British Council calls applications for Future News Worldwide Program 2021. Future News Worldwide identifies, trains, and connects the next generation of global journalists. It is a partnership program between the British Council and some of the world’s leading media organizations.

The aim is to support young people to develop a wide range of journalism skills and to establish the UK as a global leader in the nurturing of young journalists and media figures. The conference is being held online and offers aspiring young journalists from across the globe the opportunity to develop practical and editorial skills and hear directly from some of the world’s most high-profile industry leaders.

Benefits

After the conference, delegates can join a global alumni network, helping them to engage with another, implement their learning and continue their professional development.

Eligibility Criteria

• British Council Future News Worldwide Program is open to undergraduate and postgraduate students aged 18-25, and to graduates who completed their degree course after 1 July 2019. It is not essential for you to be studying journalism, but you should be fully committed to a career in media.
• Those who applied for the 2020 conference should have received a message to their registered email address they used when applying last year. You should not have participated in the in-person conference in Edinburgh or London before.
• Must be available to attend a conference session on either 14 (afternoon, GMT) or 15 July (morning, GMT) 2021.
• Applicants can come from any region of the world and must speak a very good level of English – the equivalent of IELTS 6.5 or above.
• The Competition is open to individuals of any nationality who meet all the criteria.

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