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2012

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Marie Colvin Scholarship
The Sunday Times is looking for future foreign correspondents to apply for this one-year scholarship. You will have practical experience of print journalism and digital media and a proven interest in foreign affairs.
Candidates may be of any nationality but must speak excellent English and have permission to work in the UK. The upper age limit is 26. The paid scholarship will involve working on the foreign desk and other sections. A trip overseas may also be included. The scheme runs from 1 January 2013 for a year.
Applications should include cover letter, CV and writing samples (maximum of 3) and should be addressed to:
Kathleen Herron
Deputy Managing Editor
The Sunday Times
3 Thomas More Square
London, E98 1ST.
Envelopes must be marked "MARIE COLVIN SCHOLARSHIP".
Application deadline is September 30, 2012

Social Science Research Council and Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership Accepting Applications for Abe Fellowship for Journalists

The Social Science Research Council and the Japan Foundation Center for Global Partnership have announced that applications are now open for the Abe Fellowship for Journalists. The fellowship is designed to encourage in-depth coverage of topics of pressing concern to the United States and Japan through individual short-term policy-related projects.
Applicants are invited to submit proposals on one of three themes.
1) Traditional and non-traditional approaches to security and diplomacy.
2) Global and regional economic issues.
3) Social and cultural issues.
The AFJ competition is open to citizens of the U.S. and Japan with at least five years of professional journalistic experience working for a newspaper, newsmagazine, wire service, and/or online news organization. Freelancers also are eligible. Nationals of other countries must be permanent residents of the U.S. or Japan, or have a long-term affiliation with the American or Japanese journalistic communities.
Deadline: September 15, 2012
For more information, click here.

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