International Journalism Scholarships

The Fulbright Program

• The Fulbright Program is available in 155 countries for students who want to pursue graduate studies. The program provides several international journalism scholarships. For instance, the Fulbright Program annually gives the Alistair Cooke Award in Journalism to a United Kingdom citizen to pursue a master's degree in journalism at a U.S. university.

  Institute of International Education
  809 United Nations Plaza
  New York, NY 10017
  212-883-8200
  iie.org

Foreign Press Association Scholarship

• The Foreign Press Association offers scholarships to foreign graduate students of journalism in the U.S.: one for $10,000, one for $7,500 and one for $5,000 (as of 2010). The awards are intended to encourage the pursuit of a career in journalism focusing on international affairs.

  Foreign Press Association Scholarship Fund
  333 E. 46th St., Suite 1K
  New York, NY 10017
  212-370-1054
  nyforeignpress.org

Columbia University Journalism School Fellowships

• Columbia University in New York offers several scholarships that cover up to full tuition for international students. For example, Jack R. Howard Fellowships in International Journalism cover full tuition and living expenses for two international journalists from developing or transitional countries. To qualify for the fellowship, candidates must reside outside the U.S. and intend to return to their homeland after graduation.

  Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism
  2950 Broadway Ave.
  New York, NY 10027
  212-854-8608
  journalism.columbia.edu

City University London Scholarships

• Guardian Media Group, British Broadcasting Corporation, Channel 4 and many other United Kingdom organizations sponsor a variety of scholarships for students pursuing a master's degree in journalism at City University. Both UK and non-U.K. students are eligible.

  City University London
  Northampton Square
  London EC1V 0HB
  United Kingdom
  +44-20-7040-5060
  city.ac.uk

Orebro University Global Journalism Scholarships

• Orerbro University in Sweden offers an all-expenses paid scholarship for its two-year master's degree program for journalists who want to further their knowledge and skills focusing on international news reporting. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree in a social science or humanities and have at least two years of professional journalistic experience.

  Orebro University
  Fakultetsgatan 1
  701 82 --rebro, Sverige
  Sweden
  +46-19-30-3700
  oru.se