IJP Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme 2027 For Journalists

November 3, 2026

IJP Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme 2027 for Journalists

Brief Description

The IJP Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme 2027 is a multiyear initiative designed to foster a deeper cultural and political understanding between Germany and Africa as a whole. Named in honor of former Federal President Horst Köhler, this fellowship offers a 3,500 Euro bursary to help young reporters gain first-hand insights into Germany’s social, economic, and political environment. If you are an eligible professional looking to expand your international reporting experience, this opportunity provides a direct bridge to European newsrooms. You will receive financial support to cover travel, accommodation, and living expenses while working alongside host media organizations in Germany. Applications are currently open for qualified candidates from SADC Member States and Kenya.

Name of Host Institution

IJP (Internationale Journalisten-Programme) / Southern African-German Journalists’ Programme

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Open to journalists from Southern Africa (SADC Member States and Kenya).
Applicants must be between 25 and 40 years old.
Must regularly work for a media organization.
Above average English language skills are required.

Application Documents

A comprehensive CV with a passport photograph detailing your education, work experience, and language skills in English and German.
An 800-word essay covering your motivation to work in Germany, three research topics, your future role at your home media, and your bursary spending plan.
Two representative work samples (articles, or scripts and online links for TV and radio journalists).
A journalistic reference from your editor-in-chief, head of department, or a senior journalist (for freelancers), including an explicit guarantee of a leave of absence.

Deadline

January 20, 2027 (Applications are submitted via email between November 1, 2026, and January 20, 2027).

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Q: Are freelance journalists eligible to apply?

Yes, freelancers may apply provided they regularly work for a media organization and submit a journalistic reference from a senior journalist rather than an editor-in-chief.

Q: What are the reporting obligations after the fellowship?