The Fund will provide round-trip airfare to New York; accommodations; health insurance for the duration of the fellowship, and a daily allowance to cover food and other necessities.
The journalists who are awarded fellowships are given the incomparable opportunity to observe international diplomatic deliberations at the United Nations, to make professional contacts that will serve them for years to come, to interact with seasoned journalists from around the world, and to gain a broader perspective and understanding of matters of global concern.
Eligibilities
The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists fellowships is open to individuals who:
Are native to one of the mainly developing countries of Africa, Asia (including Pacific Island nations), Latin America and the Caribbean. For 2020 only, the Fund will not accept applications from the countries of the 2019 fellows – Egypt, Nigeria, Trinidad and Tobago, and Zimbabwe – in an effort to rotate recipient countries.
Currently live in and write for media in a developing country.
Are between the ages of 25 and 35.
Have a very good command of the English language since United Nations press conferences and many documents are in English only.
Are currently employed as professional journalists for print, television, radio or internet media organizations. Both full-time and freelance journalists are invited to apply.
Have approval from their media organizations to spend up to three months in New York reporting from the United Nations.
Receive a commitment from their media organizations that the reports they file during the term of the Fellowship will be used and that they will continue to be paid for their services.
Eligible Regions: Open to all except Egypt, Nigeria, Trinidad/Tobago, and Zimbabwe
