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Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship for Journalists from Developing Countries

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The Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship invites print, broadcast, and online journalists from developing countries for an annual program., Post a Comment

Provider
Various
Host country
United States
Deadline
March (annual)
Region
Americas
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Topics

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Eligibility & requirements at a glance

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Who can apply
Early-career journalists (2–5 yrs experience) from developing countries; strong English; commitment to return to home-country journalism.
Funding
Fully funded: 6-month placement at a US news organisation, $2,500 monthly stipend, travel, housing, training
Study level
Fellowship
Deadline
March (annual)

Key eligibility criteria

  • Early-career journalists (2–5 yrs experience) from developing countries; strong English; commitment to return to home-country journalism.

Recorded funding information

  • Fully funded: 6-month placement at a US news organisation, $2,500 monthly stipend, travel, housing, training

About the Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship for Journalists from Developing Countries (2026)

The Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship invites print, broadcast, and online journalists from developing countries for an annual program that brings global journalists to American newsrooms. **Application deadline: August 31, 2021** ### Table of contents - [Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship Details](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/alfred-friendly-press-partners-fellowship-for-journalists-from-developing-countries/#h-alfred-friendly-press-partners-fellowship-details) - [Eligibility Criteria for Interested Journalists from Developing Countries](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/alfred-friendly-press-partners-fellowship-for-journalists-from-developing-countries/#h-eligibility-criteria-for-interested-journalists-from-developing-countries) - [How to Apply for Fellowship for Journalists](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/alfred-friendly-press-partners-fellowship-for-journalists-from-developing-countries/#h-how-to-apply-for-fellowship-for-journalists) ![](https://i0.wp.com/scholarshipsforafricans.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/alfred-friendly-press-partners-fellowship.jpg?resize=1024%2C682&ssl=1)Photo by **[Redrecords ©️](https://www.pexels.com/@mjlo?utm_content=attributionCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pexels)** from **[Pexels](https://www.pexels.com/photo/man-holding-microphone-while-talking-to-another-man-2872418/?utm_content=attributionCopyText&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=pexels)** ## Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship Details Early-career journalists from developing countries with a proficiency in the English language are welcomed to apply for the fellowship, to be held at the Missouri School of Journalism and several newsrooms across the USA. The six-month program aims to equip fellows with a better experience in reporting, writing, and editing that will enhance future professional performance. Additionally, fellows will receive travel, health insurance, and basic living expenses coverage. In addition, the program also intends to transfer knowledge gained during the program to colleagues back at the fellows’ home countries. Lastly, it aims to foster ties between journalists in the United States as well as those around the world. The ​all-inclusive ​fellowship starts in mid-March and ends in early September. ## Eligibility Criteria for Interested Journalists from Developing Countries In order to qualify for the Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship, journalist candidates must meet the following criteria: - The applicants must be early-career professional journalists from developing countries with proficiency in English. - The journalists’ age should be between 25 and 35 years old. - Interested applicants should also already come with at least three years of experience as a journalist at a print, online or broadcast media outlet. - Participants who work as staff reporters in their host newsrooms are required to develop training plans that they implement when they return to their home newsrooms. ​ ## How to Apply for Fellowship for Journalists Interested journalists from developing countries must first read through the general guidelines established for the [Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship](https://presspartners.org/fellowship-applications/). Once the aspiring applicants have read through and ascertained that they meet the qualifications, they may proceed filling up and submitting an [online application](https://presspartners.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/2019-Fellowship-Application-AFPP-2.pdf) to be emailed to: [DAVID@PRESSPARTNERS.ORG](mailto:DAVID@PRESSPARTNERS.ORG) . **\| Looking for other journalistic opportunities?** **CHECK OUT:** [Media & Journalism Scholarships at The Netherlands](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/media-journalism-scholarships-for-african-and-developing-countries-at-the-netherlands/) * * * _brought to you by Scholarships for Africans_ [**Scholarships for Africans**](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/) is a premier scholarship information blog committed to bringing more opportunities for Africans globally. They are part of the African Scholar Initiative, powered by Scholarship Hippo. 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Funding information

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  • Fully funded: 6-month placement at a US news organisation, $2,500 monthly stipend, travel, housing, training

Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship for Journalists from Developing Countries eligibility

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  • Early-career journalists (2–5 yrs experience) from developing countries; strong English; commitment to return to home-country journalism.

Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship for Journalists from Developing Countries document information

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    How to apply for the Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship for Journalists from Developing Countries 2026

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    1. 1
      Check the provider's process

      Consult https://www.presspartners.org/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

    2. 2
      Check eligibility and any requested materials

      Listed eligibility: Early-career journalists (2–5 yrs experience) from developing countries; strong English; commitment to return to home-country journalism.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

    3. 3
      Check dates and next steps

      Listed deadline information: March (annual). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

    Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship for Journalists from Developing Countries deadline & application timeline

    Provider deadline information: March (annual). This text cannot be safely converted to a countdown; check the official source for its meaning. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

    1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

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    2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

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    3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

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    4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

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    5. Provider deadline
      March (annual)

      Provider deadline information: March (annual). Confirm the current instructions and any cutoff or time zone on the official source; no additional time is assumed here.

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    Frequently asked questions

    Who can apply for the Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship for Journalists from Developing Countries?+

    Early-career journalists (2–5 yrs experience) from developing countries; strong English; commitment to return to home-country journalism.

    What funding does the Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship for Journalists from Developing Countries offer?+

    Listed funding: Fully funded: 6-month placement at a US news organisation, $2,500 monthly stipend, travel, housing, training. Confirm amounts, exclusions and conditions on the official source. This label does not establish any additional benefit components.

    When is the application deadline?+

    Provider deadline information: March (annual). Confirm the current cutoff and any time zone on the official source; no additional cutoff or late-submission policy is assumed here.

    What documents do I need to apply?+

    No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the documents requested by the provider; requirements may differ from admission requirements.

    How do I check the application process?+

    Consult https://www.presspartners.org/ to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there. Listed eligibility: Early-career journalists (2–5 yrs experience) from developing countries; strong English; commitment to return to home-country journalism.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist. Listed deadline information: March (annual). Confirm any cutoff, time zone and follow-up process with the provider.

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