Jefferson Fellowships 2025 (Fully Funded)
The Jefferson Fellowship 2025 offers an incredible opportunity for journalists from the Indo-Pacific region to participate in a fully funded three-week study tour in the USA, Indonesia, and Thailand. Organized by the East-West Center, this prestigious fellowship is designed to enhance the understanding of cultures, issues, and trends in the Indo-Pacific region. The theme for the 2025 fellowship is “The Future of Food Security: Lessons from Southeast Asia”, focusing on the growing challenges of food security caused by environmental changes, rising prices, declining fisheries, and disruptions in global supply chains.
Benefits:
- Roundtrip Airfare (International and Domestic)
- Accommodation (Hotel stay during the fellowship)
- Most meals and a Meal Allowance
- Ground Transportation
- Airport Transfers
- Cultural Activities
- Interpretation Services
- Organized Meetings and Visits
Theme:
Theme: “The Future of Food Security: Lessons from Southeast Asia”
The 2025 Jefferson Fellowship will focus on the growing food security challenges in Southeast Asia, including:
- Impact of climate change on food production
- Rising food prices and economic instability
- Declining fisheries and marine resource depletion
- Global supply chain disruptions affecting food availability
Journalists participating in the program will explore these topics through on-the-ground reporting, expert discussions, and site visits in the USA, Indonesia, and Thailand.
Eligible Countries
Afghanistan, Australia, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Brunei, Cambodia, China, East Timor, Federated States of Micronesia, Fiji, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Japan, Kiribati, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Marshall Islands, Mongolia, Myanmar, Nauru, Nepal, New Zealand, Niue, Pakistan, Palau, Papua New Guinea, Philippines, Samoa, Singapore, Solomon Islands, South Korea, Sri Lanka, Taiwan, Thailand, Tonga, Tuvalu, United States, Vanuatu, and Vietnam.
Eligibility Criteria:
- Open to journalists from the Indo-Pacific region and the United States.
- Must be working in print, broadcast, or online journalism.
- Have at least 5 years of professional journalism experience.
- Must be proficient in English and capable of communication in a professional setting.
- Must be committed to producing journalistic content before, during, and after the fellowship.
Required Documents:
- Application Form
- Letter of Interest (explaining why you want to participate)
- Résumé or Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Employer’s Statement of Support
- Two Letters of Recommendation
How to Apply?
- Check Eligibility: Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria for the fellowship.
- Gather Required Documents: Prepare your CV, letter of interest, recommendation letters, and other required documents.
- Complete the Application Form: Access the official application form on the East-West Center website.
- Submit Your Application: Fill out the form and upload your documents before the deadline (April 13, 2025).
- Await Selection Results: Shortlisted candidates will be notified for further evaluation.
Deadline:
April 13th, 2025
