Would you like to come to Finland this August and spend three weeks
learning more about the country, Finnish society and the Finnish way of
life? The Ministry for Foreign Affairs has organized
thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme since 1990. The
programme is a media training programme targeted for young
international journalists. The programme provides an excellent opportunity to
learn more about Finland, Finnish society and the Finnish way of life.
It includes briefings on various subjects, meetings with Finnish
professionals and visits to business enterprises, cultural sites and
institutions.
In 2015, thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme will be organized on 10-28 August.
In 2015, thisisFINLAND Foreign Correspondents’ Programme will be organized on 10-28 August.
Who’s eligible?
This year’s Foreign Correspondents’ Programme is definitely for you, if you are:
- An aspiring journalist with some work experience in a media house (TV, print or web) or in social media, for example an accomplished blogger or vlogger;
- A citizen or permanent resident of the following countries: Brazil, China, Egypt, Ethiopia, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Mexico, Norway, Poland, Republic of Korea, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Spain, Turkey, Ukraine, United Kingdom, United States;
- Born between 1986 and 1995;
- Able to work and communicate fluently in English;
- Interested in learning new things, meeting people from different cultures and spending three weeks in a foreign country;
- Excited to become a lifelong friend of Finland!
What does the programme include?
The Foreign Correspondents’ Programme starts on 10 August and ends on
28 August 2015. The programme is intensive, and includes briefings on
various subjects, meetings with Finnish professionals and visits to
business enterprises, cultural sites and institutions. It also includes a
weekend stay as the guest of a Finnish family.
The programme provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about
Finland, Finnish society and the Finnish way of life. It also offers the
means to enhance your professional skills, as well as expand your
network of professional colleagues and international friends.
What costs are covered?
The scholarship covers the costs of travel to and from Finland, local
travel in Helsinki, accommodation and the daily programme, including
transportation and some meals. The programme does not cover medical
insurance, per diem allowance or meals not listed as part of the
programme.
Applications
The closing date for applications is 15 March 2015 at 11.59 pm local time.
All applications are sent by e-mail to the relevant Finnish Embassy
or Consulate General. Please visit their websites for more information.
More information
Website: thisisFINLAND.fi
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