Applications are Open for the South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP)

Name of the Event: South Asia Journalism Fellowship

Date: April - June 2026

Place: University of Westminster, London

Last Date of Application: 7 October 2025

Link to Apply:

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The Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship (SAJP) is funded by the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office. It’s for mid-career journalists from South Asian countries, including Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

Fellows will learn about the ways in which the media plays a part in holding democratic processes to account, including government, the civil service and security, and the broader political system in both South Asia and the UK.

Fellows will gain:

• Specialised training on governance, media ethics, and political reporting focused on South Asia’s unique challenges

• Exposure to UK media practices and policy discussions through seminars, workshops, and visits to leading institutions

• Opportunities to build lasting connections with fellow South Asian journalists and UK media professionals, fostering collaboration beyond the fellowship

Eligibility:

In addition to meeting our standard eligibility criteria, you must-

• Be a citizen of Afghanistan, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, or the Maldives

• Have a postgraduate level qualification (or equivalent professional training or experience in a relevant area) at the time of application

• Have at least seven years’ work experience prior to applying

• Be a mid-career journalist working in the political or economic sectors in one of the above-mentioned countries

  
  

Funding and benefits:

Each fellowship includes-

• Full programme fees

• Living expenses for the duration of the fellowship

• Return economy airfare

  
  

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers.