The World Affairs Journalism Fellowships

Application deadline: March 9, 2008

Personal Data


Primary Address







Secondary Address







Professional Skills
Expertise
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Section V: Languages
Please score yourself in language proficiency, other than English, using the following scale:

1. Elementary Proficiency-Able to satisfy routine travel needs and minimum courtesy requirements

2. Limited Working Proficiency-Able to satisfy routine social demands and limited work requirements

3. Minimum Professional Proficiency-Able to use language with sufficient structural accuracy and vocabulary to participate effectively in most conversations on practical, social and professional topics

4. Full Professional Proficiency-Able to use the language fluently and accurately on all levels pertinent to professional needs

5. Native or Bilingual Proficiency-Equivalent to that of an educated native speaker










International Experience


In no more than 750 words, please explain your reasons for applying for this particular fellowship at this time.

Please attach a resume detailing your professional experience and educational background.


Professional Recommendations
Applicants for this fellowship are required to have three confidential letters of recommendation sent to the application committee. The letters should comment on the applicant’s journalistic, media or training qualifications as well as his/her suitability for an oversees assignment. Please include contact information below.
Author One




Author Two




Author Three



Self-Identification (Optional)
ICFJ is committed to equal opportunity. For informational purposes only, you are invited to identify yourself in certain categories. Please note that you are under no obligation to complete this section. The information or decision not to provide information in this section will not be used as a factor in considering your application.

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Statement of Understanding
Applicants are required to complete the statement of understanding
I, the undersigned, understand and agree that the International Center for Journalists (ICFJ), as program administrator, is under no obligation to select me or any other applicant for the World Affairs Fellowship Program. If selected to be a World Affairs Fellow, I will agree to the premises and conditions set forth in the following statement:

1. As a precondition for participation, I agree to: - take part in the group orientation in Washington on dates designated by the administrator; and complete a fellowship expense report within two weeks of returning from my overseas fellowship.

2. I understand that the program administrator may terminate my fellowship at any time for reasons that are regarded as detrimental to the fellowship, to be determined at the sole discretion of the program administrator or sponsor.

3. I will be responsible for my own passport and visa arrangements and may be asked to assist with other logistical arrangements related to my specific assignment as determined by the program administrator.

 

 




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