IJP Southern-African Journalists Fellowship Programme 2027 In Germany

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November 3, 2026

IJP Southern-African Journalists Fellowship Programme 2027 in Germany (€3,500 Stipend)

Brief Description

Applications are officially open for the 2027 International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP) Southern-African Journalists’ Fellowship Programme. This two-month initiative invites up to five young African delegates to live and work in Germany, gaining direct experience within a German host newsroom while covering stories for their home media outlets. Designed to bridge political and cultural detachment between Europe and Africa, the bursary honors former German Federal President Horst Köhler for his commitment to African-German relations. If you are selected, you will attend an introductory conference in Berlin before joining your host media organization. Successful applicants receive a fixed stipend to cover their major expenses throughout the stay. You can secure your spot by applying for this Germany journalism fellowship 2027 before the official closing date.

Name of Host Institution

International Journalists‘ Programmes (IJP)

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Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Must be a practicing journalist regularly working for a media organization.
Must be between the ages of 25 and 40.
Must hold citizenship or reside in Kenya or a SADC Member State (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, or Zimbabwe).
Must possess a strong command of the English language (German language skills are an advantage but not mandatory).

Duration

2 months

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Location

Germany

Salary

Payment for work carried out for host media outlets is not envisaged.

Benefits

Selected Southern African delegates receive a fixed bursary of €3,500. This amount is expected to cover most travel, accommodation, and living expenses. No additional payments are provided by the organizers, and delegates are expected to cover any extra costs using their own funds.