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2013 The Pakistan-United States Journalists Exchange Program, USA


Professional print, broadcast (radio and TV), and online journalists exchange program for U.S. and Pakistani journalists, 2013
Study Subject(s):Journalism
Course Level:Exchange programme
Scholarship Provider: U.S. Embassy Islamabad Public Affairs Section
Scholarship can be taken at: USA (Hawaii)
Eligibility:
Pakistan: Professional print, broadcast (radio and TV), and online journalists in Pakistan who meet the following eligibility requirements: Working in Urdu or local language media; No previous travel experience in the United States; Minimum five years working experience; Ability to communicate in English in a professional, multi-cultural environment; Citizen of Pakistan.
American: Professional print, broadcast (radio and TV), and online journalists with a minimum of five years experience. Must be an American citizen. Preference will be given to journalists who have not previously traveled to Pakistan.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Open for Students of Following Countries: Pakistan
Scholarship Description: This exchange offers U.S. and Pakistani journalists an opportunity to gain on-the-ground insights and firsthand information about the countries they visit through meetings with policymakers, government and military officials, business and civil society leaders, and a diverse group of other community members. All participants meet at the East-West Center in Hawaii before and after their study tours for dialogues focused on sensitive issues between the two countries; preconceived attitudes among the public and media in both the United States and Pakistan; new perspectives gained through their study tours; and how media coverage between the two countries can be improved. Ten Pakistani journalists will travel to the United States and ten U.S. journalists will travel to Pakistan.
How to Apply: Electronically
Scholarship Application Deadline: August 29, 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application

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