The scholarship is to do a post graduate BA hons degree at the University of The Witwatersrand ‘s Journalism Programme in Johannesburg and to join Reuters News thereafter for 6 months’ work experience.

Candidates must have an undergraduate degree or at least 3 years professional experience in journalism and must be nominated by a senior journalist, publisher or academic. They must be fluent in English.  The scholarship will cover fees, accommodation and a modest living allowance.

Candidates should submit a motivation letter, a CV, writing samples and at least 2 letters of nomination/reference by October 15, 2010 to fitzgeraldprize@thomsonreuters.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . Candidates will have to make themselves available for a written test and interview.For more information, contact:

Matthew Tostevin
Editor, Africa
Thomson Reuters

Phone: +27 11 775 3148
Mobile: +27 82 048 7195

matthew.tostevin@thomsonreuters.comThis e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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