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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 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)
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## 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) .
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Currently applying to or enrolled at the Fellowship level
- Willing to study in United States
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Research proposal or statement of purpose (500–2,000 words for PhD)
- Published or unpublished writing sample (PhD and research-led Masters)
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship for Journalists from Developing Countries?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the Fellowship level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to United States for the duration of the programme.
Is the Alfred Friendly Press Partners Fellowship for Journalists from Developing Countries fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.