Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Media Fellowships 2023

Background:

The Media Fellowship program of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada offers up-and-coming and established journalists the opportunity to spend time in Asia researching and preparing stories. The program aims to help Canadian journalists become better informed about this dynamic part of the world in order to write and broadcast insightfully on Asia and the Canada-Asia relationship. The Media Fellowships are a component of the Foundation’s Research Grants Program, funded through the proceeds of an endowment established by the Government of Canada. All grants will be awarded on a competitive basis.

Eligibility for the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Media Fellowship:

• Applicants must be journalists who are citizens or Permanent Residents of Canada.
• Employed by one of the following:
• Canadian magazine.
• Newspaper.
• News Service.
• Business publication.
• Radio, television station, new media, or multimedia outlet as a reporter, feature writer, columnist or as a freelancer
• Applicants must have at least two years of experience in their field and have an established history of publication in Canadian news media.
• Recipients of Media Fellowship awards from APF Canada are not eligible to apply until three years after their previous award.

Benefits:

Successful applicants of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Media Fellowships will receive a budget of up to C$10,000, including travel, accommodation, and in-country expenses.