accredited Wits University BA Hons in Journalism and Media Studies, accredited certificate from a Rhodes PAMS course, certificates of attendance at the IRE and AIJC conferences, a portfolio of work and letters of recommendation form their internships.
- Fellows will be fully sponsored, including a six month internship and a stipend for the 18 months.
Requirements for Open Society Fellowships in Investigative Reporting Qualification
- Candidates for the BA Hons must have a minimum of two years of journalism or relevant experience and be eligible for Wits Journalism’s mid-career Honours programme: you must either have an undergraduate degree with 65% or better, or pass through an RPL entrance test.
- Candidates for the MA must have at least two year of journalism or relevant experience and be eligible for Wits Journalism’s MA programme: an equivalent of our BA Hons with 65% or better.
- This is an affirmative action programme and black and female candidates will be favoured. Four of the positions will be reserved for South African residents, and the fifth is open to candidates from the African continent.
Application Deadline
August 31, 2020
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Wits Journalism on docs.google.com to apply
For more details, visit Journalism.co.za website.
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